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
Apr 06, 1989 KANKAKEE, IL N3892V Fatal (2) destroyed FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI) TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE ABOVE THE GROUND.
Mar 29, 1989 MESA, AZ N7592U Minor substantial
INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF V…

INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF VISUAL PERCEPTION AT DUSK, THE TRANSMISSION LINE, AND THE OBSTRUCTIONS (TREE & FENCE) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Mar 22, 1989 CORUNNA, MI N66688 Fatal (1) destroyed
THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO RECOVER FROM A PRACTICE STALL MANEUVER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE…

THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO RECOVER FROM A PRACTICE STALL MANEUVER. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S VISUAL PERCEPTION OVER SNOW COVERED TERRAIN.

Dec 09, 1988 WALBRIDGE, OH N714MK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 19, 1988 FORT WORTH, TX N63537 Fatal (2) destroyed
FAILURE TO THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AND THE STUDENT PILOT TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, AND HE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO OBSERVE …

FAILURE TO THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AND THE STUDENT PILOT TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, AND HE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS IN SUFFICIENT TIME RETURN TO THE AIRPORT PRIOR TO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITONS, PRECLUDING A SAFE ARRIVAL BACK AT THE AIRPORT.

Nov 18, 1988 TOLEDO, OH N63212 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 02, 1988 SILERTON, TN N6176K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 02, 1988 TUCSON, AZ N8998U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 29, 1988 KILLEEN, TX N704SB Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 21, 1988 ELKHART, IN N9234U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 11, 1988 GILA BEND, AZ N704GJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 03, 1988 PAHOKEE, FL N63354 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 03, 1988 W. SENECA, NY N63206 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 30, 1988 LONSDALE, MN N63178 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 27, 1988 DAVISVILLE, FL N704MN Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 07, 1988 RAMONA, CA N66167 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 21, 1988 ZEIGLER, IL N9410U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 19, 1988 AZLE, TX N704MF Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 14, 1988 GARFIELD, CO N714BK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 03, 1988 CHESTERFIELD, VA N63632 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 15, 1988 LODI, CA N714FJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 11, 1988 JACKSONVILLE, FL N22CE Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 02, 1988 CRANE, IN N66452 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 17, 1988 SO. CHARLESTON, WV N9399U Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 31, 1988 NORWALK, WI N9458U Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
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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