Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| 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. |