Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2010 | Glasco, KS | N9388U | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s delay in applying full power to arrest a sink rate at low altitude. |
| Apr 15, 2010 | Princeville, OR | N6928G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to ensure that the parking brake was set prior to hand-starting the engine. |
| Apr 10, 2010 | Galena, ID | N4296U | Minor | substantial | The pilot's encounter with soft, snow-covered terrain while executing a precautionary landing. |
| Apr 07, 2010 | Waterproof, LA | N66262 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to initiate a go-around when encountering the strong gusting winds. |
| Apr 07, 2010 | Cooperstown, NY | N4760X | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during a simulated engine-out demonstration due to carburetor icing. |
| Apr 07, 2010 | Santo Domingo, EC | HC-CHL | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 04, 2010 | Winter Haven, FL | N4655X | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing in gusting winds. |
| Mar 22, 2010 | Lake Alfred, FL | N6589G | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power during the landing approach for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 17, 2010 | Tillamook, OR | N7854F | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat. |
| Mar 07, 2010 | New Bedford, MA | N6603S | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout. |
| Feb 28, 2010 | Waldzell, AU | OE-CFT | Fatal (2) | substantial | This accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. |
| Feb 01, 2010 | St. Augustine, FL | N3995J | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the right wing fuel tank sending unit gasket, which resulted in a forced landin…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the right wing fuel tank sending unit gasket, which resulted in a forced landing. |
| Jan 26, 2010 | Taunton, MA | N5478Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing. |
| Jan 05, 2010 | Brownstown, IL | N10401 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot becoming lost/disoriented in flight. |
| Jan 01, 2010 | Doylestown, PA | N4026J | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Nov 29, 2009 | Hillsboro Beach, FL | N19318 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 09, 2009 | York, PA | N976HB | Serious (1) | — | The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. |
| Nov 08, 2009 | Galion, OH | N66006 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Nov 07, 2009 | Paoli, IN | N22896 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. |
| Oct 10, 2009 | Alexandria, LA | N8642S | Fatal (2) | substantial |
Failure of the wingman to maintain proper separation from the lead airplane during formation maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was lead's abrupt…Failure of the wingman to maintain proper separation from the lead airplane during formation maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was lead's abrupt right bank and both pilots' lack of formation training. |
| Sep 02, 2009 | Rosedale, MI | N6446F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's deteriorated physical…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's deteriorated physical and mental capabilities. |
| Aug 29, 2009 | Abilene, KS | N8312G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique, resulting in an excessive side load on the left landing gear that led to an overload failure of it…The pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique, resulting in an excessive side load on the left landing gear that led to an overload failure of its axle. |
| Aug 22, 2009 | Fairmount, GA | N61022 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a contaminated fuel strainer. |
| Aug 12, 2009 | Talkeetna, AK | N6687S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Aug 12, 2009 | Sussex, NJ | N6676S | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s improper pre-flight planning and take off over gross weight limits. |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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