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 27, 2018 | Union, IL | N19366 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s medical impairment at the time of the accident, which resulted in a collision with power lines off the end of the runway. |
| Aug 01, 2017 | Bullard, TX | N8879S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed during the soft-field takeoff, which …The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed during the soft-field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall. |
| Oct 16, 2016 | Stockbridge, GA | N7948F | Serious (2) | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a…A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Aug 31, 2016 | Upham, ND | N18601 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain a proper aimpoint during landing due to reduced visibility from the setting sun. |
| May 01, 2016 | Ponca City, OK | N8619G | Serious (1) | substantial | Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the elevator bolt, which resulted in a loss of elevator control during landing. |
| Oct 05, 2015 | Dexter, MO | N3174J | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's impairment due to the ingestion of alcohol, which impaired his decision-making and resulted in his taking off and flying the airplane unti…The pilot's impairment due to the ingestion of alcohol, which impaired his decision-making and resulted in his taking off and flying the airplane until the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 28, 2015 | Port Townsend, WA | N8529G | Serious (2) | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to the mechanic's inadequate tightening of the crankshaft gear retaining bolts during an engine overhaul, which resulted …The loss of engine power due to the mechanic's inadequate tightening of the crankshaft gear retaining bolts during an engine overhaul, which resulted in fatigue failure of the bolts and the crankshaft gear dowel pin that allowed the crankshaft gear to separate from the crankshaft. |
| Sep 26, 2015 | Fort Wayne, IN | N6922F | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 22, 2015 | Dorado, PR | N4057V | Serious (1) | substantial |
A short circuit of unknown origin, which resulted in electrical arcing in the engine compartment and smoke in the cockpit, which necessitated a precau…A short circuit of unknown origin, which resulted in electrical arcing in the engine compartment and smoke in the cockpit, which necessitated a precautionary landing to a field. |
| Feb 14, 2015 | Layton, UT | N827CH | Serious (1) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which did not…The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which did not account for the increased headwind. |
| Jan 25, 2015 | Fernandina Beach, FL | N10616 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s physical impairment due to intense pain, which resulted in his failure to maintain airplane control. |
| Aug 29, 2014 | Creedmoor, NC | N1741Q | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to alcohol ingestion. |
| Mar 18, 2014 | Greenwood, IN | N9432U | Serious (1) | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to ensure that carburetor heat was used while performing maneuvers at reduced power settings in conditions conducive t…The flight instructor's failure to ensure that carburetor heat was used while performing maneuvers at reduced power settings in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Also causal was the flight instructor's failure to secure the engine before landing, which resulted in a sudden increase of engine power and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. |
| Sep 03, 2012 | Toledo, OR | N3700V | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. |
| Apr 22, 2012 | Fairbanks, AK | N7911F | Serious (1) | substantial |
The student pilot did not control the airplane’s pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing…The student pilot did not control the airplane’s pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the pre-takeoff checklist. |
| Apr 07, 2012 | Kent, WA | N6616S | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Feb 17, 2012 | Jasper, GA | N60276 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilots' inadequate preflight inspection that failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Jan 12, 2012 | Denmark, WI | N60676 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of control due to his alcohol impairment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night with a known interior…The pilot’s loss of control due to his alcohol impairment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night with a known interior lighting malfunction. |
| Jan 11, 2012 | Fitchburg, MA | N4041J | Serious (1) | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice and the flight instructor's improper application of carburetor heat. |
| Dec 26, 2011 | Knoxville, TN | N22565 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 28, 2011 | Stockstadt am Main, GE | N6619F | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 2011 | Cavanaugh Bay, ID | N2870S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempt to execute a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempt to execute a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. |
| Jul 26, 2011 | Harbor Beach, MI | N3050X | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of …The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power. |
| Jul 05, 2011 | Ridgeway, VA | N9416U | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's decision to takeoff using a flap setting higher than the manufacturer's recommended setting for takeoff. |
| Apr 12, 2011 | Corona, CA | N11630 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare. |