Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2001 | CANTWELL, AK | N8401J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and subsequent nose over during the landing flare. Factors in the accident were soft, snow-co…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and subsequent nose over during the landing flare. Factors in the accident were soft, snow-covered terrain on the runway. |
| Apr 12, 2001 | Iowa Park, TX | N19045 | Incident | substantial | fuel exhaustion during takeoff due to the pilot's failure to refuel. |
| Apr 07, 2001 | Slanesville, WV | N974CA | Minor | substantial |
a loose mixture control cable housing which resulted in an intermittent running engine, and the pilot's subsequent decision to perform a precautionary…a loose mixture control cable housing which resulted in an intermittent running engine, and the pilot's subsequent decision to perform a precautionary landing. A factor was the soft terrain. |
| Mar 31, 2001 | Wintergreen, VA | N5433Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into deteriorating weather. |
| Mar 31, 2001 | Fortuna, CA | N60051 | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power in cruise flight for undetermined reasons and subsequent forced landing in water. |
| Mar 21, 2001 | San Diego, CA | N733JG | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's poor inflight planning/judgement to continue a flight into IFR conditions and not divert to an airport operating under VFR conditi…The student pilot's poor inflight planning/judgement to continue a flight into IFR conditions and not divert to an airport operating under VFR conditions. Factors were the pilot's misunderstanding of his flight limitations, special VFR, and not obtaining a weather briefing from FSS prior to the flight. |
| Mar 14, 2001 | Huntington, WV | N6584F | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in residual fuel contamination and a subsequent engine failure. Factors included corroded…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in residual fuel contamination and a subsequent engine failure. Factors included corroded fuel filler necks and rain the previous evening. |
| Feb 08, 2001 | Bishop, TX | N5695G | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the low ceiling. |
| Feb 01, 2001 | Concord, NC | N60336 | Minor | substantial | The pilots failure to follow the auxiliary fuel tank procedures, which resulted in the fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. |
| Jan 28, 2001 | Burlington, WI | N22026 | Incident | substantial |
Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons,…Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the end of the runway being snow-covered, and the snowbank. |
| Jan 18, 2001 | La Rose, IL | N6281S | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate airplane preflight and the snow covered terrain. A factor was the fuel exhaustion. |
| Jan 08, 2001 | Meeker, CO | N8067F | Incident | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the instructor to ensure there was sufficient fuel for the flight. Factors were the instructor's inadequate supe…Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the instructor to ensure there was sufficient fuel for the flight. Factors were the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot, and the deep snow-covered terrain. |
| Dec 31, 2000 | Allegan, MI | N63276 | Incident | substantial | The proper glide path not maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the deep snow. |
| Dec 26, 2000 | NEW UNDERWOOD, SD | N63067 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the plowed field. |
| Dec 05, 2000 | PACIFIC CITY, OR | N7800Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Factors include a higher than normal approach speed. |
| Nov 27, 2000 | VALLEY SPRING, TX | N18609 | Serious (1) | substantial | the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion after the pilot became lost during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the dark night condition. |
| Nov 26, 2000 | KATY, TX | N3588J | Fatal (1) | substantial |
the failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout during cruise flight. A contributory factor was the sun glare, which obscured the Cessna 150 p…the failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout during cruise flight. A contributory factor was the sun glare, which obscured the Cessna 150 pilot's visual lookout. |
| Nov 24, 2000 | JEFFERSON CITY, MO | N66633 | Incident | substantial | the student pilots failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the service road and the nose gear collapse. |
| Nov 18, 2000 | MINOT, ND | N562GS | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control on the ground. Factors relating to the accident were the high winds, the slush-covered ta…the student pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control on the ground. Factors relating to the accident were the high winds, the slush-covered taxiway, the snowbank, inadequate preflight planning by the flight instructor, and the instructor pilot's failure to take remedial action. |
| Nov 12, 2000 | MARANA, AZ | N4031U | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improper maintenance adjustment to the float valve retractor clip of the carburetor. …The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improper maintenance adjustment to the float valve retractor clip of the carburetor. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and high vegetation. |
| Oct 28, 2000 | SUNNYSLOPE, WA | N7886Z | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision not to deviate to an alternate airport for fuel after encountering strong headwinds, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors contr…The pilot's decision not to deviate to an alternate airport for fuel after encountering strong headwinds, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to the accident were the unfavorable winds and the sign impacted during the forced landing rollout. |
| Oct 27, 2000 | MISSING, FL | N11214 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | undetermined. |
| Oct 26, 2000 | ROCKPORT, TX | N6968G | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ensuing forced la…the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ensuing forced landing. |
| Oct 21, 2000 | Leesburg, FL | N11938 | Incident | minor |
The failure of the pilot of N331DM to maintain a proper visual lookout and ensure adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with N11938. A fac…The failure of the pilot of N331DM to maintain a proper visual lookout and ensure adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with N11938. A factor in the accident was the failure of each pilot to communicate with the other. |
| Oct 14, 2000 | HOMER, GA | N18130 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. |