Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1994 | SPRING, TX | N150CL | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF FROM THE TOUCH AND GO LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE INADVERTENT PORPOISE …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF FROM THE TOUCH AND GO LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE INADVERTENT PORPOISE AND THE SOFT TERRAIN. |
| May 14, 1994 | DEL RIO, TX | N51150 | Incident | substantial |
FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WA…FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR. |
| May 12, 1994 | CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI | N6872F | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power due to a binding carburetor heat door. |
| May 07, 1994 | PORT SAINT JOE, FL | N704LZ | Serious (2) | destroyed | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. THE LOW ALTITUDE AT THE TIME OF THE STALL WAS A FACTOR. |
| May 02, 1994 | CHEHALIS, WA | N150S | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: CROSSWIND. |
| Apr 30, 1994 | ARROYO CITY, TX | N190AR | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT STALL DURING THE PULL UP. FACTORS WERE THE LOW PASS, HIS OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY, AND HIS INABILITY TO RECOVER FROM THE STALL DUE…THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT STALL DURING THE PULL UP. FACTORS WERE THE LOW PASS, HIS OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY, AND HIS INABILITY TO RECOVER FROM THE STALL DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE. |
| Apr 30, 1994 | FARMINGDALE, NJ | N1561Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. |
| Apr 30, 1994 | HOLLIS, NH | N5907G | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect contaminated fuel which resulted in fuel starvation. |
| Apr 25, 1994 | WESTMINSTER, MD | N11522 | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and the inflight loss of control. A factor is the pilot's f…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and the inflight loss of control. A factor is the pilot's failure to do a go around. |
| Apr 23, 1994 | WASHINGTON CROS, NJ | N6101K | Incident | substantial | the pilot-in-command's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Apr 20, 1994 | ANGOLA, IN | N7044X | Incident | substantial | the on ground collision of the airplane with a deer. A factor was the dark night. |
| Apr 17, 1994 | FREDRICKTOWN, MO | N51175 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind. |
| Apr 17, 1994 | MOUNT VERNON, OH | N22601 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground. Factors were transmission wi…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground. Factors were transmission wires and the pilot's inadequate inflight decision. |
| Apr 17, 1994 | MT HOME VILLAGE, CA | N9276U | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. The failure of the student pilot to properly plan his airport traffic pattern to reach the runway …A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. The failure of the student pilot to properly plan his airport traffic pattern to reach the runway or other suitable forced landing area in the event of a loss of engine power was a factor in the accident. |
| Apr 11, 1994 | HAZEL GREEN, AL | N11560 | Incident | substantial |
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHEN THE FRACTURED PIECE OF THE ROCKER BOSS INTERRUPTED THE NORMAL OPERATION OF A MOVABLE COMPONENT UNDER THE VALVE COVER. A …THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHEN THE FRACTURED PIECE OF THE ROCKER BOSS INTERRUPTED THE NORMAL OPERATION OF A MOVABLE COMPONENT UNDER THE VALVE COVER. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN IN THE LANDING AREA. |
| Mar 26, 1994 | WOODLAND, WA | N5537E | Serious (1) | substantial | AIRSPEED WAS NOT MAINTAINED. |
| Mar 26, 1994 | N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC | N16233 | Minor | substantial | The improper procedures used by ground personnel during banner tow operations. |
| Mar 19, 1994 | STEAMBOAT SPRGS, CO | N233DB | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF TOO LOW AN ALTITUDE IN HIGH MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. |
| Mar 18, 1994 | INDEPENDENCE, MO | N9396A | Incident | substantial | were the premature lift-off, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. |
| Mar 08, 1994 | VERO BEACH, FL | N714MJ | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO PROPERLY RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. |
| Mar 04, 1994 | SACRAMENTO, CA | N22682 | Serious | — |
the child's disregard for prescribed safety procedures which was compounded by the diminishing lighting conditions existing at the time, and her lack …the child's disregard for prescribed safety procedures which was compounded by the diminishing lighting conditions existing at the time, and her lack of familiarity with an aviation environment. |
| Feb 27, 1994 | CHANDLER, AZ | N10669 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL SWERVE TO AVOID A LARGE BIRD THAT FLEW TOWARD THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. |
| Feb 27, 1994 | CLARKSTON, WA | N50765 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADEQUATE USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTOR(S) WERE: CARBURETOR ICING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND ROUGH TERRAIN. |
| Feb 25, 1994 | PIERSON, FL | N704BY | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY AND AIRSPEED RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT STALLING. |
| Feb 24, 1994 | SAN JACINTO, CA | N10998 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS, WHICH LED TO HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN …THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS, WHICH LED TO HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE FROM MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE. |