Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2005 | Eureka, MT | N1387Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include a 10 knot crosswind, with gusts up to 15…The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include a 10 knot crosswind, with gusts up to 15 knots, and a taxiway sign near the point where the aircraft exited the runway. |
| Apr 20, 2005 | Festus, MO | N45522 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing approach. A contributing factor t…The pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing approach. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent flight in close proximity to a severe thunderstorm associated with high velocity/gusting winds and rain. |
| Apr 15, 2005 | Prescott, AZ | N8324G | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. |
| Apr 09, 2005 | Independence, OR | N7771E | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to secure the airplane while starting the engine by hand-propping. |
| Mar 20, 2005 | Tontitown, AR | N6828F | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's falure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind. |
| Mar 19, 2005 | Mitchellville, MD | N11965 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind conditions. |
| Jan 16, 2005 | Pauma Valley, CA | N22562 | Minor | substantial | the loss of engine power due to an undetermined obstruction in the vent system for the fuel tanks and failure of the fuel caps to vent. |
| Jan 10, 2005 | Coleman, TX | N45173 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC which resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributin…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC which resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were fog and the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation. |
| Jan 08, 2005 | Marana, AZ | N51256 | Fatal (1) | substantial | the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate altitude and clearance from obstructions that resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines. |
| Dec 25, 2004 | East Moriches, NY | N7857Z | Minor | substantial |
Several mechanical deficiencies which either independently or collectively resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was…Several mechanical deficiencies which either independently or collectively resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the obstruction in the forced landing area. |
| Dec 08, 2004 | Amado, AZ | N60469 | Minor | substantial | the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the airplane at the intermediate stop, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Nov 24, 2004 | Columbia, IL | N6932S | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the unsuitable field encountered during t…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the unsuitable field encountered during the forced landing, the muddy field, and the dark night. |
| Nov 06, 2004 | Longview, TX | N704KX | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for…The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Oct 21, 2004 | Ashley, ND | N63439 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and his not maintaining aircraft control during cruise flight.…The non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and his not maintaining aircraft control during cruise flight. Factors present were the night condition and low ceilings. |
| Oct 19, 2004 | Denton, TX | N6870G | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to the separation of the accessory drive gear bolts, and the failure of the starter-clutch assembly. A contributing fact…The loss of engine power due to the separation of the accessory drive gear bolts, and the failure of the starter-clutch assembly. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Oct 02, 2004 | Augusta, MT | N3086R | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the in-flight collision with rising terrain. Trees and rising terrain a…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the in-flight collision with rising terrain. Trees and rising terrain are factors in the accident. |
| Sep 30, 2004 | Sevierville, TN | N45667 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in the on ground collision with high vegetation and a …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in the on ground collision with high vegetation and a subsequent nose over. Factors were a foggy windshield and windshield defrost not activated. |
| Sep 30, 2004 | Durand, MI | N45673 | Incident | substantial |
The elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impac…The elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impacted during its emergency landing after takeoff. |
| Sep 17, 2004 | Mountain Home, TX | N11418 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for…The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Sep 10, 2004 | Ancona, IL | N6544F | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot became incapacitated (unconscious) for undetermined reasons which resulted in his inability to maintain altitude. |
| Aug 26, 2004 | Richland, WA | N6141G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Wind gusts, inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an airport marker sign …The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Wind gusts, inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an airport marker sign were factors. |
| Aug 22, 2004 | Golden, MO | N23316 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance. A factor was the tires positioned at the end of the runway. |
| Aug 19, 2004 | Angela, MT | N17062 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot due…The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot due to an elevated blood alcohol level. |
| Aug 07, 2004 | Marlboro, MA | N6159T | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to a stuck cylinder exhaust valve. Factors were the tailwind and a jammed engine cylinder exhaust valve. |
| Aug 01, 2004 | Mazama, WA | N7815Z | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the weather conditions and his failure to maintain the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a collision wi…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the weather conditions and his failure to maintain the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a collision with trees during an emergency landing. Contributing factors were the unfavorable wind and high density altitude weather conditions. |