Cessna 150D Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 51 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jun 03, 1993 | BIGGS, CA | N6030T | Incident | substantial | THE FIRST PILOT'S PREMATURE LIFT-OFF AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. |
| Apr 25, 1993 | LAKE VILLAGE, IN | N4559U | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING. |
| Feb 20, 1992 | MONETA, VA | N4373U | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING WITH A CROSSWIND. |
| Feb 03, 1992 | CARSON CITY, NV | N6002T | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S PREMATURE LIFTOFF WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL MUSH. |
| Jan 06, 1991 | FT. ATKINSON, WI | N4286U | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. A FACTOR WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. |
| Dec 06, 1989 | INYOKERN, CA | N4390U | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT WHEN CLIMATIC CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE TO THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE. |
| May 11, 1989 | VACAVILLE, CA | N4276U | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOTS FAILURE TO ACCURATELY CALCULATE FUEL CONSUMPTION DURING PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION AND DURING THE FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXH…THE PILOTS FAILURE TO ACCURATELY CALCULATE FUEL CONSUMPTION DURING PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION AND DURING THE FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. |
| Aug 20, 1988 | ATHOL, ID | N4393U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 24, 1988 | WATKINSVILLE, GA | N5921T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 13, 1988 | CHUGIAK, AK | N4379U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |