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
Jul 24, 1993 BRIDGMAN, MI N66155 Incident substantial the pilot's premature lift-off.
Jul 01, 1993 HASWELL, CO N704QR Incident substantial
FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING ROLL. FACTORS WERE: ALTERNATOR FAILURE, FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT…

FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING ROLL. FACTORS WERE: ALTERNATOR FAILURE, FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES AND DIRECTIVES, AND FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS.

May 27, 1993 JEFFERSONVILLE, IN N3109V Incident substantial
THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION AND FAILURE TO ASSURE RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: IMPROPER…

THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION AND FAILURE TO ASSURE RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: IMPROPER FLARE BY THE STUDENT PILOT.

May 27, 1993 FLORA, IL N714AN Minor substantial
the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor related to the accident was the lack of total experience in this type operation by the …

the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor related to the accident was the lack of total experience in this type operation by the flight instructor.

May 23, 1993 BELLINGHAM, WA N63531 Incident substantial
THE INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE STUDENT PILOT. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND THE STUDENT'…

THE INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE STUDENT PILOT. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND THE STUDENT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

May 09, 1993 LIBERTY HILL, TX N63574 Fatal (2) destroyed THE INADVERTENT STALL WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO RECOVER BEFORE TERRAIN CONTACT.
May 09, 1993 MARLBORO, MA N2894V Incident substantial THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING. RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED.
Apr 21, 1993 LAKEPORT, CA N6566G Incident substantial
THE STUDENT PILOT'S DELAYED FLARE AND IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY TECHNIQUE WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT PORPOISE AND A COLLISION WITH THE R…

THE STUDENT PILOT'S DELAYED FLARE AND IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY TECHNIQUE WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT PORPOISE AND A COLLISION WITH THE RUNWAY. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

Apr 09, 1993 DOWINGTOWN, PA N6340K Minor substantial THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Mar 18, 1993 ROCHESTER, NY N63206 Incident substantial A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO OVER-PRIMING.
Mar 15, 1993 FORT PIERCE, FL N6168K Incident substantial INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Mar 03, 1993 FORT WORTH, TX N714AT Serious (1) substantial INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE TAILWIND
Mar 02, 1993 AURORA, MO N704RS Incident substantial THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Feb 28, 1993 STANLEY, ND N704AF Incident substantial THE STUDENT PILOT'S DELAYED USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. THE SOFT TERRAIN IN THE LANDING AREA WAS A FACTOR.
Feb 27, 1993 XENIA, OH N63369 Minor substantial LOSS OF PARTIAL POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Feb 25, 1993 Canton, MI N9297U Incident substantial THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Feb 01, 1993 BOWIE, TX N9199U Incident substantial
THE STUDENT PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE GUSTY CROSSWIND, AND HIS IMPROPER DECISION TO ATTEMPT A TAKEOFF AFTER TOUCHING DOWN OFF THE RUNWAY…

THE STUDENT PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE GUSTY CROSSWIND, AND HIS IMPROPER DECISION TO ATTEMPT A TAKEOFF AFTER TOUCHING DOWN OFF THE RUNWAY SURFACE. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTING WIND CONDITION AND THE HIGH GRASS.

Jan 23, 1993 GAINESVILLE, FL N714RG Incident substantial
POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING DECISION BY THE STUDENT PILOT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS APPREHENSION AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF …

POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING DECISION BY THE STUDENT PILOT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS HIS APPREHENSION AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION.

Dec 01, 1992 NEWTON, KS N63294 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF RUDDER CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Oct 30, 1992 TROUTDALE, OR N66135 Minor destroyed IMPROPER USE OF FLT CONTROLS BY THE PILOT, RESULTING IN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN.
Oct 26, 1992 NORMAN, OK N8960U Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY JUDGE HIS LEVEL OFF ALTITUDE WHILE MANEUVERING.
Oct 24, 1992 COMMERCE, TX N7878U Serious (1) destroyed THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND THE INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S EVASIVE MANEUVER TO AVOID AN UNDETERMINED OBJECT.
Oct 11, 1992 ROMEO, MI N66355 Incident substantial
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND AND FAILURE TO ATTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING FLARE AND…

INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND AND FAILURE TO ATTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING FLARE AND TOUCHDOWN.

Oct 04, 1992 THREE POINTS, AZ N3099G Minor substantial THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGMENT, INTENTIONAL BUZZING, AND POOR VISUAL LOOKOUT. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION.
Sep 29, 1992 NASHVILLE, TN N7764U Incident substantial THE STUDENT PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT PLANNING, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR WAS HIS GEOGRAPHICAL DISORIENTATION.
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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