Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2003 | Rome, GA | N8115F | Incident | substantial | The maintenance personnel failure to secure the throttle linkage during the installation of the carburetor that resulted in the loss of engine power. |
| Feb 01, 2003 | KENAI, AK | N704JB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delayed application of the airplane brakes resulting in an overrun during the landing roll, and subsequent collision with a snowbank. A c…The pilot's delayed application of the airplane brakes resulting in an overrun during the landing roll, and subsequent collision with a snowbank. A contributing factor in the accident was icy runway conditions. |
| Jan 19, 2003 | Crestline, OH | N8555G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the plowed, snow covered field. |
| Jan 12, 2003 | Charleston, MO | N66507 | Incident | substantial | the inadequate flare by the pilot. Factors were the loose trim tab cable for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 11, 2003 | Everglades City, FL | N5629G | Serious (1) | substantial |
The instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during climb after lift off from an aborted landing, resulting in the airplane stalling, entering a spin…The instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during climb after lift off from an aborted landing, resulting in the airplane stalling, entering a spin, and crashing into water at the departure end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's improper monitoring of the dual student and the instructor's failure to abort an attempted go around when directional control was lost. |
| Jan 08, 2003 | Garner, IA | N60834 | Incident | substantial |
The students pilots improper in-flight fuel planning resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the collapse of the nose gear during the forced l…The students pilots improper in-flight fuel planning resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the collapse of the nose gear during the forced landing. Factors were unsuitable landing are encountered by the pilot, the plowed field and the fuel exhaustion. |
| Jan 03, 2003 | Jessup, GA | N6098G | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was unsuitable terrain. |
| Dec 06, 2002 | Arecibo, PR | N11294 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilots failure to follow the normal takeoff checklist (Wing Flaps-Up) and failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff that resulted in an inadvert…The pilots failure to follow the normal takeoff checklist (Wing Flaps-Up) and failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff that resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Dec 03, 2002 | Twentynine Palm, CA | N50346 | Incident | substantial | The improper use of carburetor heat, and the instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Nov 28, 2002 | Powells Point, NC | N10905 | Incident | substantial | a loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing. |
| Nov 12, 2002 | Logan, UT | N7198F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's premature flare and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. A contributing factor was the dusk light conditions. |
| Nov 08, 2002 | ANAHEIM HILLS, CA | N6236T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A contr…the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment by medication. |
| Nov 08, 2002 | New Town, ND | N2995V | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors are the pilot becoming lost/di…The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors are the pilot becoming lost/disoriented and night conditions. |
| Oct 21, 2002 | Kincaid, IL | N7XC | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the terrain during the aerobatic maneuver. A factor to the accident was the pilot being impaired by…The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the terrain during the aerobatic maneuver. A factor to the accident was the pilot being impaired by alcohol. |
| Oct 14, 2002 | Julian, CA | N8735G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 18, 2002 | Dodge Center, MN | N2870S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway. |
| Sep 02, 2002 | DEMING, NM | N8351G | Serious (1) | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. A contributing factor was the weather con…The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. A contributing factor was the weather conducive to carburetor icing conditions. |
| Aug 29, 2002 | Louisa, VA | N60425 | Serious (1) | substantial | A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Aug 15, 2002 | Brunswick, GA | N5603G | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's de…the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff in an over gross weight condition. |
| Aug 13, 2002 | La Belle, FL | N704TJ | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to use carburetor heat while conditions existed that were conductive to carburetor icing. |
| Aug 06, 2002 | Dyersville, IA | N6995S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the be…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the bean field. |
| Aug 05, 2002 | Lakeland, FL | N50347 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing to parking resulting in an on-ground collision with a pole. A related factor was the d…The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing to parking resulting in an on-ground collision with a pole. A related factor was the diverted attention to the lineman. |
| Aug 04, 2002 | Manvel, TX | N10935 | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 01, 2002 | Belleville, IL | N8137S | Incident | substantial | Directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. |
| Jul 28, 2002 | Senoia, GA | N6486S | Incident | substantial |
The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow published procedures for the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine…The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow published procedures for the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice formation, and subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing. |