Cessna 150J Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 231 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 1999 | HUNTINGTON BCH, CA | N60169 | Incident | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board to complete the flight. The pilot's basic lack of knowledge of t…Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board to complete the flight. The pilot's basic lack of knowledge of the airplane's fuel capacity was a factor. |
| May 20, 1999 | ALDERPOINT, CA | N51096 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing turbulent, gusty wind conditions during the approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's delay…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing turbulent, gusty wind conditions during the approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed go-around maneuver, the gusty and turbulent winds, and the tree. |
| Mar 29, 1999 | PEMBROKE PINES, FL | N60476 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate in-flight/planning decision and his mismanagement of the fuel supply. |
| Jan 12, 1998 | GAYLORD, MI | N51258 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's misjudging the flare leading to a hard landing, and the kit manufacturer's (Supplemental Type Certificate holder's) inadequate design lead…the pilot's misjudging the flare leading to a hard landing, and the kit manufacturer's (Supplemental Type Certificate holder's) inadequate design leading to a corrosion stress fracture of the landing gear attachment. A factor was the landing gear attachment corroded. |
| Dec 10, 1997 | SILVERDALE, WA | N51369 | Incident | substantial |
Ice accumulation in the carburetor throat. Factors include conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, an inoperative starter due to a separate…Ice accumulation in the carburetor throat. Factors include conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, an inoperative starter due to a separated pull-to-start knob, and soft terrain at the location of the forced landing. |
| Aug 31, 1997 | ROMEO, MI | N60200 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carbur…the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, and the crop (corn) in the emergency landing area. |
| Mar 20, 1997 | LA VALLE, WI | N5526G | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the snow covered terrain. |
| Feb 15, 1997 | PRICE, UT | N5514G | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the dual student maintained adequate airspeed. |
| Dec 29, 1995 | KUTZTOWN, PA | N50836 | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for landing. The snow covered runway was a related factor. |
| Dec 06, 1995 | ORANGE SPRINGS, FL | N60758 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE. |
| Nov 13, 1995 | NORWOOD, MA | N51197 | Incident | substantial |
the student's inadvertent use of the mixture control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the final approach resulting in the los…the student's inadvertent use of the mixture control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the final approach resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent nose over during the forced landing. |
| Jul 30, 1995 | WEST JORDAN, UT | N61284 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO INITIATING HIS CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT RESULTING IN A TOTAL POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. |
| Jun 06, 1995 | MILES CITY, MT | N51146 | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factors to the accident were: The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the downdra…The flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factors to the accident were: The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the downdraft. |
| Mar 19, 1995 | SLATINGTON, PA | N60949 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor is carburetor icing con…The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor is carburetor icing conditions. |
| Aug 22, 1994 | TALKEENTNA, AK | N61272 | Incident | substantial | THE UNSUITABLE TAKEOFF AREA SELECTED. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT SPOT IN THE AIRSTRIP'S SURFACE. |
| Aug 03, 1994 | WAXHAW, NC | N60182 | Incident | destroyed |
A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A STUCK, AND WORN, EXHAUST VALVE, AND THE INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. A FACTOR W…A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A STUCK, AND WORN, EXHAUST VALVE, AND THE INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. A FACTOR WAS THE TREES AT THE FORCED LANDING AREA. |
| Jul 31, 1994 | SILVER CITY, NM | N5580G | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL AND THE RESULTANT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL AND THE RESULTANT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Jul 12, 1994 | COATSVILLE, PA | N60426 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor hear. A factor was carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain. |
| May 14, 1994 | DEL RIO, TX | N51150 | Incident | substantial |
FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WA…FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR. |
| Apr 17, 1994 | FREDRICKTOWN, MO | N51175 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind. |
| Dec 16, 1993 | TONASKET, WA | N61215 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. FACTORS INCLUDE AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT, FUEL EXHAUSTION, AND AN ICY LANDING AREA. |
| Oct 03, 1993 | GROSSE ILE, MI | N5522G | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT MISJUDGED ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE DURING THE BANNER PICKUP, WHICH RESULTED IN THE TOW ROPE SNAGGING THE LANDING GEAR, AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQ…THE PILOT MISJUDGED ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE DURING THE BANNER PICKUP, WHICH RESULTED IN THE TOW ROPE SNAGGING THE LANDING GEAR, AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHILE LANDING WITH THE BANNER ATTACHED, WHICH RESULTED IN A FAILURE (OR INABILITY) TO ATTAIN A FLARE FOR LANDING. |
| Aug 22, 1993 | ROCHESTER, IN | N74GT | Incident | substantial | the commercial pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. |
| Jun 20, 1993 | WILTON, ND | N60454 | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE ENGINE-DRIVEN FUEL PUMP. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT THE AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP. |
| Jun 07, 1993 | WEST CALDWELL, NJ | N60186 | Incident | substantial | THE COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS A RESULT OF CARBURETOR ICING, THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING AND IMPACT WITH THE TERRAIN. |