Cessna 150F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 276 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 05, 2007 | Grain Valley, MO | N7893F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the street sign wh…The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the street sign which was contacted, the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane and the ditch which was contacted. |
| Dec 03, 2006 | Livermore Falls, ME | N8019F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a groundloop. |
| Nov 02, 2006 | McHenry, MD | N7953F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb. |
| Dec 20, 2005 | Poplar Grove, IL | N8723S | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing, and not maintaining airplane control during the landing. |
| May 25, 2005 | Neodesha, KS | N8337G | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing, his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and his subsequent …The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing, his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The pilot's attempt to abort the landing, and the soft grass and tree line adjacent to the runway pavement were contributing factors. |
| May 24, 2005 | Jennings, LA | N7878F | Incident | substantial | The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision while on final approach. |
| Apr 30, 2005 | China, ME | N6256R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper inflight decision to land in a field instead of a nearby airport, after encountering deteriorating weather conditions. A factor …The pilot's improper inflight decision to land in a field instead of a nearby airport, after encountering deteriorating weather conditions. A factor was the deteriorating weather conditions. |
| Apr 15, 2005 | Prescott, AZ | N8324G | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. |
| Jun 07, 2004 | Forest Lake, MN | N6620F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resultied in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors associated with the acciden…The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resultied in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the dark light conditions and the water on which the forced landing was made. |
| Feb 07, 2004 | Suffolk, VA | N8745S | Incident | substantial | The failure of the number four cylinder barrel due to fatigue which originated from a corrosion pit at the base of a cooling fin. |
| Sep 22, 2003 | Reedley, CA | N3093X | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path and airspeed during final, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. |
| Sep 08, 2003 | Knox City, TX | N8158S | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate flight planning/decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the stu…The student pilot's inadequate flight planning/decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 21, 2003 | Laramie, WY | N8065F | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, trees, mountainous terrain, and unsuitab…A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, trees, mountainous terrain, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. |
| Jun 26, 2003 | Williamson, NY | N8517G | Incident | substantial | The failure of a rocker arm shaft boss, which resulted in a partial loss of power and subsequent forced landing. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. |
| Apr 23, 2003 | Three Rivers, MI | N8082F | Incident | substantial | The directional control not maintained by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience was a contributing factor. |
| Feb 22, 2003 | Rome, GA | N8115F | Incident | substantial | The maintenance personnel failure to secure the throttle linkage during the installation of the carburetor that resulted in the loss of engine power. |
| Jan 19, 2003 | Crestline, OH | N8555G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the plowed, snow covered field. |
| Nov 12, 2002 | Logan, UT | N7198F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's premature flare and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. A contributing factor was the dusk light conditions. |
| Jul 18, 2002 | Grants, NM | N8067S | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were …the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the high density altitude conditions, the terrain barrier (berm). |
| Jul 10, 2002 | Ft. Wayne, IN | N8798S | Incident | substantial |
The corroded throttle cable resulting in a loss of engine power. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection, the unsuitable terrain encountered du…The corroded throttle cable resulting in a loss of engine power. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection, the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing, the ditch, and the fence. |
| Jun 03, 2001 | Arlington, WA | N546M | Incident | substantial | A fire that originated in the aircraft's carburetor. |
| Jan 08, 2001 | Meeker, CO | N8067F | Incident | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the instructor to ensure there was sufficient fuel for the flight. Factors were the instructor's inadequate supe…Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the instructor to ensure there was sufficient fuel for the flight. Factors were the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot, and the deep snow-covered terrain. |
| Sep 04, 2000 | GUTHRIE, OK | N8783S | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 22, 2000 | FRIENDLY, MD | N8709G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inability to locate the airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the night light conditions. |
| Jan 29, 2000 | WINDSOR, CA | N8281F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he did not perform a fuel calculation, and his failure to verify the fuel quantity on board the airp…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he did not perform a fuel calculation, and his failure to verify the fuel quantity on board the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with the ground. |