Cessna 150F Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 276 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

276

All Events

145

Incidents

47

Minor

36

Serious

46

Fatal (61 fatalities)

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.
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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