Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2009 | Lexington, KY | N6433K | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel manangement. |
| Jul 24, 2009 | Washougal, WA | N22278 | Serious (1) | substantial | A loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck exhaust valve. |
| Jul 05, 2009 | South Lake Tahoe, CA | N51172 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning carburetor and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to…A partial loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning carburetor and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude. |
| Jul 05, 2009 | Conway, AR | N1124Y | Serious (1) | substantial | The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 03, 2009 | Bloomington, IL | N8319J | Incident | substantial | The complete loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight. |
| Jun 23, 2009 | Mineola, TX | N2719S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi, and his subsequent failure to maintain control after the inadvertent takeoff, whi…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi, and his subsequent failure to maintain control after the inadvertent takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience. |
| Jun 17, 2009 | Rockwall, TX | N66016 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power due to contamination in the carburetor. Contributing the severity of…The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power due to contamination in the carburetor. Contributing the severity of the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize his shoulder harness. |
| Jun 15, 2009 | Urmantany, RS | RA-0848G | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 13, 2009 | Lawrenceville, VA | N22075 | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Jun 12, 2009 | Nampa, ID | N5504E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| May 30, 2009 | Zebulon, NC | N7614U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. |
| May 21, 2009 | Baton Rouge, LA | N17214 | Minor | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to the instructor pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor ic…The partial loss of engine power due to the instructor pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's decision to attempt a return to the departure airport with degraded engine performance. |
| Apr 27, 2009 | Waycross, GA | N6213G | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach in gusty conditions. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's mis…The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach in gusty conditions. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's misunderstanding of the airspeed indicator. |
| Apr 24, 2009 | Kingston, NY | N2792S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach. |
| Apr 15, 2009 | Madison, MS | N3334J | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and subsequent loss of directional control. |
| Mar 29, 2009 | Brunswick, GA | N1505Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusting crosswinds. |
| Mar 22, 2009 | Madison, IN | N5920T | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's muffler which melted and grounded the ignition P-lead wire. |
| Mar 21, 2009 | Columbia, MS | N4057U | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning. |
| Feb 17, 2009 | Grayslake, IL | N747KA | Incident | — |
The failure of the number 1 cylinder intake valve which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the failure of th…The failure of the number 1 cylinder intake valve which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the failure of the operator to maintain the engine per manufacturer's recommendations. |
| Jan 11, 2009 | Pescadero, CA | N21999 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and preparation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable area for a forced landing. |
| Jan 11, 2009 | Sellersburg, IN | N778ME | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. An additional cau…The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Dec 31, 2008 | Greene, IA | N899CB | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rough, snow-covered terrain. |
| Dec 28, 2008 | Palenstine, TX | N8212F | Serious (2) | substantial | The failure of the pilot to ensure security of the cockpit switches before rotating the propeller. |
| Dec 05, 2008 | Auxvasse, MO | N1521Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper engine recovery procedures after a power-off stall which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot…the pilot's improper engine recovery procedures after a power-off stall which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper off-field landing procedures, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Nov 22, 2008 | Trenton, TX | N8900S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instruct…The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot. |