Cessna 150H Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 246 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

246

All Events

124

Incidents

53

Minor

37

Serious

32

Fatal (47 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 31, 2024 Tok, AK N41WP Serious (2) substantial The airplane’s encounter with gusting winds resulting in a loss of altitude with performance insufficient to outclimb terrain.
Jul 09, 2023 Cayo District, BH N8473U Incident minor Investigation pending
Mar 27, 2023 Mattituck, NY N50133 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
Jan 12, 2023 Auburn, NE N22859 Fatal (2) substantial
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control after a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while maneuvering for forced landing in dark …

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control after a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while maneuvering for forced landing in dark night visual meteorological conditions.

Aug 24, 2022 Vacaville, CA N22507 Minor substantial The partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve.
Aug 07, 2022 Ellenville, NY N50439 Minor substantial
Both pilots’ decision to perform the takeoff near maximum gross weight with 10° of flaps, contrary to the owner’s manual procedure, which resulted in …

Both pilots’ decision to perform the takeoff near maximum gross weight with 10° of flaps, contrary to the owner’s manual procedure, which resulted in the airplane’s degraded climb performance approaching high terrain.

Jun 11, 2021 Muncie, IN UNREG Serious (1) substantial
The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on departure in high density altitude conditions which resulted in an aerodynamic st…

The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on departure in high density altitude conditions which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Mar 13, 2021 Paris, TX N50326 Minor substantial The pilot’s decision to takeoff with known obstacles on the runway and his subsequent failure to avoid the windsock on takeoff.
Oct 22, 2015 Rondonopolis Municipality, BR PR-DMT Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 20, 2015 Morrisville, NY N22721 Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall, following a…

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall, following a total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Oct 26, 2013 Livingston, AL N684RA Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate soft-field technique during the precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…

The pilot's inadequate soft-field technique during the precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in departure with an open fuel port and the subsequent in-flight, overboard venting of the fuel supply.

Oct 21, 2012 Mansfield, MA N7250S Incident substantial The pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
Jun 09, 2012 Alabaster, AL N6963S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
Apr 22, 2012 Wildorado, TX N22857 Minor substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Apr 07, 2012 Kent, WA N6616S Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a collision with trees.
Dec 26, 2011 Knoxville, TN N22565 Serious (1) substantial The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aug 14, 2011 Sabetha, KS N6953S Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of certification to ac…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of certification to act as a pilot and his lack of recent experience.

Apr 24, 2011 College Place, WA N23295 Incident substantial
The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a t…

The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during final approach.

Mar 20, 2011 Maury City, TN N6555S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper glidepath during on off-airport landing.
Feb 17, 2011 Jonesborough, TN N7237S Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
Nov 04, 2010 Kenmare, ND N23099 Minor substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Sep 04, 2010 DeLand, FL N23471 Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, wire strike, …

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, wire strike, and subsequent impact with the ground.

Mar 07, 2010 New Bedford, MA N6603S Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout.
Nov 07, 2009 Paoli, IN N22896 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Aug 12, 2009 Talkeetna, AK N6687S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
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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