Cessna 150F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 276 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2000 | LIVINGSTON, TX | N6691F | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power resulting from an exhaust valve failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Oct 13, 1999 | EAST TROY, WI | N7941F | Incident | substantial |
the pilot not maintaining directional control and not obtaining a proper climb rate. Factors were the gusts, and the ground loop that was encountered…the pilot not maintaining directional control and not obtaining a proper climb rate. Factors were the gusts, and the ground loop that was encountered. A finding was the pilot atempted a go-around. |
| Jul 04, 1999 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N7911F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Jan 19, 1999 | HILLSDALE, MI | N8142F | Incident | substantial | the pilot's disregarding preparation for the flight. Factors were a frozen landing gear wheel, and the snowbank. |
| Oct 31, 1998 | WINTER HAVEN, FL | N6679F | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and ground loop. |
| Feb 24, 1998 | FIFE, WA | N8794G | Incident | substantial |
The fracture separation of an exhaust valve head, followed by the total failure of the associated piston. A factor was the soft terrain at the locati…The fracture separation of an exhaust valve head, followed by the total failure of the associated piston. A factor was the soft terrain at the location of the forced landing. |
| Jan 17, 1998 | SAN CARLOS, CA | N7911F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's excessive airspeed, which resulted in a bounced landing, and, his failure to ensure that his seat locking pin was engaged, which caused hi…The pilot's excessive airspeed, which resulted in a bounced landing, and, his failure to ensure that his seat locking pin was engaged, which caused his seat to move backwards during the touchdown and resulted in his loss of directional control. |
| Nov 01, 1997 | BRIGHAM CITY, UT | N7934F | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain lateral (or vertical) clearance from a tree, during takeoff. Related factors were: the tree, and the pilot's imprope…failure of the pilot to maintain lateral (or vertical) clearance from a tree, during takeoff. Related factors were: the tree, and the pilot's improper use of flaps. |
| Jul 02, 1997 | CLEARWATER, FL | N8083S | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an on-ground loss of control and subs…the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an on-ground loss of control and subsequent collision with trees and a ditch. The crosswind, trees, and ditch were related factors. |
| Jun 28, 1997 | CASA GRANDE, AZ | N6634F | Incident | substantial | Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control. |
| May 19, 1997 | VENICE, FL | N102HA | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed on final approach and during the landing to properly flare the airplane. |
| May 07, 1997 | PLAINS, MT | N8093F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were gusts and crosswi…The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were gusts and crosswinds. |
| Apr 21, 1997 | NORMAN, OK | N3101X | Incident | substantial | Improper flare. |
| Feb 09, 1997 | WINTER HAVEN, FL | N6679F | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's inadvertent movement of the mixture control to idle cut-off during the approach to land, which resulted in engine shut-down, and t…the student pilot's inadvertent movement of the mixture control to idle cut-off during the approach to land, which resulted in engine shut-down, and the student's failure to follow emergency procedures for restarting the engine. |
| Aug 16, 1996 | PLANT CITY, FL | N7053F | Incident | substantial |
a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent nose over. A factor in this accident was an inadequat…a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent nose over. A factor in this accident was an inadequate aircraft pre-flight |
| Apr 13, 1996 | PLAINS, MT | N8093F | Incident | substantial | the pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing rollout. |
| Mar 24, 1996 | OCALA, FL | N6679F | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind during the landing flare. |
| Nov 03, 1995 | NEW CARLISLE, OH | N7089F | Incident | destroyed |
inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb, due to an ina…inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb, due to an inadequate supply of fuel and fuel starvation. The soft terrain encountered during the forced landing was a related factor. |
| Oct 21, 1995 | CHARLOTTE, NC | N7157F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply. |
| Aug 16, 1995 | MANILA, AR | N8905S | Incident | substantial |
A BLOWN (TRIPPED) FUSE, WHICH RENDERED FLAP RETRACTION INOPERATIVE. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HOT WEATHER CONDITION, THE AIRCRAFT'S …A BLOWN (TRIPPED) FUSE, WHICH RENDERED FLAP RETRACTION INOPERATIVE. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HOT WEATHER CONDITION, THE AIRCRAFT'S LACK OF CLIMB PERFORMANCE WITH THE FLAPS EXTENDED, AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA. |
| Jul 15, 1995 | RUSSELLVILLE, AL | N8085F | Incident | substantial | THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY PLAN ENOUGH FUEL FOR THE SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE TERRAIN. |
| Jun 30, 1995 | GARFIELD, CO | N8155S | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S DELAYED DECISION TO DEVIATE AWAY FROM THE DETERIORATING WEATHER. FACTORS WERE HIS INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER, HIGH DENSITY ALTIT…THE PILOT'S DELAYED DECISION TO DEVIATE AWAY FROM THE DETERIORATING WEATHER. FACTORS WERE HIS INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND THE RESULTANT INADVERTENT OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE BEYOND THE CLIMB PERFORMANCE LIMITATIONS OF THE AIRPLANE IN MANEUVERING FLIGHT. |
| Feb 05, 1995 | COMMERCE, OK | N8732S | Incident | substantial |
FUEL EXHAUSTION AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT FAILING TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO…FUEL EXHAUSTION AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT FAILING TO PERFORM AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR. |
| Jan 21, 1995 | CASTLEWOOD, SD | N8981S | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident are the snow covered/drifted runway, and a fence. |
| Dec 21, 1994 | CARLSBAD, CA | N6660F | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged landing flare which resulted in a stall and a subsequent impact with the runway. |