Cessna 150E Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 66 events recorded from 1983 to 2022.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2009 | Columbia, MS | N4057U | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning. |
| Apr 29, 2007 | Levelland, TX | N2524J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. |
| Apr 20, 2007 | Levelland, TX | N3523J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the l…The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Apr 18, 2007 | Shawnee, OK | N6251T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the tr…The pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the tree. |
| Aug 14, 2005 | Durand, WI | N6222T | Incident | substantial | The inadequate flare during landing by the pilot. A contributing factor was the lack of certification of the pilot. |
| May 03, 2004 | Goldthwaite, TX | N3050J | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision not to refuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision not to refuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions. |
| Jan 11, 2004 | Princeton, MO | N3088J | Incident | substantial |
The encounter with the unknown snow drifts during landing. The factors were the snow drifts, night, and the airport's failure to issue a NOTAM on the…The encounter with the unknown snow drifts during landing. The factors were the snow drifts, night, and the airport's failure to issue a NOTAM on the runway conditions. |
| Nov 12, 2000 | MARANA, AZ | N4031U | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improper maintenance adjustment to the float valve retractor clip of the carburetor. …The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improper maintenance adjustment to the float valve retractor clip of the carburetor. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and high vegetation. |
| Mar 07, 2000 | REEDLEY, CA | N6194T | Incident | substantial | A loose seat latch which permitted the seat to move aft to a position where the pilot could no longer reach the controls. |
| Nov 07, 1999 | LONGMONT, CO | N6158T | Incident | minor | The pilot of the other aircraft's failure to follow right-of-way VFR procedures and inadequate visual lookout. |
| Apr 22, 1999 | VANCOUVER, WA | N3510J | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain clearance from the pilot's stationary aircraft. |
| Sep 12, 1998 | BRADENTON, FL | N6080T | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 05, 1998 | CADILLAC, MI | N3031J | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind condition which resulted in landing on the wrong runway. A factor associated with the accident was the …the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind condition which resulted in landing on the wrong runway. A factor associated with the accident was the tailwind. |
| Apr 05, 1997 | WOLFEBORO, NH | N6106T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight, and failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the initial climb after takeoff, and the …The pilot's improper preflight, and failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the initial climb after takeoff, and the subsequent forced landing and collision with a mound of dirt. |
| Aug 08, 1995 | WEST ADDISON, VT | N3992U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor is a soft landing area. |
| Mar 13, 1995 | VISALIA, CA | N6277T | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged landing flare and his improper bounced landing recovery technique. |
| Aug 24, 1994 | MCMINNVILLE, OR | N4016U | Incident | substantial |
THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND HIS INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. FACTORS INCLUDE SOFT TERRAIN IN THE VICINITY OF THE R…THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND HIS INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. FACTORS INCLUDE SOFT TERRAIN IN THE VICINITY OF THE RUNWAY. |
| Oct 05, 1993 | SANDY, OR | N3071J | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE LANDING. THE LACK OF ADEQUATE RUNWAY ALIGNMENT MARKING WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Jun 30, 1993 | OXFORD, ME | N3023J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience. |
| May 23, 1993 | HOLLISTER, CA | N3051J | Incident | substantial | fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departure. |
| Apr 07, 1991 | WALKILL, NY | N3566J | Incident | destroyed |
AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN DURING AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AFTER THE PILOT PARACHUTED FROM THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE FUEL…AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN DURING AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AFTER THE PILOT PARACHUTED FROM THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. |
| Oct 19, 1990 | S. LAKE TAHOE, CA | N6203R | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WAS AVAILABLE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO TAXI PASS A PARKED VEHICLE. |
| Mar 16, 1989 | HILLSBORO, OR | N3015J | Incident | substantial | THE IMPROPER LANDING FLARE PERFORMED BY AN UNQUALIFIED PERSON AT THE CONTROLS WHO HAD NO FLIGHT TRAINING. |
| Dec 17, 1988 | BASIN, WY | N6122T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 02, 1988 | MITCHELLVILLE, MD | N6202T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |