Cessna 150 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

3241

All Events

1860

Incidents

590

Minor

351

Serious

427

Fatal (611 fatalities)

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.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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