Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2008 | Idabell, OK | N554SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident are high and gusting winds. |
| Mar 13, 2008 | Middlesboro, KY | N6651F | Serious (1) | substantial | The mechanic's improper maintenance installation of the No. 1 cylinder rocker arms which led to oil starvation and a loss of engine power. |
| Feb 16, 2008 | Viroqua, WI | N10RH | Incident | substantial | The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing and the ground loop the pilot encountered. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Jan 28, 2008 | Dawson, GA | N51367 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll out. |
| Jan 10, 2008 | Sarasota, FL | N2490J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight and in-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Nov 18, 2007 | Muskogee, OK | N45137 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
| Nov 09, 2007 | Palmer, AK | N11764 | Serious (2) | substantial | The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student, and his delayed go-around. Contributing to the accident was dark night conditions. |
| Oct 20, 2007 | Flora, MS | N6157G | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Oct 14, 2007 | Hillsboro, OR | N45720 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged and delayed landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway. Contributing factors in the accident we…The pilot's misjudged and delayed landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway. Contributing factors in the accident were the night conditions and the optical illusion created by the narrow runway width and upsloping terrain. |
| Oct 08, 2007 | Palmyra, PA | N6252K | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the CFI's failure to take remedial action. |
| Oct 07, 2007 | Castroville, TX | N11467 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the stall. A fa…Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action. |
| Oct 06, 2007 | Strawberry, AZ | N4570U | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Oct 05, 2007 | Clarksville, AR | N22899 | Minor | substantial |
Failure of the flight instructor to identify the lack of airplane performance in a timely manner and to reject the takeoff. An additional cause was t…Failure of the flight instructor to identify the lack of airplane performance in a timely manner and to reject the takeoff. An additional cause was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the presence of the power lines off the end of the runway. |
| Sep 23, 2007 | Woodland, WA | N19298 | Incident | substantial | a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions. |
| Sep 02, 2007 | Hazleton, PA | N60867 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. |
| Aug 25, 2007 | Kenai, AK | N2981S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive flap setting during takeoff. |
| Aug 16, 2007 | Keystone Height, FL | N11449 | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's excessive retraction of flaps and failure to attain an adequate airspeed during a go-around that led to a stall/mush. |
| Jul 28, 2007 | Cook, MN | N22198 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to the stall/mush encountered during takeoff and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected during the force…The pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to the stall/mush encountered during takeoff and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected during the forced landing. Factors were the vehicle encountered during the forced landing and the ditch the pilot steered the plane towards. |
| Jul 27, 2007 | Cooperstown, NY | N19052 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditio…The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing. |
| Jul 26, 2007 | Campbellton, FL | N1299Y | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Jul 24, 2007 | Hammondsport, NY | N10958 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in flight decision and failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were inadequate…The pilot's inadequate in flight decision and failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were inadequate preflight planning, dark night and poor weather conditions. |
| Jul 20, 2007 | Waldron, MO | N5571G | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around. The cornfield was a factor. |
| Jul 20, 2007 | Woodland, CA | N531M | Minor | substantial |
An in-flight collision with a bird. A factor in the accident was the deteriorated aircraft performance capability due to the increased drag that made…An in-flight collision with a bird. A factor in the accident was the deteriorated aircraft performance capability due to the increased drag that made continued flight impossible. |
| Jul 06, 2007 | Muncie, IN | N7693U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the …The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the premature flare and the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 28, 2007 | Salem, IL | N11419 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted in a forced landing. Additional causes were the certified flight instructor's inadequa…The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted in a forced landing. Additional causes were the certified flight instructor's inadequate preflight supervision. Factors contributing to the accident were the disorientation encountered by the pilot, the deteriorating visibility, and the tree encountered on landing. |