Cessna 150M Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 585 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

585

All Events

370

Incidents

102

Minor

48

Serious

65

Fatal (97 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 27, 1995 PORT ARTHUR, TX N714AS Fatal (1) destroyed Undetermined.
Oct 25, 1995 CENTRALIA, IL N63566 Incident substantial the pilot's improper use of flaps leading to the inadvertant stall.
Oct 16, 1995 BREA, CA N704QJ Minor substantial
fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures and his failure to use the performance charts in the pilot operating handbook to determ…

fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures and his failure to use the performance charts in the pilot operating handbook to determine fuel consumption rates for the selected cruise power setting.

Oct 06, 1995 HEALY, AK N704UQ Minor substantial A failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.
Oct 02, 1995 FILLMORE, CA N63522 Incident substantial the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight; and the student pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations.
Sep 28, 1995 RUTLAND, VT N9289U Incident substantial the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
Sep 21, 1995 COLLEGE PLACE, WA N714NW Incident destroyed the pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion.
Aug 27, 1995 SANTA ANA, CA N66758 Incident substantial
the student's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to raise the landing flaps and turn off the carburetor hea…

the student's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to raise the landing flaps and turn off the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around.

Aug 13, 1995 KNIGHTDALE, NC N704ZQ Incident substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND WHEN HE SAW TH…

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND WHEN HE SAW THAT HE WOULD NOT LAND ON THE RUNWAY.

Aug 12, 1995 ARMOREL, AR N714FX Fatal (2) destroyed
THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO DRUGS WHICH LED TO HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SP…

THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO DRUGS WHICH LED TO HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS.

Jun 28, 1995 TURLOCK, CA N63264 Minor substantial
the failure of the student pilot to: 1) maintain the proper approach speed; 2) attain the proper touchdown point; and 3) her delayed decision to exec…

the failure of the student pilot to: 1) maintain the proper approach speed; 2) attain the proper touchdown point; and 3) her delayed decision to execute a go-around.

Jun 25, 1995 MEACHEM, OR N66727 Serious (1) substantial THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE SURROUNDING TERRAIN. A FACTOR WAS THE MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY TERRAIN CONDITION.
Jun 21, 1995 BOVEY, MN N45200 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF.
May 13, 1995 INDIAN TRAIL, NC N9215U Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING.
Mar 25, 1995 FUQUAY-VARINA, NC N9345U Incident substantial THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST WHICH RESULTED IN AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WITH THE WING FLAPS EXTENDED.
Mar 18, 1995 GLENNALLEN, AK N88808 Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE A SOFT, SNOW COVERED RUNWAY, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AERO…

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE A SOFT, SNOW COVERED RUNWAY, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE.

Feb 18, 1995 BURLEY, ID N45325 Fatal (2) substantial THE FAILURE OF THE DUAL STUDENT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING, AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION.
Jan 20, 1995 PRESCOTT, AR N704CH Incident substantial FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S DISORIENTATION AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Dec 12, 1994 FORT PIERCE, FL N9436U Incident substantial THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND BECAME LOST AND OPERATED THE AIRCRAFT UNTIL FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Dec 12, 1994 ORMOND BEACH, FL N704BJ Incident substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO INSURE THE AIRCRAFT CONTAINED ENOUGH FUEL TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUS…

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO INSURE THE AIRCRAFT CONTAINED ENOUGH FUEL TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Nov 20, 1994 MANVILLE, NJ N2984V Incident substantial
the certificated flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate supervision of the student pilot and ensure control of the airplane during the landi…

the certificated flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate supervision of the student pilot and ensure control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. The student pilot's lack of total experience and improper aircraft handling were related factors.

Nov 11, 1994 SEGUIN, TX N9237U Minor substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE AFTER TAKEOFF. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION.
Nov 06, 1994 RADIUM SPRINGS, NM N6692S Incident substantial
FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDIN…

FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Sep 19, 1994 HOUSTON, TX N9247U Minor destroyed THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE GO AROUND.
Sep 02, 1994 MESQUITE, TX N66322 Incident substantial THE UNFAVORABLE GUSTING WINDS. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
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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