Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 1995 | SONORA, CA | N3000J | Minor | substantial |
carburetor icing, due to the pilot's improper use of power plant controls and/or carburetor heat. A factor relating to the accident was: the weather …carburetor icing, due to the pilot's improper use of power plant controls and/or carburetor heat. A factor relating to the accident was: the weather condition, which was conducive to carburetor ice. |
| Nov 21, 1995 | LACON, IL | N714QH | Serious (1) | substantial | was the compensation for wind conditions inadequate and aircraft control not maintained. A factor was directional control inadequately maintained. |
| Nov 19, 1995 | LANTANA, FL | N18201 | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO USE THE CHECKLIST AND TO SET THE PARKING BRAKES PRIOR TO ENGINE START. |
| Nov 18, 1995 | IMPERIAL, CA | N23102 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the student pilot's misreading of the altimeter while in the traffic pattern, which put the aircraft in dangerous proximity to the ground and obstruct…the student pilot's misreading of the altimeter while in the traffic pattern, which put the aircraft in dangerous proximity to the ground and obstructions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inability to see the power pole due to sun glare as the aircraft turned onto base from downwind. |
| Nov 13, 1995 | NORWOOD, MA | N51197 | Incident | substantial |
the student's inadvertent use of the mixture control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the final approach resulting in the los…the student's inadvertent use of the mixture control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the final approach resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent nose over during the forced landing. |
| Nov 13, 1995 | SALTILLO, MS | N61040 | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM FUEL COMSUMPTION CALCULATIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE FLIGHT. |
| Nov 12, 1995 | DOUGLAS, WA | N3900J | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT FELL ASLEEP. |
| Nov 05, 1995 | WABASH, IN | N21960 | Incident | substantial | deer that went onto the runway as the aircraft was landing. The light condition at dusk was a related factor. |
| Nov 03, 1995 | NEW CARLISLE, OH | N7089F | Incident | destroyed |
inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb, due to an ina…inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb, due to an inadequate supply of fuel and fuel starvation. The soft terrain encountered during the forced landing was a related factor. |
| Oct 27, 1995 | PORT ARTHUR, TX | N714AS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Undetermined. |
| Oct 26, 1995 | NORMAN, OK | N5350Q | Incident | substantial |
THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT. FACTORS WERE THE GUSTY …THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT. FACTORS WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. |
| Oct 25, 1995 | CENTRALIA, IL | N63566 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper use of flaps leading to the inadvertant stall. |
| Oct 21, 1995 | CHARLOTTE, NC | N7157F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply. |
| Oct 19, 1995 | PEOSTA, IA | N17382 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 16, 1995 | DAYTON, OH | N5363Q | Minor | substantial |
the student pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision making during the approach to landing/go around. Related factors are his inadequate compensa…the student pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision making during the approach to landing/go around. Related factors are his inadequate compensation for crosswind wind conditions. |
| Oct 16, 1995 | BREA, CA | N704QJ | Minor | substantial |
fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures and his failure to use the performance charts in the pilot operating handbook to determ…fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures and his failure to use the performance charts in the pilot operating handbook to determine fuel consumption rates for the selected cruise power setting. |
| Oct 06, 1995 | HOONAH, AK | N4024J | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors relating to the accident were: improper weight and balance configuration, and unsuitab…the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors relating to the accident were: improper weight and balance configuration, and unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area. |
| Oct 06, 1995 | HEALY, AK | N704UQ | Minor | substantial | A failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions. A factor in the accident was a crosswind. |
| Oct 02, 1995 | FILLMORE, CA | N63522 | Incident | substantial | the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight; and the student pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations. |
| Sep 28, 1995 | RUTLAND, VT | N9289U | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Sep 24, 1995 | MARLBOROUGH, MA | N1766Q | Fatal (1) | minor |
the Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his p…the Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his position in the traffic pattern in accordance with recommended procedures. |
| Sep 24, 1995 | SARASOTA, FL | N6080T | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. |
| Sep 23, 1995 | KONA, HI | N10637 | Minor | substantial |
the failure of the student pilot to properly execute a planned steep approach and long landing so as to avoid wake turbulence behind the preceding lar…the failure of the student pilot to properly execute a planned steep approach and long landing so as to avoid wake turbulence behind the preceding large aircraft. |
| Sep 23, 1995 | COLDFOOT, AK | N4430U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, while landing. |
| Sep 21, 1995 | COLLEGE PLACE, WA | N714NW | Incident | destroyed | the pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion. |