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
Apr 14, 1996 ENTERPRISE, AL N23298 Minor substantial
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a go-around. A factor relating to the accident was: improper flare by the…

failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a go-around. A factor relating to the accident was: improper flare by the pilot during the landing.

Jan 28, 1996 KNOXVILLE, TN N50215 Minor substantial Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.
Jul 28, 1995 MUSKOGEE, OK N22637 Minor substantial
THE PILOT'S EVASIVE MANUEVER TO TAKE OFF WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY AVAILABLE FOR ATTAINING TAKEOFF AIRSPEED. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT…

THE PILOT'S EVASIVE MANUEVER TO TAKE OFF WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY AVAILABLE FOR ATTAINING TAKEOFF AIRSPEED. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE AIRPLANE, THE PILOT'S ANXIETY, AND THE DARK NIGHT.

Mar 04, 1995 ALBANY, OR N6663S Minor destroyed THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS INCLUDE ICING CONDITIONS AND THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS.
Dec 21, 1994 WHEELING, WV N7175S Minor destroyed
The student pilot's inadequately planned cross-country flight, and his subsequent disorientation, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with an…

The student pilot's inadequately planned cross-country flight, and his subsequent disorientation, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with an object.

Aug 22, 1993 GARFIELD, WA N22369 Minor substantial
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. FACTORS INCLUDE APPROACH AIRSPEED NOT MAINTAINED, A LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE, AND A DI…

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. FACTORS INCLUDE APPROACH AIRSPEED NOT MAINTAINED, A LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE, AND A DITCH NEAR THE RUNWAY.

Sep 16, 1992 PACKWOOD, WA N6419S Minor destroyed
THE IMPROPER IN-FLT PLANNING AND DECISION BY THE STUDENT PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE T…

THE IMPROPER IN-FLT PLANNING AND DECISION BY THE STUDENT PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE BOX CANYON AND THE RISING MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Sep 07, 1992 HOLLYWOOD, FL N6664S Minor substantial
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER IN FLIGHT DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION, SUBSEQUENT FORC…

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER IN FLIGHT DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION, SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING, AND ON GROUND COLLISION WITH A TREE ON LANDING ROLL OUT.

Apr 06, 1992 ELIZABETH CITY, NC N23380 Minor substantial
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN AT THE…

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN AT THE FORCED LANDING SITE.

Jan 26, 1992 FT MOJAVE, AZ N23455 Minor substantial AN INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION PERFORMED BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE FLAP CABLE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION.
Aug 14, 1990 HAWLEY, MN N22128 Minor substantial THE FAILURE OF THE PIC TO RETAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING SEQUENCE.
Jan 12, 1990 HORNERSVILLE, MO N22182 Minor substantial
POOR JUDGEMENT OF THE PILOT DUE TO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, AND HIS MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE TO THE RUNWAY, WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, WHICH…

POOR JUDGEMENT OF THE PILOT DUE TO CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, AND HIS MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE TO THE RUNWAY, WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY RESULTED IN A TOUCHDOWN AND NOSE OVER SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.

Nov 08, 1988 NEWSTEAD, NY N50200 Minor substantial LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOLLOWING A PARTIAL POWER LOSS CARBURETOR ICING.
Dec 25, 1987 MT. PLEASANT, WI N6468S Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 14, 1987 SCYRENE, AL N22553 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 11, 1987 PORTERVILLE, CA N23280 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 28, 1987 PALESTINE, TX N22064 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 31, 1986 BARTLESVILLE, OK N50101 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 25, 1986 TUCSON, AZ N22613 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 28, 1985 LEBANON, TN N7086S Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 20, 1985 CLOVIS, NM N50011 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 16, 1985 SOUTH HILL, VA N23231 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 11, 1984 LINCOLN, CA N22971 Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 05, 1984 BOYD, MN N50022 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 06, 1983 SAN JOSE, CA N23268 Minor substantial Investigation pending
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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