Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 1996 | MINNEAPOLIS, KS | N3008J | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land the airplane. A factor relating with the accident was: the large rock, which the airplan…the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land the airplane. A factor relating with the accident was: the large rock, which the airplane contacted. |
| Oct 05, 1996 | SUNBURY, PA | N6741S | Incident | substantial |
failure of the cluster gear attaching bolts (of which one failed from fatigue), resulting in a disconnect of the gear and loss of engine power. An ob…failure of the cluster gear attaching bolts (of which one failed from fatigue), resulting in a disconnect of the gear and loss of engine power. An obstruction (rock) in the emergency landing area was a related factor. |
| Sep 14, 1996 | WONDER LAKE, IL | N1381Q | Incident | substantial | a blocked exhaust pipe as a result of an inadequate weld repair to the muffler. |
| Sep 09, 1996 | WILLOW, AK | N7909Z | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors associated with the accident are the soft terrain and brush in the airstrip overrun area…The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors associated with the accident are the soft terrain and brush in the airstrip overrun area. |
| Sep 06, 1996 | HOPE, ME | N6632G | Incident | substantial |
inadequate preflight, by not refueling the airplane during an en route stop, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forc…inadequate preflight, by not refueling the airplane during an en route stop, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing. |
| Sep 05, 1996 | BOULDER, CO | N704QR | Incident | substantial |
an improper flare by the student pilot, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the student pilot's …an improper flare by the student pilot, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the student pilot's lack of experience in the type (model) of aircraft. |
| Aug 16, 1996 | FORT COLLINS, CO | N6935S | Incident | substantial | improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing, and subsequent overload failure of the nosewheel axle and nose gear. |
| Aug 16, 1996 | PLANT CITY, FL | N7053F | Incident | substantial |
a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent nose over. A factor in this accident was an inadequat…a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent nose over. A factor in this accident was an inadequate aircraft pre-flight |
| Aug 15, 1996 | PATERSON, WA | N3882V | Incident | substantial |
failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a landing, which resulted in an uncontrolled ground loop/swerve. …failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a landing, which resulted in an uncontrolled ground loop/swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and soft terrain beside the runway. |
| Aug 14, 1996 | COLUMBIA, MO | N10645 | Incident | substantial |
the improper recovery from a bounced landing by the pilot in command. Factors were the gusty wind conditions, and the failure of the pilot to maintai…the improper recovery from a bounced landing by the pilot in command. Factors were the gusty wind conditions, and the failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control. |
| Aug 14, 1996 | OLATHE, KS | N61094 | Incident | substantial | improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. |
| Aug 08, 1996 | PLATTSMOUTH, NE | N3510L | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent nose over of the airplane. |
| Aug 02, 1996 | WISCONSIN RAPID, WI | N3238X | Incident | substantial | fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision and inadequate fuel management. |
| Jul 28, 1996 | KNIGHTDALE, NC | N704WM | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing by applying power and slight nose up elevator input. |
| Jul 25, 1996 | DUBUQUE, IA | N6106K | Incident | substantial |
inadequate airspeed and the student pilot's failure to perform a recovery from the bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the cro…inadequate airspeed and the student pilot's failure to perform a recovery from the bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the student's over compensation for the crosswind. |
| Jul 23, 1996 | BREWTON, AL | N4223U | Incident | substantial | a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 12, 1996 | PARKER, SD | N50104 | Incident | destroyed | engine compartment fire from accumulated fuel in the carburetor, and failure of the pilot to follow the emergency checklist procedure. |
| Jul 08, 1996 | PUYALLUP, WA | N8310J | Incident | substantial | improper flare by the pilot during a touch-and-go landing. |
| Jun 19, 1996 | SANFORD, FL | N11532 | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent nose over. |
| Jun 17, 1996 | KNIGHTDALE, NC | N47ES | Incident | substantial |
failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure proper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subs…failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure proper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subsequent emergency landing. |
| Jun 12, 1996 | ANGELS CAMP, CA | N22474 | Incident | substantial |
The attempt by the pilot to operate the aircraft with a float known to be leaking. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the operation of fl…The attempt by the pilot to operate the aircraft with a float known to be leaking. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the operation of float equipped aircraft. |
| Jun 09, 1996 | RED WING, MN | N9132U | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply. A factor relating to the accident was: soft te…the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply. A factor relating to the accident was: soft terrain in the emergency landing area. |
| May 25, 1996 | MATAWAN, NJ | N10439 | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. The gusty wind condtion was a related factor. |
| May 18, 1996 | MCGREGOR, MN | N3750V | Incident | substantial | the nose gear collapsed when it hit a soft spot in the runway. |
| May 11, 1996 | SPRINGDALE, AR | N704RS | Incident | substantial |
the flight instructor's improper (unapproved) procedure of using the mixture control to simulate an engine failure. A factor relating to the accident…the flight instructor's improper (unapproved) procedure of using the mixture control to simulate an engine failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |