Cessna 150L Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 464 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 1999 | GARRETT, IN | N161BA | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to land and takeoff on the airstrip which was unsuitable and closed, and the pilot's failure to attain…the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to land and takeoff on the airstrip which was unsuitable and closed, and the pilot's failure to attain clearance with the trees during the takeoff initial climb. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the short airstrip which contained high vegetation. |
| Aug 02, 1999 | BRYAN, TX | N444UF | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor's inadvertent stall while performing an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with powerlines. |
| Jul 23, 1999 | UDALL, KS | N6726G | Minor | substantial |
the failure of maintenance personnel to properly safety the aileron control cable during installation, the disconnected aileron control cable, and the…the failure of maintenance personnel to properly safety the aileron control cable during installation, the disconnected aileron control cable, and the unavailability of aileron control to the pilot. |
| Apr 09, 1998 | SEATTLE, WA | N39AA | Minor | minor |
The pilot's failure to reposition the flaps to the 20 degree position during a go-around, as called for in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. Factors inc…The pilot's failure to reposition the flaps to the 20 degree position during a go-around, as called for in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. Factors include the pilot's decision to land long behind a departing aircraft, an encounter with wake turbulence during the landing sequence, and electric transmission lines in the vicinity of the airport. |
| Jul 16, 1996 | VERSAILLES, MO | N11303 | Minor | substantial | the student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around. |
| Jul 07, 1996 | CALIFORNIA CITY, CA | N332CS | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's selection of an inadequate cruise altitude in an area of rising terrain and his failure to consider the effect of the high density altitud…The pilot's selection of an inadequate cruise altitude in an area of rising terrain and his failure to consider the effect of the high density altitude on the climb capability of the aircraft. |
| Jun 13, 1996 | LEVELLAND, TX | N17299 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's improper use of mixture control resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Apr 12, 1996 | AKRON, OH | N16188 | Minor | substantial | a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Apr 09, 1996 | SIKESTON, MO | N6689G | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors relating to the acciden…The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane. |
| Sep 23, 1995 | KONA, HI | N10637 | Minor | substantial |
the failure of the student pilot to properly execute a planned steep approach and long landing so as to avoid wake turbulence behind the preceding lar…the failure of the student pilot to properly execute a planned steep approach and long landing so as to avoid wake turbulence behind the preceding large aircraft. |
| Aug 02, 1995 | HOLLY SPRINGS, MS | N1774Q | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the oil dip stick was secure prior to departure resulting in loss of engine oil, overheating of the engi…The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the oil dip stick was secure prior to departure resulting in loss of engine oil, overheating of the engine, and loss of engine power. |
| Jun 07, 1995 | ST. CHARLES, MO | N6605G | Minor | substantial |
the student pilot's inadvertent interference with flight controls which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's …the student pilot's inadvertent interference with flight controls which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's excessive use of the elevator control. |
| Nov 09, 1994 | DAWSON SPRINGS, KY | N5483Q | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Other related factors are night conditions and the pilot's improper inflight planning/dec…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Other related factors are night conditions and the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision. |
| Oct 21, 1994 | ORMOND BEACH, FL | N18539 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING, RESULTING IN AN ON-GROUND LOSS OF CONTROL, AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. |
| Mar 26, 1994 | N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC | N16233 | Minor | substantial | The improper procedures used by ground personnel during banner tow operations. |
| Nov 21, 1993 | KINSTON, NC | N5340Q | Minor | substantial |
WAS THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE GO AROUND. A FACTOR WAS THE WIND GUSTS WHICH OCCURRED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCI…WAS THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE GO AROUND. A FACTOR WAS THE WIND GUSTS WHICH OCCURRED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. |
| Jun 16, 1993 | NAVASOTA, TX | N11069 | Minor | substantial | PARTIAL POWER LOSS DUE TO LEFT MAGNETO FLUCTUATING DUE TO LOOSE COIL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING |
| Apr 19, 1993 | MELVILLE, NY | N601MS | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING. |
| Oct 24, 1992 | ENTERPRISE, OR | N16221 | Minor | substantial | POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE. |
| Oct 20, 1992 | SISTERS, OR | N19092 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION. FACTORS INCLUDE MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN, TREES, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND DOWNDRAFTS. |
| Oct 02, 1991 | TAYLOR, MO | N11540 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CROSSWIND. |
| Aug 09, 1991 | GAINESVILLE, FL | N5396Q | Minor | substantial | A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND A LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. |
| Mar 26, 1991 | QUINCY, FL | N10860 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT. |
| Feb 24, 1991 | EVERGLADES CITY, FL | N1469Q | Minor | substantial |
INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR. FACTORS WERE: DARK NIGHT CONDITION, PENETRATION OF A CLOUD, AND SPATIAL DISORIENTATION RESULTING IN A…INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR. FACTORS WERE: DARK NIGHT CONDITION, PENETRATION OF A CLOUD, AND SPATIAL DISORIENTATION RESULTING IN A SPIRAL. |
| Dec 14, 1990 | NW PHILADELPHIA, OH | N6891G | Minor | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING AN ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WE…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING AN ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL AND CARBURETOR HEAT. |