Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 06, 1998 | EAST TROY, WI | N63563 | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, and the ditch. |
| Dec 05, 1998 | ADJUNTAS, PR | N5957T | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to the restricted movement of the intake and exhaust valves on number 3 cylinder. |
| Dec 03, 1998 | COLUMBIA, NC | N18022 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the #2 exhaust valve that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor is the lack of suitable emergency landing terrain. |
| Nov 28, 1998 | BRAITHWAITE, LA | N567G | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the terrain induced turbulence and the insufficient altitude for recovery. |
| Nov 26, 1998 | NEW BROCKTON, AL | N3060X | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations for the flight, resulting in a total power failure due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequen…the pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations for the flight, resulting in a total power failure due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent forced landing in soft terrain. Contributing factors in this accident were inadequate pre-flight planning and preparation. |
| Nov 23, 1998 | ALLIANCE, NE | N22269 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Was the late flare and stall by the student pilot and improper remedial actions by the student pilot. |
| Nov 20, 1998 | TOWER, MN | N66314 | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the icy runway …the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the icy runway and the snowbank. |
| Nov 06, 1998 | WINNSBORO, SC | N330JC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in overload damage to the nose wheel assembly. |
| Nov 05, 1998 | WARRENSBURG, MO | N704LV | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were, the …the student pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were, the student's lack of total experience and the dirt bank which was contacted. |
| Oct 31, 1998 | WINTER HAVEN, FL | N6679F | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and ground loop. |
| Oct 11, 1998 | CLINTON, MD | N11951 | Incident | destroyed | The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Oct 05, 1998 | MUSKEGON, MI | N8655S | Incident | substantial | poor in-flight planning by an unqualified person which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the swamp in which the forced landing was made. |
| Oct 02, 1998 | WILEY FORD, WV | N9273U | Incident | substantial |
Was the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during an unforecast change in wind velocity. Factors were the gusts and the lack of rec…Was the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during an unforecast change in wind velocity. Factors were the gusts and the lack of recent experience for the pilot. |
| Oct 02, 1998 | POCAHONTAS, MS | N63447 | Minor | substantial |
The delay by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to abort the takeoff after the student landed slightly long and his delay to add power to perform a touch-and-…The delay by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to abort the takeoff after the student landed slightly long and his delay to add power to perform a touch-and-go landing. |
| Sep 29, 1998 | BONNERS FERRY, ID | N19427 | Incident | substantial |
Improper maintenance by an outsourcing facility which resulted in a lack of identification of scoring of the interior of the #3 cylinder rocker shaft …Improper maintenance by an outsourcing facility which resulted in a lack of identification of scoring of the interior of the #3 cylinder rocker shaft bosses. The scoring resulted in a fatigue fracture and subsequent permanent closure of both intake and exhaust valves. Contributing factors were the lack of a suitable landing site and trees. |
| Sep 29, 1998 | FREELAND, WA | N5867C | Incident | substantial |
Failure of the number two intake valve rocker arm in fatigue, and overload of the nose landing gear assembly. Factors include a ditch encountered du…Failure of the number two intake valve rocker arm in fatigue, and overload of the nose landing gear assembly. Factors include a ditch encountered during the forced landing. |
| Sep 20, 1998 | YUKON, OK | N6107K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and her improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing. |
| Sep 19, 1998 | OROVILLE, CA | N19063 | Incident | substantial | Failure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance and subsequently striking a hangar door while taxiing to parking. |
| Sep 12, 1998 | BRADENTON, FL | N6080T | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 07, 1998 | EATON RAPIDS, MI | N6759F | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff while in the air and beyond the point where the pilot could execute a landing on the remaining airs…the pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff while in the air and beyond the point where the pilot could execute a landing on the remaining airstrip runway area. A factor which contributed to this accident was the soybean crop. |
| Sep 06, 1998 | HILLTOP LAKES, TX | N22799 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in grass field operations, the un…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in grass field operations, the unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and the pilot's failure to perform a soft field takeoff procedure more suitable for the terrain [high grass]. |
| Sep 05, 1998 | CADILLAC, MI | N3031J | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind condition which resulted in landing on the wrong runway. A factor associated with the accident was the …the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind condition which resulted in landing on the wrong runway. A factor associated with the accident was the tailwind. |
| Sep 01, 1998 | KILL DEVIL HILL, NC | N50009 | Minor | substantial |
Failure of the number one cylinder exhaust valve resulting in loss of engine power and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain at which time the aircra…Failure of the number one cylinder exhaust valve resulting in loss of engine power and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain at which time the aircraft nosed over. |
| Aug 28, 1998 | LAMAR, CO | N704DL | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain climb airspeed, and inadvertently allowing the airplane to stall/mush. A factor was the embankment. |
| Aug 24, 1998 | ATHENS, GA | N704HU | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during land roll out that resulted in the on ground collision. |