Cessna 150 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

3241

All Events

1860

Incidents

590

Minor

351

Serious

427

Fatal (611 fatalities)

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.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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