Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 05, 1994 | DALLAS, TX | N60124 | Minor | substantial |
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE STARTER GEAR AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY NEEDLE BEARING. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF …THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE STARTER GEAR AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY NEEDLE BEARING. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. |
| Aug 03, 1994 | WAXHAW, NC | N60182 | Incident | destroyed |
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A STUCK, AND WORN, EXHAUST VALVE, AND THE INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. A FACTOR W…A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A STUCK, AND WORN, EXHAUST VALVE, AND THE INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. A FACTOR WAS THE TREES AT THE FORCED LANDING AREA. |
| Jul 31, 1994 | SILVER CITY, NM | N5580G | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL AND THE RESULTANT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL AND THE RESULTANT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Jul 23, 1994 | MELOZZI HOT SPS, AK | N3947U | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S PREMATURE LIFT OFF BELOW THE STALL SPEED OF THE AIRPLANE. |
| Jul 23, 1994 | OWASSO, OK | N704EH | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. |
| Jul 17, 1994 | ALTON, IL | N3639V | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor associated with the accident is the student pilot's misjudged landing flare. |
| Jul 16, 1994 | VIDALIA, GA | N6074G | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, AND HIS FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND ENGINE STOPPAGE. A FACTOR WERE THE…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING, AND HIS FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND ENGINE STOPPAGE. A FACTOR WERE THE TREES AT THE FORCED LANDING AREA. |
| Jul 16, 1994 | CARRVILLE, CA | N6052T | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The mountainous terrain and lack of a suitable forced landing area within gliding distance was a fac…a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The mountainous terrain and lack of a suitable forced landing area within gliding distance was a factor in the accident. |
| Jul 13, 1994 | WATERSMEET, MI | N6579G | Minor | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident w…the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident were the fog and the trees. |
| Jul 12, 1994 | COATSVILLE, PA | N60426 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor hear. A factor was carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain. |
| Jul 12, 1994 | GREENVILLE, TN | N18714 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient terrain clearance, and his inadvertent stall at low altitude. |
| Jul 11, 1994 | TUCSON, AZ | N3003S | Minor | substantial | AN ENGINE POWER LOSS FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. |
| Jul 08, 1994 | ANDOVER, MN | N9284U | Incident | substantial |
the flight instructor's improper procedures and directives by electing to pull the mixture control to the 'off' position during simulated emergency pr…the flight instructor's improper procedures and directives by electing to pull the mixture control to the 'off' position during simulated emergency procedures. A factor associated with the accident is the existence of weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing. |
| Jul 03, 1994 | WASECA, MN | N63277 | Incident | substantial |
inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors related to the accident were a poorly planned force…inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors related to the accident were a poorly planned forced landing approach and high vegetation. |
| Jun 24, 1994 | SWANTON, VT | N714CX | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jun 21, 1994 | HUBBARD, OR | N19297 | Incident | substantial | DELAYED IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. |
| Jun 04, 1994 | TROY, NY | N2480J | Minor | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION …THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH A TREE. A FACTOR IS CROSSWINDS. |
| Jun 02, 1994 | BLOOMINGBURG, OH | N7972F | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. THIS LED TO A STALL DURING THE INITIAL TAKEOFF AND CLIMB AT AN ALTITUDE THAT DID N…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. THIS LED TO A STALL DURING THE INITIAL TAKEOFF AND CLIMB AT AN ALTITUDE THAT DID NOT PERMIT A RECOVERY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PRESENCE OF SUNGLARE DURING THE TAKEOFF, WHICH RESTRICTED VISUAL CUES. |
| May 31, 1994 | BOLIVAR, MO | N11286 | Serious (2) | substantial | THE PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF THE CARBURETOR'S INDUCTION AIR OPENING BY A PLASTIC BAG. |
| May 31, 1994 | SUGARLOAF KEY, FL | N50021 | Incident | substantial | THE IMPROPER FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. |
| May 30, 1994 | CONCORDIA, KS | N66262 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot-in-command's misjudging of the altitude of the airplane and his diversion of attention during the landing. A factor was the improper use of…the pilot-in-command's misjudging of the altitude of the airplane and his diversion of attention during the landing. A factor was the improper use of the throttle by the pilot-in-command. |
| May 27, 1994 | LANCASTER, CA | N63105 | Incident | substantial |
the flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering at minimum controllable airspeed. A factor in the accident …the flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering at minimum controllable airspeed. A factor in the accident was the instructor's selection of an inadequate above ground altitude to begin the maneuver. |
| May 22, 1994 | JASONVILLE, IN | N6039G | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of an inadequate aircraft preflight inspection. |
| May 21, 1994 | ADDISON, NY | N3335V | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING AND COLLISION WITH TREES. |
| May 19, 1994 | RIO LINDA, CA | N6747G | Serious (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER MIXTURE LEANING PROCEDURE. FACTOR(S) WERE: THE DISCONNECTED IGNITION LEAD, DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS, UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND THE FE…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER MIXTURE LEANING PROCEDURE. FACTOR(S) WERE: THE DISCONNECTED IGNITION LEAD, DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS, UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND THE FENCE. |