Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2001 | Lake City, FL | N8374G | Minor | substantial | The pilots failure to maintain clearance during an approach to land, that resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. |
| Jun 18, 2001 | Denham Springs, LA | N2898S | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision making, which resulted in the airplane's performance being exceeded during the takeoff initial …the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision making, which resulted in the airplane's performance being exceeded during the takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the rising terrain. |
| Jun 17, 2001 | Burbank, CA | N3937U | Minor | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering during a banner tow flight due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor was the pilot's improper preflight preparatio…Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering during a banner tow flight due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor was the pilot's improper preflight preparation. |
| Jun 14, 2001 | West Mifflin, PA | N61138 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while picking up a banner, and subsequent delay in releasing the banner, resulting in a stall/mush. |
| Jun 10, 2001 | Milltown, WI | N5919T | Minor | substantial |
The stall/mush encountered by the pilot during that takeoff. Factors were the pilot's excessive lowering of the flaps during the takeoff and the tree…The stall/mush encountered by the pilot during that takeoff. Factors were the pilot's excessive lowering of the flaps during the takeoff and the trees. |
| May 19, 2001 | Pell City, AL | N2808S | Minor | substantial | The pilot's selection of the wrong runway that resulted in an attempted takeoff with a tailwind. |
| May 05, 2001 | Osceola Mills, PA | N51104 | Minor | substantial | A partial power loss due to a stuck exhaust valve in the # 2 cylinder, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain. |
| Apr 07, 2001 | Slanesville, WV | N974CA | Minor | substantial |
a loose mixture control cable housing which resulted in an intermittent running engine, and the pilot's subsequent decision to perform a precautionary…a loose mixture control cable housing which resulted in an intermittent running engine, and the pilot's subsequent decision to perform a precautionary landing. A factor was the soft terrain. |
| Mar 31, 2001 | Wintergreen, VA | N5433Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into deteriorating weather. |
| Mar 14, 2001 | Huntington, WV | N6584F | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in residual fuel contamination and a subsequent engine failure. Factors included corroded…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in residual fuel contamination and a subsequent engine failure. Factors included corroded fuel filler necks and rain the previous evening. |
| Feb 08, 2001 | Bishop, TX | N5695G | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the low ceiling. |
| Feb 01, 2001 | Concord, NC | N60336 | Minor | substantial | The pilots failure to follow the auxiliary fuel tank procedures, which resulted in the fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. |
| Sep 13, 2000 | ONTARIO, OR | N22237 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot-in-command/flight instructor's failure to adequately refuel the aircraft, resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent high flare in a f…The pilot-in-command/flight instructor's failure to adequately refuel the aircraft, resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent high flare in a forced landing attempt, resulting in a stall and touchdown/impact on the nose gear. |
| Aug 17, 2000 | CHAPIN, IL | N304JF | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to the flight and exhaustion of the fuel supply. A factor to the accident was the embankment. |
| Aug 12, 2000 | CARLSBAD, CA | N6500T | Minor | destroyed | A catastrophic internal engine failure for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 10, 2000 | EAST MORICHES, NY | N103DP | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a climb during climbout. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to reconfigure the flaps for the aborted la…The pilot's failure to maintain a climb during climbout. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to reconfigure the flaps for the aborted landing. |
| Jul 10, 2000 | SPANISH FORK, UT | N50812 | Minor | destroyed | The pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft directional control. |
| May 18, 2000 | MIDDLETON, ID | N3054S | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 23, 2000 | LANCASTER, OH | N66430 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane over the maximum gros…The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane over the maximum gross weight and his improper landing flare. |
| Apr 12, 2000 | AUBURN, WA | N9301U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow aircraft operating procedures by not raising the flaps during the go-around maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilo…The pilot's failure to follow aircraft operating procedures by not raising the flaps during the go-around maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to adhere to the balked landing checklist (FLAPS to 20) resulting in degraded climb performance, and the power lines in his flight path. |
| Apr 08, 2000 | LEESBURG, FL | N45618 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects during the final approach. A factor was downdraft on final approach. |
| Feb 08, 2000 | ENGLEWOOD, FL | N6630F | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to retract the flaps from the fully extended position following the last landing resulting in the failure to maintain airspee…The failure of the pilot to retract the flaps from the fully extended position following the last landing resulting in the failure to maintain airspeed and subsequent descent for a forced landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's disregard for the wind direction resulting in a 12 knot tailwind on departure. |
| Oct 29, 1999 | BAY SPRINGS, MS | N6444F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a loss of control and stall. A factor was a stuck exhaust valve. |
| Oct 24, 1999 | ARECIBO, PR | N8865G | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during final approach to landing. A factor was the hay bundles. |
| Oct 19, 1999 | EL MONTE, CA | N22795 | Minor | substantial | A cracked No. 2 engine cylinder, which led to a loss of power. A factor was the ditch in the forced landing area. |