Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2023 | Gilford, NH | N6312G | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of control during visual flight rules flight in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributin…The pilot’s loss of control during visual flight rules flight in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s motivation to depart on the flight despite being made aware that conditions might be unsafe and his continuation of the flight as weather conditions deteriorated. |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Montrose, CO | N5460Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting quartering headwind. |
| Sep 17, 2023 | South Saint Paul, MN | N6398G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the acc…The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper seat position. |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Cross Keys, NJ | N2880S | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the banner pickup, which resulted in a low altitude aerodynamic stall/spin. |
| Sep 06, 2023 | Huntsville, TX | N6059G | Fatal (2) | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by a fuel system blockage, and the flight instructor’s subsequent failure to maintain ade…A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by a fuel system blockage, and the flight instructor’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed after the loss of engine power, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. |
| Sep 04, 2023 | Marble Canyon, AZ | N9328U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of airplane control after an encounter with windshear during takeoff which resulted in collision with terrain. |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Ad. Alto Paraná, El Dorado, OF | LV-CLJ | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Pink Hill, NC | N8474J | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground s…The pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway. |
| Aug 20, 2023 | New Haven, IN | N4150U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with corn stalks, and subsequent nose over. |
| Aug 07, 2023 | Caddo Mills, TX | N5610E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s loss of airplane control during an attempted forced landing following a loss of engine power. |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Sherman, TX | N6837F | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Dune City, OR | N66165 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Alexandria, OF | C-GFFG | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 23, 2023 | Houston, TX | N17043 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The student pilot’s loss of airplane control in dark night conditions. |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Chelan, WA | N300SS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over. |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Elberton, GA | N16071 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to take off with a known engine issue, which resulted in a partial loss of power on the initial climb due to the No. 1 cylinder’s…The pilot’s decision to take off with a known engine issue, which resulted in a partial loss of power on the initial climb due to the No. 1 cylinder’s exhaust valve becoming stuck. Contributing to the outcome, was the pilot’s delay in aborting the takeoff. |
| Jul 09, 2023 | Cayo District, BH | N8473U | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Gualeguay, Entre Rios, AR | LV-JQA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 07, 2023 | Wishram, WA | N7155F | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. |
| May 18, 2023 | Genoa, IL | N6840F | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around. |
| May 08, 2023 | Hernando, FL | N150VL | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during takeoff at night. |
| Apr 22, 2023 | Buffalo, IA | N60860 | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident were the unreliab…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident were the unreliable fuel quantity gauges and the improperly adjusted mixture control, which increased the fuel consumption above that anticipated by the owner’s manual. |
| Apr 21, 2023 | St-Rémi-de-Laprairie, OF | C-FWGF | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Mattituck, NY | N50133 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion. |
| Mar 18, 2023 | Porto Nacional, TO, BR | PT-DGH | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |