Cessna 150E Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 66 events recorded from 1983 to 2022.

66

All Events

36

Incidents

14

Minor

7

Serious

9

Fatal (12 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Feb 19, 2011 Ware Shoals, SC N3022J Fatal (1) substantial
The non-certificated pilot's impairment due to alcohol and a sedating antihistamine, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and the subseq…

The non-certificated pilot's impairment due to alcohol and a sedating antihistamine, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and ground impact.

Nov 08, 2002 ANAHEIM HILLS, CA N6236T Fatal (1) destroyed
the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A contr…

the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment by medication.

Nov 26, 2000 KATY, TX N3588J Fatal (1) substantial
the failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout during cruise flight. A contributory factor was the sun glare, which obscured the Cessna 150 p…

the failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout during cruise flight. A contributory factor was the sun glare, which obscured the Cessna 150 pilot's visual lookout.

Jul 13, 2000 ASHTON, ID N6196T Fatal (3) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while making a low pass over an outdoor gathering of individuals. Factors include the intentiona…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while making a low pass over an outdoor gathering of individuals. Factors include the intentional low pass, a tree located in a shadow generated by the sun's low position at dusk, hilly terrain, and the 'pilot's' visual deficiency.

Jul 15, 1998 PANAMA CITY BCH, FL N3549J Fatal (1) substantial
The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) and the inadvertent stall by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the intentional operation…

The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) and the inadvertent stall by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot in an over gross weight condition resulting in a higher stall speed, and failure of maintenance personnel to install the engine driven fuel pump and the improper wiring of the auxiliary fuel pump contrary to the STC installation instructions 20 years and 6 months earlier. Also contributing was the inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to note that the engine did not have an engine driven fuel pump installed.

Jun 07, 1993 SELBYVILLE, DE N3981U Fatal (1) destroyed
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN AND COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDE…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN AND COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE BANNER TOWING OPERATION.

Oct 13, 1989 GRAYLING, MI N3905U Fatal (1) destroyed A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Oct 30, 1987 AGUADILLA, PR N4081U Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 21, 1985 SHAWNEE, OK N4066U Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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