Cessna 150H Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 246 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Apr 22, 2012 | Wildorado, TX | N22857 | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| 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. |
| Nov 04, 2010 | Kenmare, ND | N23099 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Oct 05, 2007 | Clarksville, AR | N22899 | Minor | substantial |
Failure of the flight instructor to identify the lack of airplane performance in a timely manner and to reject the takeoff. An additional cause was t…Failure of the flight instructor to identify the lack of airplane performance in a timely manner and to reject the takeoff. An additional cause was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the presence of the power lines off the end of the runway. |
| Jun 15, 2007 | Bellaire, MI | N23117 | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the deer fence. |
| Oct 29, 2006 | Monroe City, IN | N23175 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot not maintaining clearance from the tree during climb. Factors were the tree and the student pilot's lack of total experience. |
| Jun 09, 2005 | Morrilton, AR | N6973S | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during landing. A contributing factor was the dark night lighting condition. |
| Jan 16, 2005 | Pauma Valley, CA | N22562 | Minor | substantial | the loss of engine power due to an undetermined obstruction in the vent system for the fuel tanks and failure of the fuel caps to vent. |
| Apr 18, 2004 | Boulder, CO | N105DP | Minor | substantial | the failed magneto and the lack of suitable terrain (lake) for a forced landing. |
| Jul 12, 2003 | Dyer, NV | N22897 | Minor | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jul 15, 2002 | Omaha, AR | N22715 | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was haze. |
| Sep 23, 2001 | Lebanon, IN | N6609S | Minor | substantial | The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor ice, and the bean crop. |
| Sep 13, 2000 | ONTARIO, OR | N22237 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot-in-command/flight instructor's failure to adequately refuel the aircraft, resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent high flare in a f…The pilot-in-command/flight instructor's failure to adequately refuel the aircraft, resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent high flare in a forced landing attempt, resulting in a stall and touchdown/impact on the nose gear. |
| Oct 19, 1999 | EL MONTE, CA | N22795 | Minor | substantial | A cracked No. 2 engine cylinder, which led to a loss of power. A factor was the ditch in the forced landing area. |
| Nov 28, 1998 | BRAITHWAITE, LA | N567G | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the terrain induced turbulence and the insufficient altitude for recovery. |
| Sep 06, 1998 | HILLTOP LAKES, TX | N22799 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in grass field operations, the un…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in grass field operations, the unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and the pilot's failure to perform a soft field takeoff procedure more suitable for the terrain [high grass]. |
| Sep 01, 1998 | KILL DEVIL HILL, NC | N50009 | Minor | substantial |
Failure of the number one cylinder exhaust valve resulting in loss of engine power and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain at which time the aircra…Failure of the number one cylinder exhaust valve resulting in loss of engine power and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain at which time the aircraft nosed over. |
| Jun 28, 1998 | OSCEOLA, WI | N50433 | Minor | substantial |
the student pilot's incomplete preflight, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student's preflight. Factors were the fuel contami…the student pilot's incomplete preflight, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student's preflight. Factors were the fuel contaminated with water, and the roadway encountered during the forced landing rollout. |
| Dec 14, 1997 | HILLSDALE, MI | N23239 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain. Contributing were icy conditions on the runway and a snowbank. |
| Jun 20, 1997 | SWEET HOME, OR | N6599S | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his inadequate inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was lack of suitable te…The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his inadequate inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Jul 19, 1996 | LOS LUNAS, NM | N150PC | Minor | substantial | the pilot's improper weather evaluation. Factors were the dust devil and the turbulence. |
| Jun 27, 1996 | SAN CARLOS, CA | N7260S | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the flaps to retract due to the installation of an incorrect fuse and the inadequate maintenance/inspections performed on the system; a…The failure of the flaps to retract due to the installation of an incorrect fuse and the inadequate maintenance/inspections performed on the system; and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. |