Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2010 | Fayetteville, WV | N7922E | Serious (2) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto system’s distributor gear as a result of the improper maintenance of the magnetos by mai…A loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto system’s distributor gear as a result of the improper maintenance of the magnetos by maintenance personnel. |
| Apr 07, 2010 | Santo Domingo, EC | HC-CHL | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 09, 2009 | York, PA | N976HB | Serious (1) | — | The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. |
| Aug 12, 2009 | Sussex, NJ | N6676S | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s improper pre-flight planning and take off over gross weight limits. |
| 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 | Conway, AR | N1124Y | Serious (1) | substantial | The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Oct 07, 2008 | Iowa City, IA | N533JR | Serious (1) | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was on-board prior to flight. |
| Jul 08, 2008 | Kalispell, MT | N8647G | Serious (2) | destroyed |
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel system contamination by a foreign substance. Contributing to the accident was the unev…A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel system contamination by a foreign substance. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain. |
| May 12, 2008 | Palestine, IL | N66381 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct a low-power spiraling descent ope…The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct a low-power spiraling descent operation during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and the weather that was conducive to carburetor icing. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Mar 25, 2007 | Austin, IN | N66673 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to abort the takeoff. Contributing factors were a tailwind and a short runway. |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Smyrna, DE | N6970S | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the nighttime lighting c…The pilot's misjudged fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the nighttime lighting conditions. |
| Feb 24, 2006 | Rockford, OH | N6366S | Serious (2) | substantial |
The fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot-in-command. Additional causes were the inadequately planned app…The fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot-in-command. Additional causes were the inadequately planned approach and improper emergency procedure by the pilot-in-command. |
| Feb 18, 2006 | Fruitland Park, FL | N5262Q | Serious (2) | substantial | The fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. |
| Feb 16, 2006 | White Salmon, WA | N5611E | Serious (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. Contributing factors were the inadequate pr…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. Contributing factors were the inadequate preflight by the pilot, and the airplane's fuel contamination by water. |
| Aug 09, 2005 | Mountain View, MO | N4080J | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb after takeoff. |
| Jun 16, 2005 | Marcelles, MI | N9327U | Serious (1) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the CFI's inadequate supervision and inadequate planning/decision. The student p…The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the CFI's inadequate supervision and inadequate planning/decision. The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning was a contributing factor. |
| May 21, 2005 | Mt. Pleasant, MI | N66427 | Serious | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged distance/speed which led to an overrun and collision with a vehicle. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's d…The pilot's misjudged distance/speed which led to an overrun and collision with a vehicle. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action in executing a go-around. |
| May 08, 2005 | Buffalo Grove, IL | N11239 | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach, inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the certified flight instruction (CFI), an…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach, inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the certified flight instruction (CFI), and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the CFI during the forced landing. An additional cause was the improper training of the CFI by the company. Contributing factors were the lack of familiarity with the airplane by the CFI and the night light conditions. |
| 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. |
| 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. |