Cessna 150L Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 464 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

464

All Events

240

Incidents

87

Minor

56

Serious

81

Fatal (123 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 02, 2003 Pine Bluff, AR N6791G Incident substantial
Inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the cross country flight. A factor associated with the accident was the rough …

Inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the cross country flight. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.

Nov 28, 2002 Powells Point, NC N10905 Incident substantial a loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
Jul 19, 2002 Hurricane, UT N6383H Incident substantial pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.
May 21, 2002 Pinar Del Rio, CU N5332Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 12, 2001 Boardman, OR N18240 Incident substantial
The pilot-in-command's inability to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from landing resulting in a nose over. Contributing factors were h…

The pilot-in-command's inability to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from landing resulting in a nose over. Contributing factors were high winds, crosswind conditions during taxi, and gusty wind conditions.

Sep 01, 2001 Madison, WI N19302 Incident substantial The deer which struck the empennage of the airplane during the landing flare.
Jul 23, 2001 Lusby, MD N21964 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
Jun 27, 2001 Randolph, KS N5272Q Incident substantial
The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined rea…

The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the rough/uneven terrain condition.

Jun 22, 2001 Athboy, EI G-BAOP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 20, 2001 Port Townsend, WA N19218 Incident substantial
An improper decision by the pilot to initiate an evasive maneuver toward the ground at low altitude, resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the ai…

An improper decision by the pilot to initiate an evasive maneuver toward the ground at low altitude, resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the aircraft's low altitude.

Jun 17, 2001 MUNSTER, IN N6557G Incident substantial
Engine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Facto…

Engine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Factors relating to this accident were the attempted emergency landing after takeoff and the fence.

Apr 12, 2001 Iowa Park, TX N19045 Incident substantial fuel exhaustion during takeoff due to the pilot's failure to refuel.
Oct 21, 2000 Leesburg, FL N11938 Incident minor
The failure of the pilot of N331DM to maintain a proper visual lookout and ensure adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with N11938. A fac…

The failure of the pilot of N331DM to maintain a proper visual lookout and ensure adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with N11938. A factor in the accident was the failure of each pilot to communicate with the other.

Oct 14, 2000 HOMER, GA N18130 Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
Oct 01, 2000 NASHVILLE, AR N11390 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced land…

The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Sep 14, 2000 SALEM, OH N10825 Incident substantial A partial power loss for undetermined reasons.
Jul 15, 2000 RESERVE, NM N18124 Incident substantial
Seizure of the starter clutch assembly needle bearing, which caused the engine to develop less than full rated power and the airplane to achieve less …

Seizure of the starter clutch assembly needle bearing, which caused the engine to develop less than full rated power and the airplane to achieve less than expected climb performance. Factors were noncompliance of a service bulletin, unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing, and trees.

Jul 03, 2000 NAMPA, ID N6875G Incident substantial The pilot's improper use of the mixture control.
Jun 29, 2000 GRIFFITH, IN N11527 Incident substantial the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the building during taxi.
Feb 26, 2000 RUSH SPRINGS, OK N1254Q Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention to raising the flaps and the…

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention to raising the flaps and the high wind conditions.

Jan 27, 2000 STATESBORO, GA N11567 Incident substantial
The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command (CFI), during the forced landi…

The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command (CFI), during the forced landing.

Sep 02, 1999 Midland, MI N1316Q Incident substantial the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around.
May 26, 1999 PASO ROBLES, CA N1371Q Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the resulting intentional off-airport landing. Inadequate recurrent training and recent flight e…

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the resulting intentional off-airport landing. Inadequate recurrent training and recent flight experience were factors in this accident.

Feb 20, 1999 HILLSBORO, OR N16058 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A related factor was the crosswind condition.
Oct 11, 1998 CLINTON, MD N11951 Incident destroyed The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
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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