Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2003 | Angwin, CA | N8515J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's …The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Aug 09, 2003 | Anderson, MO | N6501G | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot becoming lost/disoriented. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight pl…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot becoming lost/disoriented. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision. |
| Aug 02, 2003 | Pine Bluff, AR | N6791G | Incident | substantial |
Inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the cross country flight. A factor associated with the accident was the rough …Inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the cross country flight. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing. |
| Jul 12, 2003 | Dyer, NV | N22897 | Minor | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jul 08, 2003 | Schaumburg, IL | N10257 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot not maintaining airplane control and the inadvertent stall he encountered during initial climb. |
| Jun 26, 2003 | Williamson, NY | N8517G | Incident | substantial | The failure of a rocker arm shaft boss, which resulted in a partial loss of power and subsequent forced landing. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. |
| Jun 23, 2003 | Mount Holly, NJ | N18146 | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 12, 2003 | Pittsfield, ME | N6566S | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The inadvertent resumption of power during a forced landing that resulted in a subsequent spin. Factors related to the accident were the CFI's delaye…The inadvertent resumption of power during a forced landing that resulted in a subsequent spin. Factors related to the accident were the CFI's delayed remedial action, the loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel, an obstructed fuel screen, and the inadequate annual inspection performed by maintenance personnel. |
| Jun 08, 2003 | Culpeper, VA | N92WA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during takeoff. |
| Jun 05, 2003 | Londonderry, VT | N704TG | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilots inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a safe altitude above the rising terrain. Factors…The pilots inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a safe altitude above the rising terrain. Factors related to the accident were the low ceilings and rising terrain. |
| May 31, 2003 | Dillon, MT | N4424U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, and his inadequate remedial actions during his attempt to realign the air…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, and his inadequate remedial actions during his attempt to realign the aircraft with the runway. Factors include a crosswind, and the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel-equipped aircraft. |
| May 20, 2003 | Temple, TX | N6520G | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the fo…The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| May 18, 2003 | Freeport, IL | N2842V | Minor | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. |
| May 15, 2003 | Cedar Springs, MI | N1528Q | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate glidepath and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor to the accident was the semi-trailer. |
| May 13, 2003 | Morris, AL | N2970S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a ground collision with terrain, and subsequent collapse of…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a ground collision with terrain, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. |
| May 03, 2003 | Montgomery, AL | N2938J | Minor | substantial |
The in-flight collision with birds that resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering f…The in-flight collision with birds that resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering for an emergency landing. |
| Apr 25, 2003 | Trenton, TN | N6621G | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's loss of control in flight and failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with the ground. |
| Apr 23, 2003 | Three Rivers, MI | N8082F | Incident | substantial | The directional control not maintained by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience was a contributing factor. |
| Apr 19, 2003 | Coos Bay, OR | N7057F | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's improper remedial action during takeoff and his failure to maintain airspeed. Contributing factors included the binding of the left brake…The pilot's improper remedial action during takeoff and his failure to maintain airspeed. Contributing factors included the binding of the left brake and the trees. |
| Mar 26, 2003 | Medina, OH | N3964J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to follow published procedures while starting the engine, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. |
| Mar 15, 2003 | Hope, AR | N493RA | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 09, 2003 | Sherman, TX | N6066G | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for …The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 08, 2003 | Pearland, TX | N8994U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention to the banner staging area, and the ditch. |
| Mar 03, 2003 | Gateway, CO | N714NF | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the snow-covered runway. |
| Feb 25, 2003 | Williamson, NY | N51126 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. A factor was the snow-covered runway. |