Cessna 150D Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 51 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06, 2025 | Temple City, CA | N5943T | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s unfamiliarity with the fuel quantities the fuel measuring dip stick measured and inadequate preflight inspection which resulte…The flight instructor’s unfamiliarity with the fuel quantities the fuel measuring dip stick measured and inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 20, 2023 | New Haven, IN | N4150U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with corn stalks, and subsequent nose over. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jul 21, 2014 | Greenfield, IN | N4545U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot failed to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. |
| Nov 30, 2013 | Portland, ME | N4478U | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Aug 04, 2013 | Hermleigh, TX | N4281U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper positional awareness, which resulted in an off airport landing and impact with terrain. |
| Mar 20, 2011 | Baraboo, WI | N4178U | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The student pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in…The student pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a subsequent loss of airplane control. |
| Apr 10, 2010 | Galena, ID | N4296U | Minor | substantial | The pilot's encounter with soft, snow-covered terrain while executing a precautionary landing. |
| Mar 22, 2009 | Madison, IN | N5920T | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's muffler which melted and grounded the ignition P-lead wire. |
| Oct 06, 2007 | Strawberry, AZ | N4570U | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Jun 15, 2006 | Bloomfield, KY | N4542U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Oct 02, 2005 | Greenwater, WA | N4175U | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's inadvertently flying into IMC weather conditions, his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed for flight, and his subsequent inadvertent s…The pilot's inadvertently flying into IMC weather conditions, his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed for flight, and his subsequent inadvertent stall/mush into trees. Contributing factors were the fog and the trees. |
| Jun 23, 2002 | Louisburg, NC | N4313U | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot-in-command to follow emergency procedures after smelling smoke that resulted in an electrical fire, damage to the airplane, a…the failure of the pilot-in-command to follow emergency procedures after smelling smoke that resulted in an electrical fire, damage to the airplane, and a forced landing. |
| Apr 14, 2002 | Chatsworth, GA | N4449U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carbur…The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing and the selection of unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Jun 26, 2001 | Soldotna, AK | N73CC | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Apr 26, 2000 | WAYNESVILLE, OH | N4182U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight, and the water that remained in the fuel system after the preflight. |
| Jul 25, 1997 | FORT COLLINS, CO | N4228U | Serious (2) | substantial |
Inadequate preflight planning by loading the aircraft over the maximum certificated gross weight, failure to follow procedures and directives by using…Inadequate preflight planning by loading the aircraft over the maximum certificated gross weight, failure to follow procedures and directives by using flaps for takeoff and failing to properly lean the engine for optimum power, and stalling the aircraft. Factors were: Poor judgement by the pilot in operating the aircraft without a current annual inspection, for forging his medical certificate, and failing to obtain and use the proper Owner's Manual for the aircraft. Also, factors were insufficient requirements for the Owner's Manual by the FAA and inadequate aircraft manual information by the manufacturer. |
| Dec 28, 1996 | CATAWBA VALLEY, VA | N4523U | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall after takeoff and collision with ground…the pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall after takeoff and collision with ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's use of inadequate terrain for takeoff, high vegetation in the takeoff area, and the prevailing tailwind for takeoff. |
| Oct 30, 1994 | PADUCAH, KY | N5962T | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Jul 16, 1994 | CARRVILLE, CA | N6052T | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The mountainous terrain and lack of a suitable forced landing area within gliding distance was a fac…a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The mountainous terrain and lack of a suitable forced landing area within gliding distance was a factor in the accident. |
| Jan 18, 1994 | MOUNT PLEASANT, TX | N4558U | Incident | substantial |
THE POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING AND THE PILOT'S DELAYED USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TE…THE POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING AND THE PILOT'S DELAYED USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |