Cessna 150L Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 464 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2011 | Trenton, MI | N6622G | Incident | substantial |
The loss of preload torque on a connecting rod nut and bolt, which precipitated a separation of the connecting rod from the engine's crankshaft and re…The loss of preload torque on a connecting rod nut and bolt, which precipitated a separation of the connecting rod from the engine's crankshaft and resulted in the total loss of engine power. |
| Feb 05, 2011 | Gonzales, LA | N11790 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to monitor the available fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 12, 2010 | Kenai, AK | N1612Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to takeoff from a remote lake after overloading the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of a seaplane rat…The pilot's decision to takeoff from a remote lake after overloading the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of a seaplane rating. |
| Apr 15, 2010 | Princeville, OR | N6928G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to ensure that the parking brake was set prior to hand-starting the engine. |
| Mar 22, 2010 | Lake Alfred, FL | N6589G | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power during the landing approach for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 08, 2009 | Galion, OH | N66006 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Mar 29, 2009 | Brunswick, GA | N1505Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusting crosswinds. |
| Sep 04, 2008 | Wadsworth, OH | N18538 | Incident | substantial | The lack of radio communication with the airplane and the inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle. |
| Jun 13, 2008 | Summerville, SC | N5471Q | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 23, 2007 | Woodland, WA | N19298 | Incident | substantial | a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions. |
| Aug 16, 2007 | Keystone Height, FL | N11449 | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's excessive retraction of flaps and failure to attain an adequate airspeed during a go-around that led to a stall/mush. |
| Jun 28, 2007 | Salem, IL | N11419 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted in a forced landing. Additional causes were the certified flight instructor's inadequa…The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted in a forced landing. Additional causes were the certified flight instructor's inadequate preflight supervision. Factors contributing to the accident were the disorientation encountered by the pilot, the deteriorating visibility, and the tree encountered on landing. |
| Aug 14, 2006 | Crystal River, FL | N7255G | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 13, 2006 | Bunn, NC | N6882G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight inspection resulting in a total loss of engine power due to water ingestion, a forced landing to none suitable soft gro…The pilot's improper preflight inspection resulting in a total loss of engine power due to water ingestion, a forced landing to none suitable soft ground, and a nose over. |
| Feb 23, 2006 | Hillsboro, OR | N11568 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat in carburetor icing conditions while maneuvering. Soft terrain was a factor. |
| Oct 21, 2005 | Shelburne, VT | N1693Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. |
| Aug 11, 2005 | Hillsboro, IL | N6601G | Incident | substantial | The improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. |
| Aug 05, 2005 | Kellogg, ID | N6743G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow the correct go-around procedure during landing by advancing the power too rapidly and not repositioning the flaps to the…The pilot's failure to follow the correct go-around procedure during landing by advancing the power too rapidly and not repositioning the flaps to the required 20 degree position. Factors include a crosswind and high density altitude. |
| May 27, 2005 | Spokane, WA | N1770Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power while on approach for landing. |
| Apr 27, 2005 | Eureka, MT | N1387Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include a 10 knot crosswind, with gusts up to 15…The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include a 10 knot crosswind, with gusts up to 15 knots, and a taxiway sign near the point where the aircraft exited the runway. |
| Mar 19, 2005 | Mitchellville, MD | N11965 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind conditions. |
| Oct 19, 2004 | Denton, TX | N6870G | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to the separation of the accessory drive gear bolts, and the failure of the starter-clutch assembly. A contributing fact…The loss of engine power due to the separation of the accessory drive gear bolts, and the failure of the starter-clutch assembly. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Sep 17, 2004 | Mountain Home, TX | N11418 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for…The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jan 06, 2004 | Santo Domingo, DR | N16035 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 28, 2003 | Siloam Springs, AR | N21915 | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the trees and the night conditions…A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the trees and the night conditions. |