Cessna 150F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 276 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2025 | South Park, CA | N8155S | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Tracy, CA | N6744F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 08, 2025 | Zeeland, MI | N6561F | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-att…The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and her failure to ensure that the student had relinquished control of the airplane during the go-around. |
| Jan 04, 2025 | McKinney, TX | N3589L | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which r…The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a nose down impact with the runway. |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Castroville, TX | N8840S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain proper airplane pitch control and airspeed during the go-around, wh…The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain proper airplane pitch control and airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Sherman, TX | N6837F | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Chelan, WA | N300SS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over. |
| Jun 07, 2023 | Wishram, WA | N7155F | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Puyallup, WA | N6492F | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate fuel management that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 08, 2022 | Fort Duchesne, UT | N8889G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to takeoff from an unimproved surface which resulted in a collision with an object and the airplane nosing over. |
| May 29, 2022 | Jacksonville, FL | N8919S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing after applying power for takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursi…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing after applying power for takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover. |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Rock Falls, IL | N7893F | Incident | substantial |
The right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-aro…The right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a forced landing. |
| Nov 06, 2020 | Chandler, AZ | N8700G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Nov 26, 2017 | Midland, TX | N8637S | Incident | substantial | The improper installation of the generator by unknown personnel, which resulted in a loss of oil and subsequent engine failure. |
| May 30, 2015 | Harlingen, TX | N8126S | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. |
| Nov 20, 2012 | Red Oak, IA | N8000S | Incident | substantial |
The loss of control while landing due to the solo student pilot's delay to execute a go-around and his improper control inputs during a bounced landin…The loss of control while landing due to the solo student pilot's delay to execute a go-around and his improper control inputs during a bounced landing. |
| Jun 21, 2012 | Jackson, CA | N524CC | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| May 26, 2012 | San Diego, CA | N7093F | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies …A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| May 31, 2011 | Sully, IA | N7818F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway…The pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. |
| Mar 26, 2011 | Hannawana Falls, NY | N8830G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 01, 2010 | North Pole, AK | N3569L | Incident | substantial | The overstress separation of the left nose wheel steering linkage rod end during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Mar 17, 2010 | Tillamook, OR | N7854F | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat. |
| Sep 02, 2009 | Rosedale, MI | N6446F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's deteriorated physical…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's deteriorated physical and mental capabilities. |
| Aug 29, 2009 | Abilene, KS | N8312G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique, resulting in an excessive side load on the left landing gear that led to an overload failure of it…The pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique, resulting in an excessive side load on the left landing gear that led to an overload failure of its axle. |
| Nov 22, 2008 | Trenton, TX | N8900S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instruct…The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot. |