Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2022 | Wade, OK | N6714F | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff. |
| Mar 17, 2022 | BRAGANÇA PAULISTA - SP, OF | PT-OYF | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 13, 2022 | Brodhead, WI | N63246 | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain…A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain. |
| Feb 09, 2022 | Burleson, TX | N11373 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot accidentally pulling the mixture control in the landing pattern which resulted in a loss of engine power and forced landing. |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Johnsondale, CA | N7801Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered unimproved runway. |
| Nov 14, 2021 | Wilkes-Barre, PA | N6714S | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to commence the flight in marginal visual flight rules conditions at night, and his failure to maintain a safe altitude once inst…The pilot’s decision to commence the flight in marginal visual flight rules conditions at night, and his failure to maintain a safe altitude once instrument conditions were encountered. |
| Nov 04, 2021 | Margarettsville, NC | N704HQ | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Oct 31, 2021 | Forrest City, AR | N6713G | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of control during landing. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was his ejection from the airplane resulting from him not wearing his…The pilot’s loss of control during landing. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was his ejection from the airplane resulting from him not wearing his available seat restraints. |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Dunsmuir, CA | N5268Q | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The non-certificated pilot’s improper decision to continue the flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions which result…The non-certificated pilot’s improper decision to continue the flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Oct 06, 2021 | Rio De Janeiro, OF | PT-KLG | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 03, 2021 | Oxford, NC | N7333A | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Hobe Sound, FL | N4100V | Serious (1) | substantial | A reported loss of engine performance for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Sep 03, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N65987 | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an attempted go around maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact…The flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an attempted go around maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with the runway. |
| Aug 25, 2021 | Chino, CA | N4375U | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Aug 15, 2021 | Heavener, OK | N50055 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Aug 11, 2021 | Wadsworth, OH | N66748 | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat when the power loss occurred. |
| Aug 01, 2021 | Nottinghamshire, UK | G-BDNR | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Banning, CA | N8520G | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic s…The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Rock Falls, IL | N7893F | Incident | substantial |
The right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-aro…The right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a forced landing. |
| Jul 23, 2021 | Arden, NC | N3059X | Incident | substantial | The inadequate inspection of the throttle control cable assembly, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight. |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Marcos Paz, OF | LV-JFK | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 11, 2021 | Elba, AL | N8172S | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with trees during takeo…The partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with trees during takeoff. |
| Jul 01, 2021 | Carrollton, AL | N561QL | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s incorrect preflight planning and poor in-flight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the damage was the inadvertent enc…The pilot’s incorrect preflight planning and poor in-flight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the damage was the inadvertent encounter with a hole during the forced landing. |
| Jun 30, 2021 | Terreton, ID | N1972L | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact wit…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Jun 28, 2021 | Bentleyville, PA | N22307 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The flight instructor and student pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning which resulted in a takeoff attempt with insufficient available ru…The flight instructor and student pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning which resulted in a takeoff attempt with insufficient available runway, a loss of control, and impact with terrain. |