Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 1995 | VICTORIA, TX | N5DT | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. |
| Sep 11, 1995 | SALIDA, CO | N8554G | Minor | substantial |
FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY PLAN THE FLIGHT AND THE AIRCRAFT ALTITUDE CAPABILITY. FACTORS ARE: HIGH ALTITUDE, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, INADEQUATE…FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY PLAN THE FLIGHT AND THE AIRCRAFT ALTITUDE CAPABILITY. FACTORS ARE: HIGH ALTITUDE, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, INADEQUATE TRAINING IN MOUNTAIN FLYING, AND LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA. |
| Sep 03, 1995 | STEHEKIN, WA | N4016J | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AFTER TAKEOFF. |
| Aug 27, 1995 | SANTA ANA, CA | N66758 | Incident | substantial |
the student's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to raise the landing flaps and turn off the carburetor hea…the student's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to raise the landing flaps and turn off the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around. |
| Aug 16, 1995 | NORTH EAST, PA | N5774E | Serious (1) | substantial | The student pilot's delay in initiating an aborted landing and his failure to attain obstacle clearance. |
| Aug 16, 1995 | MANILA, AR | N8905S | Incident | substantial |
A BLOWN (TRIPPED) FUSE, WHICH RENDERED FLAP RETRACTION INOPERATIVE. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HOT WEATHER CONDITION, THE AIRCRAFT'S …A BLOWN (TRIPPED) FUSE, WHICH RENDERED FLAP RETRACTION INOPERATIVE. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HOT WEATHER CONDITION, THE AIRCRAFT'S LACK OF CLIMB PERFORMANCE WITH THE FLAPS EXTENDED, AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA. |
| Aug 13, 1995 | KNIGHTDALE, NC | N704ZQ | Incident | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND WHEN HE SAW TH…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND WHEN HE SAW THAT HE WOULD NOT LAND ON THE RUNWAY. |
| Aug 12, 1995 | ARMOREL, AR | N714FX | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO DRUGS WHICH LED TO HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SP…THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO DRUGS WHICH LED TO HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS. |
| Aug 10, 1995 | OPA LOCKA, FL | N19561 | Incident | substantial | The pilot-in-command's improper use of flaps during an attempted go-around. |
| Aug 08, 1995 | WEST ADDISON, VT | N3992U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor is a soft landing area. |
| Aug 08, 1995 | MURPHYSBORO, IL | N11346 | Serious (2) | substantial |
the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which led to a loss of power due to carburetor ice, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced…the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which led to a loss of power due to carburetor ice, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions were a factor. |
| Aug 05, 1995 | PICAYUNE, MS | N18679 | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Aug 02, 1995 | HOLLY SPRINGS, MS | N1774Q | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the oil dip stick was secure prior to departure resulting in loss of engine oil, overheating of the engi…The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the oil dip stick was secure prior to departure resulting in loss of engine oil, overheating of the engine, and loss of engine power. |
| Jul 30, 1995 | WEST JORDAN, UT | N61284 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO INITIATING HIS CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT RESULTING IN A TOTAL POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. |
| Jul 28, 1995 | MUSKOGEE, OK | N22637 | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S EVASIVE MANUEVER TO TAKE OFF WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY AVAILABLE FOR ATTAINING TAKEOFF AIRSPEED. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT…THE PILOT'S EVASIVE MANUEVER TO TAKE OFF WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY AVAILABLE FOR ATTAINING TAKEOFF AIRSPEED. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE AIRPLANE, THE PILOT'S ANXIETY, AND THE DARK NIGHT. |
| Jul 17, 1995 | NENANA, AK | N1134M | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. THE TAILWIND WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Jul 16, 1995 | KALSKAG, AK | N7892E | Incident | substantial | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. |
| Jul 15, 1995 | RUSSELLVILLE, AL | N8085F | Incident | substantial | THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY PLAN ENOUGH FUEL FOR THE SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE TERRAIN. |
| Jul 04, 1995 | FAIRVIEW, TN | N6051G | Serious (2) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DURING CLIMBOUT. A FACTOR WAS THE WIND GUST. |
| Jul 02, 1995 | HOLLY RIDGE, NC | N28445 | Incident | substantial | the pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain clearance from obstacles. |
| Jun 30, 1995 | RIVERDALE, CA | N3421J | Incident | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the aircraft en route. A factor in the accident …Fuel exhaustion due to the student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the aircraft en route. A factor in the accident was inadequate supervision of the student by the flying club and the student's flight instructor. |
| Jun 30, 1995 | GARFIELD, CO | N8155S | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S DELAYED DECISION TO DEVIATE AWAY FROM THE DETERIORATING WEATHER. FACTORS WERE HIS INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER, HIGH DENSITY ALTIT…THE PILOT'S DELAYED DECISION TO DEVIATE AWAY FROM THE DETERIORATING WEATHER. FACTORS WERE HIS INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND THE RESULTANT INADVERTENT OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE BEYOND THE CLIMB PERFORMANCE LIMITATIONS OF THE AIRPLANE IN MANEUVERING FLIGHT. |
| Jun 28, 1995 | TURLOCK, CA | N63264 | Minor | substantial |
the failure of the student pilot to: 1) maintain the proper approach speed; 2) attain the proper touchdown point; and 3) her delayed decision to exec…the failure of the student pilot to: 1) maintain the proper approach speed; 2) attain the proper touchdown point; and 3) her delayed decision to execute a go-around. |
| Jun 25, 1995 | MEACHEM, OR | N66727 | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE SURROUNDING TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS THE MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN CONDITION. |
| Jun 21, 1995 | BOVEY, MN | N45200 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. |