Cessna 150L Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 464 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2006 | Cumming, GA | N1715Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to consider the appropriate aircraft performance data prior to takeoff, and his improper use of the wing flaps during takeoff, whi…The pilot's failure to consider the appropriate aircraft performance data prior to takeoff, and his improper use of the wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and an in-flight collision with a residence. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane at an over gross weight. |
| May 08, 2006 | Levelland, TX | N10964 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's misjudged landing flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| 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. |
| Feb 18, 2006 | Fruitland Park, FL | N5262Q | Serious (2) | substantial | The fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. |
| Jan 01, 2006 | Tulsa, OK | N18132 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| 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. |
| Jul 08, 2005 | Rocky Ford, CO | N6839G | Minor | substantial | the pilot's misjudged distance/altitude. A contributing factor was the inadvertent flap retraction. |
| 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. |
| May 08, 2005 | Buffalo Grove, IL | N11239 | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach, inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the certified flight instruction (CFI), an…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach, inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the certified flight instruction (CFI), and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the CFI during the forced landing. An additional cause was the improper training of the CFI by the company. Contributing factors were the lack of familiarity with the airplane by the CFI and the night light conditions. |
| 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. |
| Aug 19, 2004 | Angela, MT | N17062 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot due…The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot due to an elevated blood alcohol level. |
| Jul 16, 2004 | La Center, WA | N18542 | Minor | substantial |
The private pilot receiving the flight review's failure to follow the Owner’s Manual's procedures for a go-around. Contributing factors were the flig…The private pilot receiving the flight review's failure to follow the Owner’s Manual's procedures for a go-around. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's delay in telling the private pilot to go-around, and the trees. |
| Jan 17, 2004 | Corydon, IN | N17254 | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot become lost during the cross country flight and the instructor's inadequate supervision of both the flight and preflight planning. …The student pilot become lost during the cross country flight and the instructor's inadequate supervision of both the flight and preflight planning. This led to the in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and impact with trees. Factors contributing to the accident were poor preflight planning, fuel exhaustion, inadequate training, night conditions, and the student's lack of cross country and night experience. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jul 08, 2003 | Schaumburg, IL | N10257 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot not maintaining airplane control and the inadvertent stall he encountered during initial climb. |
| Jun 23, 2003 | Mount Holly, NJ | N18146 | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 20, 2003 | Temple, TX | N6520G | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the fo…The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| May 15, 2003 | Cedar Springs, MI | N1528Q | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate glidepath and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor to the accident was the semi-trailer. |