Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2019 | Diepholz, GE | D-EHLG | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 17, 2019 | Ravna Gora, HR | 9A-DMI | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Rio Grande City, TX | N150CR | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power following an increase in oil temperature for undetermined reasons during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing on…The loss of engine power following an increase in oil temperature for undetermined reasons during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. |
| Aug 09, 2019 | Cordell, OK | N8374J | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing. |
| Aug 09, 2019 | Gan International Airport, OF | 8Q-GAC | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jul 30, 2019 | Roundup, MT | C-GEYP | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot ‘s failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the trees while maneuvering to land. |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Omaha, NE | N5256Q | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Jun 20, 2019 | Elkader, IA | N6471F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed decision to go around, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. |
| Jun 07, 2019 | Lee's Summit, MO | N704HS | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 07, 2019 | Davis City, CA | N6617F | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain. Contributing to th…A total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to proceed with the flight after discovering the contaminated fuel. |
| Jun 04, 2019 | Renton, WA | N8685S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of right rudder and the flight instructor's delayed …The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of right rudder and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing, which resulted in a ground-loop. |
| May 26, 2019 | Garberville, CA | N8746S | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Fulton, NY | N3795J | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to leave the carburetor heat on fully after his initial app…A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to leave the carburetor heat on fully after his initial application of carburetor heat. |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Hollywood, FL | N704VM | Incident | minor | The other pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the stopped airplane while attempting to taxi around it. |
| Mar 16, 2019 | Talkeetna, AK | N7095S | Incident | substantial | A loss of pitch control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a collision with terrain during an emergency landing. |
| Mar 06, 2019 | Granite Shoals, TX | N6917F | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to takeoff with a limited amount of fuel onboard, which unported during a turn, resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent los…The pilot's decision to takeoff with a limited amount of fuel onboard, which unported during a turn, resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Feb 10, 2019 | Atizapán de Zaragoza, México, México, MX | XB-OWS | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 02, 2019 | Knotts Island, NC | N6789F | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's improper fuel planning. |
| Jan 30, 2019 | Durango, Mexico, MX | XB-KEJ | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 04, 2018 | Woodstock, GA | N3515J | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of contr…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience. |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Manavgat, TU | TC-KIM | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 16, 2018 | La Paz, MX | XB-ODX | Fatal (2) | — | Investigation pending |
| Sep 21, 2018 | Roseburg, OR | N8382G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during landing. |
| Sep 21, 2018 | Festus, MO | N7152S | Fatal (2) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted i…A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate and continue the flight into dark night conditions with a known electrical problem. |
| Sep 04, 2018 | Pacoima, CA | N10789 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel exhaustion, and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack when the flight ins…A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel exhaustion, and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack when the flight instructor made an abrupt turn back toward the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection. |