Cessna 150E Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 66 events recorded from 1983 to 2022.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 01, 2022 | Harrah, OK | N6147T | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor’s inadequate inflight fuel planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing. |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Marana, AZ | N6135T | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Jan 25, 2015 | Silver Springs, NV | N4017U | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane. |
| Aug 07, 2004 | Marlboro, MA | N6159T | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to a stuck cylinder exhaust valve. Factors were the tailwind and a jammed engine cylinder exhaust valve. |
| Jun 17, 2001 | Burbank, CA | N3937U | Minor | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering during a banner tow flight due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor was the pilot's improper preflight preparatio…Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering during a banner tow flight due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor was the pilot's improper preflight preparation. |
| Nov 25, 1995 | SONORA, CA | N3000J | Minor | substantial |
carburetor icing, due to the pilot's improper use of power plant controls and/or carburetor heat. A factor relating to the accident was: the weather …carburetor icing, due to the pilot's improper use of power plant controls and/or carburetor heat. A factor relating to the accident was: the weather condition, which was conducive to carburetor ice. |
| Jan 02, 1994 | RAYMOND, MS | N3089J | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S DELAY IN IDENTIFYING CARBURETOR ICE AND IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. |
| Jul 24, 1993 | PELION, SC | N6197T | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER WEATHER EVALUATION PRIOR TO COMMENCING THE FLIGHT. FACTORS WERE THE FOG AND LOW CEILING WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND THE ROUGH, UNEVEN…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER WEATHER EVALUATION PRIOR TO COMMENCING THE FLIGHT. FACTORS WERE THE FOG AND LOW CEILING WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND THE ROUGH, UNEVEN TERRAIN AT THE LANDING SITE |
| Feb 27, 1993 | BLOUNTSTOWN, FL | N3064J | Minor | substantial | INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT RESULTING IN FAILURE TO AVOID THE POWERLINE. |
| Jul 07, 1992 | GROVE, OK | N3562J | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTYROL. A FACTOR WAS TURBULENCE. |
| May 23, 1992 | N.MYRTLE BEACH, SC | N6209R | Minor | destroyed | THE OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY OF THE PIPER CUB'S PILOT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE'S PILOT TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CRASH. |
| Dec 29, 1991 | GLENWOOD, NM | N306BJ | Minor | destroyed | PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE SPARK PLUGS. FACTORS WERE INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND UNSUITABLE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. |
| Apr 11, 1985 | SEALE, AL | N3080J | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 21, 1983 | ISSAQUAH, WA | N6272T | Minor | 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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