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 03, 1994 | WAXHAW, NC | N60182 | Incident | destroyed |
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A STUCK, AND WORN, EXHAUST VALVE, AND THE INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. A FACTOR W…A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A STUCK, AND WORN, EXHAUST VALVE, AND THE INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. A FACTOR WAS THE TREES AT THE FORCED LANDING AREA. |
| Jul 31, 1994 | SILVER CITY, NM | N5580G | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL AND THE RESULTANT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL AND THE RESULTANT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Jul 23, 1994 | OWASSO, OK | N704EH | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. |
| Jul 23, 1994 | MELOZZI HOT SPS, AK | N3947U | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S PREMATURE LIFT OFF BELOW THE STALL SPEED OF THE AIRPLANE. |
| Jul 17, 1994 | ALTON, IL | N3639V | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor associated with the accident is the student pilot's misjudged landing flare. |
| Jul 12, 1994 | COATSVILLE, PA | N60426 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor hear. A factor was carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain. |
| Jul 08, 1994 | ANDOVER, MN | N9284U | Incident | substantial |
the flight instructor's improper procedures and directives by electing to pull the mixture control to the 'off' position during simulated emergency pr…the flight instructor's improper procedures and directives by electing to pull the mixture control to the 'off' position during simulated emergency procedures. A factor associated with the accident is the existence of weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing. |
| Jul 03, 1994 | WASECA, MN | N63277 | Incident | substantial |
inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors related to the accident were a poorly planned force…inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors related to the accident were a poorly planned forced landing approach and high vegetation. |
| Jun 24, 1994 | SWANTON, VT | N714CX | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jun 21, 1994 | HUBBARD, OR | N19297 | Incident | substantial | DELAYED IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. |
| May 31, 1994 | SUGARLOAF KEY, FL | N50021 | Incident | substantial | THE IMPROPER FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. |
| May 30, 1994 | CONCORDIA, KS | N66262 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot-in-command's misjudging of the altitude of the airplane and his diversion of attention during the landing. A factor was the improper use of…the pilot-in-command's misjudging of the altitude of the airplane and his diversion of attention during the landing. A factor was the improper use of the throttle by the pilot-in-command. |
| May 27, 1994 | LANCASTER, CA | N63105 | Incident | substantial |
the flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering at minimum controllable airspeed. A factor in the accident …the flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering at minimum controllable airspeed. A factor in the accident was the instructor's selection of an inadequate above ground altitude to begin the maneuver. |
| May 22, 1994 | JASONVILLE, IN | N6039G | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of an inadequate aircraft preflight inspection. |
| May 17, 1994 | SPRING, TX | N150CL | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF FROM THE TOUCH AND GO LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE INADVERTENT PORPOISE …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF FROM THE TOUCH AND GO LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE INADVERTENT PORPOISE AND THE SOFT TERRAIN. |
| May 14, 1994 | DEL RIO, TX | N51150 | Incident | substantial |
FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WA…FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR. |
| May 12, 1994 | CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI | N6872F | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power due to a binding carburetor heat door. |
| May 02, 1994 | CHEHALIS, WA | N150S | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: CROSSWIND. |
| Apr 30, 1994 | FARMINGDALE, NJ | N1561Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. |
| Apr 23, 1994 | WASHINGTON CROS, NJ | N6101K | Incident | substantial | the pilot-in-command's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Apr 20, 1994 | ANGOLA, IN | N7044X | Incident | substantial | the on ground collision of the airplane with a deer. A factor was the dark night. |
| Apr 17, 1994 | MOUNT VERNON, OH | N22601 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground. Factors were transmission wi…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground. Factors were transmission wires and the pilot's inadequate inflight decision. |
| Apr 17, 1994 | FREDRICKTOWN, MO | N51175 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind. |
| Apr 11, 1994 | HAZEL GREEN, AL | N11560 | Incident | substantial |
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHEN THE FRACTURED PIECE OF THE ROCKER BOSS INTERRUPTED THE NORMAL OPERATION OF A MOVABLE COMPONENT UNDER THE VALVE COVER. A …THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHEN THE FRACTURED PIECE OF THE ROCKER BOSS INTERRUPTED THE NORMAL OPERATION OF A MOVABLE COMPONENT UNDER THE VALVE COVER. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN IN THE LANDING AREA. |
| Mar 19, 1994 | STEAMBOAT SPRGS, CO | N233DB | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF TOO LOW AN ALTITUDE IN HIGH MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. |