Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2003 | Corona, CA | N61303 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The student pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spat…The student pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. |
| Nov 06, 2003 | Bruceton Mills, WV | N23178 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's physical impairment due to alcohol and his improper decision to attempt flight with a low cloud ceiling, low visibility, after consuming a…The pilot's physical impairment due to alcohol and his improper decision to attempt flight with a low cloud ceiling, low visibility, after consuming alcohol. A related factor in the accident was the low cloud ceiling. |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Wax, KY | N3807V | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor. |
| Jul 08, 2003 | Schaumburg, IL | N10257 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot not maintaining airplane control and the inadvertent stall he encountered during initial climb. |
| Jun 12, 2003 | Pittsfield, ME | N6566S | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The inadvertent resumption of power during a forced landing that resulted in a subsequent spin. Factors related to the accident were the CFI's delaye…The inadvertent resumption of power during a forced landing that resulted in a subsequent spin. Factors related to the accident were the CFI's delayed remedial action, the loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel, an obstructed fuel screen, and the inadequate annual inspection performed by maintenance personnel. |
| Dec 06, 2002 | Arecibo, PR | N11294 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilots failure to follow the normal takeoff checklist (Wing Flaps-Up) and failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff that resulted in an inadvert…The pilots failure to follow the normal takeoff checklist (Wing Flaps-Up) and failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff that resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Nov 08, 2002 | ANAHEIM HILLS, CA | N6236T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A contr…the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment by medication. |
| Oct 14, 2002 | Julian, CA | N8735G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 15, 2002 | Brunswick, GA | N5603G | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's de…the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff in an over gross weight condition. |
| Jul 17, 2002 | Duncanville, AL | N3400J | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed , which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground. A contributing factor wa…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed , which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground. A contributing factor was low level flight. |
| Jan 13, 2002 | Ilwaco, WA | N2669J | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn. |
| Nov 12, 2001 | Dyer, IN | N63262 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and the flight instructor's inadequate supervisio…The failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, his impairment due to the use of over-the-counter medication is a contributing factor. |
| Oct 20, 2001 | Union, IL | N6609G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot not maintaining appropriate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Oct 04, 2001 | Sargent, TX | N6212S | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's flight into known adv…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's flight into known adverse weather, his self-induced pressure to complete the flight and the thunderstorm. |
| Aug 14, 2001 | MCGAHEYSVILLE, VA | N63351 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to recover from a spin for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 16, 2001 | Manteo, NC | N11912 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collisi…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Jun 03, 2001 | Tulare, CA | N10531 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the crosswind climb that resulted in a stall/spin at low altitude and the airplane's subseq…The student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the crosswind climb that resulted in a stall/spin at low altitude and the airplane's subsequent ground impact. A factor was the student's failure to retract the wing flaps. |
| May 27, 2001 | Protem, MO | N23033 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The overload of the flap control cable for undetermined reasons resulting in aircraft control not being possible. The trees were a factor. |
| May 13, 2001 | Jackson Twp., PA | N7064X | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while manuevering at low level. A factor was the pilot's improper decision to conduct low-level flight. |
| May 12, 2001 | DUNLAP, TN | N3370J | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control in flight. |
| Nov 26, 2000 | KATY, TX | N3588J | Fatal (1) | substantial |
the failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout during cruise flight. A contributory factor was the sun glare, which obscured the Cessna 150 p…the failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout during cruise flight. A contributory factor was the sun glare, which obscured the Cessna 150 pilot's visual lookout. |
| Oct 27, 2000 | MISSING, FL | N11214 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | undetermined. |
| Oct 26, 2000 | ROCKPORT, TX | N6968G | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ensuing forced la…the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ensuing forced landing. |
| Sep 20, 2000 | JASPER, IN | N4770X | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were the approach airspeed not obtained/maintained by the pilot in command and th…the inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were the approach airspeed not obtained/maintained by the pilot in command and the wind gusts. |
| Aug 30, 2000 | LATON, CA | N11919 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery. |