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 24, 1999 | ORMOND BEACH, FL | N19222 | Serious (2) | substantial | a loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve which resulted in a forced landing, the subsequent impact with the ground, and nose over. |
| Jul 23, 1999 | UDALL, KS | N6726G | Minor | substantial |
the failure of maintenance personnel to properly safety the aileron control cable during installation, the disconnected aileron control cable, and the…the failure of maintenance personnel to properly safety the aileron control cable during installation, the disconnected aileron control cable, and the unavailability of aileron control to the pilot. |
| Jul 20, 1999 | HUNTINGTON BCH, CA | N60169 | Incident | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board to complete the flight. The pilot's basic lack of knowledge of t…Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board to complete the flight. The pilot's basic lack of knowledge of the airplane's fuel capacity was a factor. |
| Jul 20, 1999 | ASHEBORO, NC | N704ET | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees. |
| Jul 18, 1999 | BEAUMONT, TX | N150WM | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's excessive rate of descent resulting in the hard landing and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 17, 1999 | GLENNS FERRY, ID | N704AX | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted takeoff. A related factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience. |
| Jul 15, 1999 | GRANVILLE, NY | N50079 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's not maintaining a proper glidepath during the visual approach to the runway. |
| Jul 11, 1999 | HUBBARD LAKE, MI | N7983E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control after executing the low pass and steep nose up climb. |
| Jul 07, 1999 | POCAHONTAS, AR | N7660U | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the carburetor heat control cable which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb. A factor was the lack…The failure of the carburetor heat control cable which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jul 06, 1999 | WOODSTOCK, VA | N22600 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately calculate required fuel for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Jul 05, 1999 | LYONS, KS | N45078 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel management leading to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 04, 1999 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N7911F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Jun 30, 1999 | HONOLULU, HI | N63614 | Incident | substantial |
The airplane's encounter with turbulent air from the rotor wash of a large military helicopter, which resulted from the instructor's decision to conti…The airplane's encounter with turbulent air from the rotor wash of a large military helicopter, which resulted from the instructor's decision to continue the approach while the helicopter was on the runway. |
| Jun 26, 1999 | HESPERIA, CA | N6171G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged landing flare point and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, resulting in a stall and hard landing. |
| Jun 25, 1999 | FORT SCOTT, KS | N2263J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition. |
| Jun 15, 1999 | BELLINGHAM, WA | N9349U | Incident | substantial | Compensation for wind conditions was inadequate. Gusting wind conditions was a factor. |
| Jun 07, 1999 | ST. AUGUSTINE, FL | N704KK | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind. |
| Jun 05, 1999 | RIMROCK, AZ | N2675J | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and to maintain airspeed during the aborted landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A fa…The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and to maintain airspeed during the aborted landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's failure to adjust the flaps for the attempted aborted landing in accordance with the owner's manual. |
| Jun 04, 1999 | LA FAYETTE, GA | N3773V | Minor | substantial | The improper flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision by the pilot in command. |
| May 26, 1999 | PASO ROBLES, CA | N1371Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the resulting intentional off-airport landing. Inadequate recurrent training and recent flight e…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the resulting intentional off-airport landing. Inadequate recurrent training and recent flight experience were factors in this accident. |
| May 20, 1999 | ALDERPOINT, CA | N51096 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing turbulent, gusty wind conditions during the approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's delay…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing turbulent, gusty wind conditions during the approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed go-around maneuver, the gusty and turbulent winds, and the tree. |
| May 20, 1999 | BUHL, ID | N3834V | Incident | substantial | An inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Gusting wind conditions were a factor. |
| May 12, 1999 | LUCERNE VALLEY, CA | N66487 | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and improper fuel consumption calculations. |
| May 08, 1999 | MAYBELL, CO | N6128K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent stall while maneuvering. Factors were the wind gusts weather conditions, and the high density altitude weather conditions. |
| May 07, 1999 | DETROIT, OR | N3381J | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, eventually resulting in a non-mechanical loss of engine …The pilot's inadvertent visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, eventually resulting in a non-mechanical loss of engine power. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation; a snowstorm with icing conditions; the pilot becoming lost; and mountainous terrain. |