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
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.
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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