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
Jun 11, 1995 LEVELLAND, TX N10964 Incident minor
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE DURING A FORMATION FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPE…

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE DURING A FORMATION FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION.

Jun 10, 1995 HIGHGATE, VT N10913 Fatal (3) destroyed the failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A factor was the Cessna 172H pilot's impairment due to medication.
Jun 07, 1995 ARCHER, FL N3888J Incident substantial
The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown resulting in a hard/bounced landing, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot…

The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown resulting in a hard/bounced landing, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Jun 07, 1995 ST. CHARLES, MO N6605G Minor substantial
the student pilot's inadvertent interference with flight controls which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's …

the student pilot's inadvertent interference with flight controls which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's excessive use of the elevator control.

Jun 06, 1995 MILES CITY, MT N51146 Incident substantial
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factors to the accident were: The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the downdra…

The flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factors to the accident were: The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the downdraft.

May 21, 1995 WASILLA, AK N9GZ Fatal (1) destroyed
THE STUDENT PILOT'S INADVERTENT VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC) AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE (OR ALTITUDE) FROM THE MO…

THE STUDENT PILOT'S INADVERTENT VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC) AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE (OR ALTITUDE) FROM THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

May 20, 1995 STOCKTON, MO N4774X Incident substantial
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition and subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the cros…

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition and subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch.

May 16, 1995 ROCKPORT, TX N22086 Incident substantial THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A STUCK EXHAUST VALVE. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.
May 13, 1995 INDIAN TRAIL, NC N9215U Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING.
Apr 26, 1995 SPRINGFIELD, MO N3112J Minor substantial The student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. The student pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations were a related factor.
Apr 24, 1995 NAPOLEON, MI N8291S Minor substantial the pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps prior to takeoff and the subsequent failure of the airplane to climb during takeoff.
Apr 19, 1995 CASHMERE, WA N60886 Minor substantial LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS ROUGH TERRAIN.
Apr 16, 1995 BATH, NC N7025S Incident substantial
A BIRD, WHICH COLLIDED WITH AND FRACTURED THE AIRCRAFT WINDSHIELD, RESULTING IN AN EMERGENCY LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN AT THE EMERGENCY L…

A BIRD, WHICH COLLIDED WITH AND FRACTURED THE AIRCRAFT WINDSHIELD, RESULTING IN AN EMERGENCY LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN AT THE EMERGENCY LANDING SITE.

Apr 05, 1995 CANTON, GA N19375 Incident substantial THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING A CROSSWIND LANDING.
Apr 02, 1995 DAYTON, OH N6293S Incident substantial
the pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, and the subsequent nose over during a f…

the pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, and the subsequent nose over during a forced landing.

Apr 01, 1995 ERIE, PA N3546V Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Mar 25, 1995 FUQUAY-VARINA, NC N9345U Incident substantial THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST WHICH RESULTED IN AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WITH THE WING FLAPS EXTENDED.
Mar 24, 1995 TABLE ROCK, NE N5771G Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind conditions and the …

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind conditions and the berm which the airplane contacted.

Mar 19, 1995 SLATINGTON, PA N60949 Incident substantial
The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor is carburetor icing con…

The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor is carburetor icing conditions.

Mar 18, 1995 HATTIESBURG, MS N6055G Incident substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM A RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT COLLAPSING OF THE NOSE GE…

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM A RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT COLLAPSING OF THE NOSE GEAR.

Mar 18, 1995 GLENNALLEN, AK N88808 Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE A SOFT, SNOW COVERED RUNWAY, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AERO…

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE A SOFT, SNOW COVERED RUNWAY, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE.

Mar 15, 1995 ANN ARBOR, MI N63671 Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the airport…

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the airport sign and the night lighting conditions.

Mar 15, 1995 WEST FARGO, ND N60564 Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terra…

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain that the airplane encountered.

Mar 13, 1995 VISALIA, CA N6277T Incident substantial the pilot's misjudged landing flare and his improper bounced landing recovery technique.
Mar 04, 1995 ALBANY, OR N6663S Minor destroyed THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS INCLUDE ICING CONDITIONS AND THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS.
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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