Cessna 150J Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 231 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2001 | Sonoma, CA | N51256 | Incident | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel consumption calculations and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard the airplan…Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel consumption calculations and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard the airplane prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the pilot's continued use of the airplane with known mechanical deficiencies. |
| Aug 24, 2001 | Hyannis, MA | N5591G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. |
| Jun 14, 2001 | West Mifflin, PA | N61138 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while picking up a banner, and subsequent delay in releasing the banner, resulting in a stall/mush. |
| May 05, 2001 | Osceola Mills, PA | N51104 | Minor | substantial | A partial power loss due to a stuck exhaust valve in the # 2 cylinder, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain. |
| Mar 31, 2001 | Fortuna, CA | N60051 | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power in cruise flight for undetermined reasons and subsequent forced landing in water. |
| Feb 01, 2001 | Concord, NC | N60336 | Minor | substantial | The pilots failure to follow the auxiliary fuel tank procedures, which resulted in the fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. |
| Aug 01, 2000 | MORGAN HILL, CA | N60764 | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel supply o…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel supply onboard the airplane. |
| Jul 10, 2000 | SPANISH FORK, UT | N50812 | Minor | destroyed | The pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft directional control. |
| May 25, 2000 | SEATTLE, WA | N60825 | Incident | — |
The failure of the B-767 flight crew to ensure their aircraft's jet blast was not a hazard to the Cessna. A factor for the Cessna was the B-767 movin…The failure of the B-767 flight crew to ensure their aircraft's jet blast was not a hazard to the Cessna. A factor for the Cessna was the B-767 moving on the taxiway. A factor for the B-767 was the Cessna standing in the runup area. A factor for both aircraft was congested/confined taxiway conditions. |
| Apr 19, 2000 | EPPING ESSEX, RS | GINGR | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 07, 2000 | REDWOOD CITY, CA | N63YZ | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the pilot's improper rem…The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the pilot's improper remedial action and his self-induced pressure. |
| Sep 13, 1999 | FRISCO, TX | N50495 | Incident | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the for…Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 08, 1999 | CYPRESS, TX | N60784 | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to maintain/obtain airspeed during takeoff climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. |
| 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. |
| May 01, 1999 | SENECA, SC | N50943 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with trees. |
| Mar 29, 1999 | PEMBROKE PINES, FL | N60476 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate in-flight/planning decision and his mismanagement of the fuel supply. |
| Feb 06, 1999 | MARIPOSA, CA | N50878 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's premature descent into terrain during a dark nighttime approach. Also causal was his physiological impairment due to alcohol. A contribu…The pilot's premature descent into terrain during a dark nighttime approach. Also causal was his physiological impairment due to alcohol. A contributing factor was his psychological condition. |
| Aug 17, 1998 | JM | 6YJPM | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 1998 | BELEN, NM | N60564 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight in that he failed to drain the water from the fuel sumps. Factors were water contamination in the fuel tank and a sand…The pilot's improper preflight in that he failed to drain the water from the fuel sumps. Factors were water contamination in the fuel tank and a sand bar. |
| Jul 21, 1998 | IRONWOOD, MI | N50930 | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's not compensating for wind conditions and his allowing an inadvertent stall. A factor was wind gusts. |
| Apr 18, 1998 | CANTON, MI | N50566 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The undetermined loss of power reported by the pilot. Contributing factors were the residential nature of the landing area and unsuitable landing ter…The undetermined loss of power reported by the pilot. Contributing factors were the residential nature of the landing area and unsuitable landing terrain. |
| 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. |