Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2001 | Blackfoot, ID | N10RH | Incident | substantial | Pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. |
| Jul 20, 2001 | Lake City, FL | N8374G | Minor | substantial | The pilots failure to maintain clearance during an approach to land, that resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. |
| Jul 03, 2001 | Delano, CA | N6475T | Incident | substantial |
A bent mixture control valve stem shaft in the carburetor which made pilot control of the mixture inoperative resulting in excessive fuel consumption…A bent mixture control valve stem shaft in the carburetor which made pilot control of the mixture inoperative resulting in excessive fuel consumption, and subsequent loss of engine power.. |
| Jun 27, 2001 | Randolph, KS | N5272Q | Incident | substantial |
The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined rea…The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the rough/uneven terrain condition. |
| Jun 26, 2001 | Soldotna, AK | N73CC | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. |
| Jun 22, 2001 | Athboy, EI | G-BAOP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 20, 2001 | Port Townsend, WA | N19218 | Incident | substantial |
An improper decision by the pilot to initiate an evasive maneuver toward the ground at low altitude, resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the ai…An improper decision by the pilot to initiate an evasive maneuver toward the ground at low altitude, resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the aircraft's low altitude. |
| Jun 18, 2001 | Denham Springs, LA | N2898S | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision making, which resulted in the airplane's performance being exceeded during the takeoff initial …the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision making, which resulted in the airplane's performance being exceeded during the takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the rising terrain. |
| Jun 17, 2001 | MUNSTER, IN | N6557G | Incident | substantial |
Engine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Facto…Engine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Factors relating to this accident were the attempted emergency landing after takeoff and the fence. |
| Jun 17, 2001 | Burbank, CA | N3937U | Minor | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering during a banner tow flight due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor was the pilot's improper preflight preparatio…Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering during a banner tow flight due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor was the pilot's improper preflight preparation. |
| Jun 16, 2001 | Manteo, NC | N11912 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collisi…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Jun 14, 2001 | Lincoln, ME | N1525Q | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Jun 14, 2001 | West Mifflin, PA | N61138 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while picking up a banner, and subsequent delay in releasing the banner, resulting in a stall/mush. |
| Jun 10, 2001 | Milltown, WI | N5919T | Minor | substantial |
The stall/mush encountered by the pilot during that takeoff. Factors were the pilot's excessive lowering of the flaps during the takeoff and the tree…The stall/mush encountered by the pilot during that takeoff. Factors were the pilot's excessive lowering of the flaps during the takeoff and the trees. |
| Jun 03, 2001 | Arlington, WA | N546M | Incident | substantial | A fire that originated in the aircraft's carburetor. |
| Jun 03, 2001 | Tulare, CA | N10531 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the crosswind climb that resulted in a stall/spin at low altitude and the airplane's subseq…The student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the crosswind climb that resulted in a stall/spin at low altitude and the airplane's subsequent ground impact. A factor was the student's failure to retract the wing flaps. |
| Jun 01, 2001 | D'Arcy, CA | N3385V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 27, 2001 | Protem, MO | N23033 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The overload of the flap control cable for undetermined reasons resulting in aircraft control not being possible. The trees were a factor. |
| May 25, 2001 | Mariposa, CA | N23474 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to properly refuel the aircraft which resulted in departure with an inadequate quantity of fuel onboard. A factor in the accident…The pilot's failure to properly refuel the aircraft which resulted in departure with an inadequate quantity of fuel onboard. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and planning, which failed to provide an adequate fuel reserve for the flight intended. |
| May 19, 2001 | Pell City, AL | N2808S | Minor | substantial | The pilot's selection of the wrong runway that resulted in an attempted takeoff with a tailwind. |
| May 19, 2001 | Griffin, GA | N5854E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning for the flight that resulted in the fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| May 13, 2001 | Jackson Twp., PA | N7064X | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while manuevering at low level. A factor was the pilot's improper decision to conduct low-level flight. |
| May 12, 2001 | DUNLAP, TN | N3370J | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control in flight. |
| May 09, 2001 | Maryville, TN | N6614S | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in the in-flight collision with a fence during an attempted takeoff from a grass strip. |
| May 05, 2001 | Osceola Mills, PA | N51104 | Minor | substantial | A partial power loss due to a stuck exhaust valve in the # 2 cylinder, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain. |