Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 02, 1999 | BONNER SPRINGS, KS | N11143 | Serious (2) | substantial |
the pilot's failure to obtain sufficient altitude during the aborted landing to clear obstacles at the end of the field. Factors associated with the …the pilot's failure to obtain sufficient altitude during the aborted landing to clear obstacles at the end of the field. Factors associated with the accident were poor preflight planning/preparation, the tailwind, the telephone pole, and the trees. |
| May 02, 1999 | CHATTANOOGA, TN | N704RB | Minor | substantial | The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the flare/touchdown. |
| May 01, 1999 | SENECA, SC | N50943 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with trees. |
| Apr 28, 1999 | WATERTOWN, NY | N8426J | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot-in-command misjudged altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with utility wires at the approach end of the airstrip. A factor wa…The pilot-in-command misjudged altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with utility wires at the approach end of the airstrip. A factor was the pilot's failure to wear his corrective lenses. |
| Apr 22, 1999 | GORMAN, CA | N3403J | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions beneath a low ceiling in mountainous terrain. |
| Apr 22, 1999 | VANCOUVER, WA | N3510J | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain clearance from the pilot's stationary aircraft. |
| Apr 20, 1999 | S. ROCKLEDGE, FL | N66560 | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions and the subse…A total loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions and the subsequent emergency landing to unsuitable terrain and collision with a tree. |
| Apr 18, 1999 | YUBA CITY, CA | N22710 | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of a cylinder's exhaust valve. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain at the fo…A total loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of a cylinder's exhaust valve. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain at the forced landing site. The reason for the fatigue could not be determined. |
| Mar 31, 1999 | LEONARDTOWN, MD | N8524J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind landing. |
| Mar 29, 1999 | PEMBROKE PINES, FL | N60476 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate in-flight/planning decision and his mismanagement of the fuel supply. |
| Mar 16, 1999 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N8620S | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Feb 20, 1999 | HILLSBORO, OR | N16058 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A related factor was the crosswind condition. |
| Feb 14, 1999 | BATON ROUGE, LA | N6405K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach airspeed which resulted in a excessive descent rate and hard landing and the pilot's failure to r…The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach airspeed which resulted in a excessive descent rate and hard landing and the pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience. |
| Feb 06, 1999 | HILLMAN, MI | N3332J | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudging crosswinds during landing roll. Factors were crosswinds and a snow and ice covered runway, and the snowbank. |
| Feb 06, 1999 | MARIPOSA, CA | N50878 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's premature descent into terrain during a dark nighttime approach. Also causal was his physiological impairment due to alcohol. A contribu…The pilot's premature descent into terrain during a dark nighttime approach. Also causal was his physiological impairment due to alcohol. A contributing factor was his psychological condition. |
| Feb 06, 1999 | BURNT CHIMNEY, VA | N19186 | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's decision to land on a short runway with a strong tailwind, and his failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. |
| Feb 03, 1999 | PAXTON, IL | N704BF | Minor | substantial |
the inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command and the exhaustion of usable fuel. Factors were the tailwind landing condition and the roug…the inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command and the exhaustion of usable fuel. Factors were the tailwind landing condition and the rough terrain at the landing site. |
| Jan 25, 1999 | NEMO, TX | N152PA | Serious (1) | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the obstructed fuel vent line and fuel cap vent. |
| Jan 20, 1999 | MIDDLETON, WI | N1956Z | Incident | substantial |
inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and the ice in the fuel system. A factor associated with the accident was the ravine which the airplane co…inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and the ice in the fuel system. A factor associated with the accident was the ravine which the airplane contacted during the forced landing. |
| Jan 19, 1999 | HILLSDALE, MI | N8142F | Incident | substantial | the pilot's disregarding preparation for the flight. Factors were a frozen landing gear wheel, and the snowbank. |
| Jan 10, 1999 | CONWAY, AR | N23303 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice during the approach to land. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jan 08, 1999 | MADISONVILLE, TX | N66464 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced l…The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Dec 24, 1998 | YUCAIPA, CA | N11829 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane. |
| Dec 24, 1998 | PEMBROKE PINES, FL | N252WM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining. |
| Dec 15, 1998 | MARKSVILLE, LA | N22038 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to visually identify the hazardous condition of the runway. Factors were the dusk light condition and the pilot's failure to obta…The pilot's failure to visually identify the hazardous condition of the runway. Factors were the dusk light condition and the pilot's failure to obtain NOTAMs. |