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 10, 2000 | SPANISH FORK, UT | N50812 | Minor | destroyed | The pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft directional control. |
| Jul 08, 2000 | MONTROSE, CO | N4723 | Serious (2) | substantial | An inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were high density altitude, weight and balance exceeded, and pilot fatigue. |
| Jul 07, 2000 | FREEMONT, DE | N8362M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance and delayed power application while attempting to release a banner from the airplane. |
| Jul 03, 2000 | NAMPA, ID | N6875G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper use of the mixture control. |
| Jun 29, 2000 | GRIFFITH, IN | N11527 | Incident | substantial | the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the building during taxi. |
| Jun 21, 2000 | EL MONTE, CA | N704QJ | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel of the exhaust system that resulted in an eroded muffler that allowed hot gases t…The inadequate maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel of the exhaust system that resulted in an eroded muffler that allowed hot gases to impinge on magneto wiring and resulted in loss of engine power. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site. |
| Jun 11, 2000 | BETHALTO, IL | N66081 | Incident | destroyed |
the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to fly past the Vandalia airport onto Saint Louis Regional and the fuel exhaustion. A factor was the dit…the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to fly past the Vandalia airport onto Saint Louis Regional and the fuel exhaustion. A factor was the ditch. |
| Jun 08, 2000 | OXFORD, MS | N3711J | Fatal (2) | substantial | The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout. |
| May 27, 2000 | MILLEDGEVILLE, GA | N330JC | Serious (1) | substantial |
The operation of the airplane by the pilot-in-command in an over gross weight condition, the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) after take…The operation of the airplane by the pilot-in-command in an over gross weight condition, the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) after takeoff, and the intentional stalling of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his attempting to bank while flying close to stall airspeed. |
| May 25, 2000 | SEATTLE, WA | N60825 | Incident | — |
The failure of the B-767 flight crew to ensure their aircraft's jet blast was not a hazard to the Cessna. A factor for the Cessna was the B-767 movin…The failure of the B-767 flight crew to ensure their aircraft's jet blast was not a hazard to the Cessna. A factor for the Cessna was the B-767 moving on the taxiway. A factor for the B-767 was the Cessna standing in the runup area. A factor for both aircraft was congested/confined taxiway conditions. |
| May 18, 2000 | MIDDLETON, ID | N3054S | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 26, 2000 | WAYNESVILLE, OH | N4182U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight, and the water that remained in the fuel system after the preflight. |
| Apr 23, 2000 | LANCASTER, OH | N66430 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane over the maximum gros…The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane over the maximum gross weight and his improper landing flare. |
| Apr 22, 2000 | WAYCROSS, GA | N60763 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculation that resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent …The student pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculation that resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with a utility pole. |
| Apr 19, 2000 | EPPING ESSEX, RS | GINGR | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 14, 2000 | CHICKALOON, AK | N6446K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were an open service door, and snow-covered terrain. |
| Apr 13, 2000 | LOPEZ ISLAND, WA | N50039 | Incident | substantial |
Proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot. Factors include excessive speed at touchdown, a wet runway, a fence, and the pilot's inadvertent fl…Proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot. Factors include excessive speed at touchdown, a wet runway, a fence, and the pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC. |
| Apr 12, 2000 | AUBURN, WA | N9301U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow aircraft operating procedures by not raising the flaps during the go-around maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilo…The pilot's failure to follow aircraft operating procedures by not raising the flaps during the go-around maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to adhere to the balked landing checklist (FLAPS to 20) resulting in degraded climb performance, and the power lines in his flight path. |
| Apr 08, 2000 | LEESBURG, FL | N45618 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects during the final approach. A factor was downdraft on final approach. |
| Apr 02, 2000 | SKWENTNA, AK | N704GK | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's disorientation, landing at the wrong airpo…The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's disorientation, landing at the wrong airport, flat lighting conditions, and his delay in initiating a go-around. |
| Mar 11, 2000 | DAVIS, OK | N8435M | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the student pilot becoming lost/disoriented. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 07, 2000 | REEDLEY, CA | N6194T | Incident | substantial | A loose seat latch which permitted the seat to move aft to a position where the pilot could no longer reach the controls. |
| Feb 28, 2000 | BROOKSVILLE, FL | N717NC | Serious (1) | substantial |
Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons on appr oach for landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a dirt bank, separation of the m…Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons on appr oach for landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a dirt bank, separation of the main landing gear, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions. |
| Feb 28, 2000 | DANDRIDGE, TN | N6753S | Serious (1) | substantial |
the student pilot's improper preflight that resulted in his operating an aircraft with contaminated fuel that resulted in a loss of engine power and a…the student pilot's improper preflight that resulted in his operating an aircraft with contaminated fuel that resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in the trees and damage to the aircraft. Contributing to the accident were the student's continued flight with known engine problems and his not performing a precautionary landing. |
| Feb 27, 2000 | MARSHALL, MO | N462Q | Incident | substantial |
the go-around not performed, the improper flare, and recovery from a bounced landing not performed by the pilot. The crosswind was a contributing fac…the go-around not performed, the improper flare, and recovery from a bounced landing not performed by the pilot. The crosswind was a contributing factor. |