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 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. |