Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2016 | Gettysburg, PA | N976HB | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons because examination of the engine and a successful test-run did not revea…A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons because examination of the engine and a successful test-run did not reveal any anomalies that would preclude normal operation. |
| Feb 01, 2016 | Lapeer, MI | N6960F | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to achieve an adequate climb rate while turning to avoid obstacles during an aborted landing, resulting in an uncontrolled…The student pilot's failure to achieve an adequate climb rate while turning to avoid obstacles during an aborted landing, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, collision with terrain, and a nose over. |
| Oct 26, 2015 | Key Biscayne, FL | N171RD | Incident | substantial | The fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power. |
| Oct 23, 2015 | Millbrook, NY | N6709S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of heading control during the go-around in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Sep 19, 2015 | Mount Airy, MD | N714CW | Incident | substantial | The in-flight fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder barrel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Sep 07, 2015 | Delta Junction, AK | N5947T | Incident | substantial | The pilots decision to land on an unfamiliar, unimproved airstrip which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion. |
| Aug 11, 2015 | Brookfield, MO | N8896U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to visually check the quantity of fuel in the fuel tanks in accordance with the Preflight checklist, which resulted in a loss of e…The pilot's failure to visually check the quantity of fuel in the fuel tanks in accordance with the Preflight checklist, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing. |
| Aug 05, 2015 | Ellijay, GA | N3568V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, and a runway e…The pilot's failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion. |
| Jul 23, 2015 | Apopka, FL | N704SB | Incident | substantial |
Following a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted i…Following a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted in an over-run, collision with terrain, and nose over. |
| Jul 20, 2015 | Mekoryuk, AK | N3392J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over. |
| Jun 28, 2015 | Huntsville, AL | N19337 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a porpoise, and firewall damage. |
| Jun 20, 2015 | Carthage, IN | N17292 | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| May 30, 2015 | Harlingen, TX | N8126S | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. |
| May 17, 2015 | Wellington, KS | N8634U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and loss of control which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 17, 2015 | Durango, CO | N1924Z | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| May 08, 2015 | Balsam Grove, NC | N5981T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to attempt an off airport takeoff, and failure to maintain adequate clearance during the initial climb in crosswind conditions, w…The pilot's decision to attempt an off airport takeoff, and failure to maintain adequate clearance during the initial climb in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Apr 24, 2015 | Van Nuys, CA | N6211K | Incident | minor |
Both pilots’ failure to see and avoid each other, which resulted in an on ground collision while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ground …Both pilots’ failure to see and avoid each other, which resulted in an on ground collision while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ground controller’s failure to notify either pilot about the presence of the other airplane on the taxiway. |
| Apr 18, 2015 | Slate Hill, NY | N9299U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate descent rate, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Mar 20, 2015 | Masscotte, FL | N8254S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the flight while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total lo…The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the flight while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in low visibility conditions, which precluded him from being able to locate a suitable emergency landing area. |
| Jan 15, 2015 | Stow, MA | N5443Q | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action in response to the student pilot's improper go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its cr…The flight instructor's delayed remedial action in response to the student pilot's improper go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall, and impacting a parked airplane. |
| Nov 16, 2014 | New Buffalo, MN | N6985G | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing was the s…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing was the snow on the runway surface. |
| Aug 21, 2014 | Pittstown, NJ | N2466J | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any a…A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jul 21, 2014 | Greenfield, IN | N4545U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot failed to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. |
| May 22, 2014 | Wellington, NV | N2068Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while departing from a wet runway. |
| Feb 13, 2014 | Galion, OH | N3882J | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power on climbout for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any an…A total loss of engine power on climbout for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |