Cessna 150H Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 246 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| Jun 13, 2009 | Lawrenceville, VA | N22075 | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Bay City, MI | N23461 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power during descent due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear due to rough …The loss of engine power during descent due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear due to rough terrain. |
| May 20, 2008 | Augusta, GA | N7050S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate decision to taxi during thunderstorm activity and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were t…The pilot's inadequate decision to taxi during thunderstorm activity and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were thunderstorms and wind gusts. |
| Jul 28, 2007 | Cook, MN | N22198 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to the stall/mush encountered during takeoff and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected during the force…The pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to the stall/mush encountered during takeoff and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected during the forced landing. Factors were the vehicle encountered during the forced landing and the ditch the pilot steered the plane towards. |
| Nov 24, 2004 | Columbia, IL | N6932S | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the unsuitable field encountered during t…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the unsuitable field encountered during the forced landing, the muddy field, and the dark night. |
| Aug 22, 2004 | Golden, MO | N23316 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance. A factor was the tires positioned at the end of the runway. |
| Jun 16, 2004 | Mount Pleasant, MI | N3915V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind from the rough field and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor to the accident was the…The pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind from the rough field and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor to the accident was the rough/uneven alfalfa field and the tailwind experienced during the takeoff. |
| Dec 08, 2003 | Bountiful, UT | N6935S | Incident | substantial |
the unqualified person's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the instructor's inadequ…the unqualified person's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the instructor's inadequate supervision, the instructor's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and the two parked aircraft. |
| Sep 01, 2003 | Moran, WY | N23108 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area which resulted in an encounter with the gopher hole during the touch-and-go. Factors contributin…the pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area which resulted in an encounter with the gopher hole during the touch-and-go. Factors contributing to the accident were the gopher hole, the abrupt pull up, the low airspeed, the inadvertent stall mush, the high vegetation, and the embankment. |
| Dec 03, 2002 | Twentynine Palm, CA | N50346 | Incident | substantial | The improper use of carburetor heat, and the instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Aug 06, 2002 | Dyersville, IA | N6995S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the be…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the bean field. |
| Jul 28, 2002 | Senoia, GA | N6486S | Incident | substantial |
The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow published procedures for the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine…The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow published procedures for the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice formation, and subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing. |
| Jul 13, 2002 | Mecosta, MI | N6912S | Incident | substantial |
The airplane encountered unsuitable terrain and the pilot applied excessive braking during the aborted takeoff. A factor contributing to the acciden…The airplane encountered unsuitable terrain and the pilot applied excessive braking during the aborted takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the sandy terrain. |
| Apr 19, 2002 | Smithville, OH | N502MA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty winds |