Cessna 150M Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 585 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 07, 2015 | Moncks Corner, SC | N3601V | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The approach controller's failure to provide an appropriate resolution to the conflict between the F-16 and the Cessna. Contributing to the accident w…The approach controller's failure to provide an appropriate resolution to the conflict between the F-16 and the Cessna. Contributing to the accident were the inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, resulting in both pilots' inability to take evasive action in time to avert the collision. |
| May 17, 2015 | Wellington, KS | N8634U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and loss of control which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 24, 2015 | Van Nuys, CA | N6211K | Incident | minor |
Both pilots’ failure to see and avoid each other, which resulted in an on ground collision while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ground …Both pilots’ failure to see and avoid each other, which resulted in an on ground collision while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ground controller’s failure to notify either pilot about the presence of the other airplane on the taxiway. |
| Apr 18, 2015 | Slate Hill, NY | N9299U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate descent rate, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Feb 14, 2015 | Layton, UT | N827CH | Serious (1) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which did not…The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which did not account for the increased headwind. |
| Jul 29, 2014 | Waterloo, NY | N66358 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions while on approach to the runway. |
| Jul 21, 2014 | Russian Flat, MT | N66255 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified performance limitation…The pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified performance limitations, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin. |
| Mar 18, 2014 | Greenwood, IN | N9432U | Serious (1) | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to ensure that carburetor heat was used while performing maneuvers at reduced power settings in conditions conducive t…The flight instructor's failure to ensure that carburetor heat was used while performing maneuvers at reduced power settings in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Also causal was the flight instructor's failure to secure the engine before landing, which resulted in a sudden increase of engine power and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. |
| Feb 27, 2013 | Deming, NM | N9172U | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's physical incapacitation, including loss of vision, which led to a loss of control and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane. |
| Sep 29, 2012 | Fredericksburg, VA | N66246 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. |
| Sep 03, 2012 | Toledo, OR | N3700V | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Arrow Rock, MO | N63672 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel management and in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 31, 2012 | Cottage Grove, WI | N45080 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land on a runway with significant overgrown vegetation along the edges and his landing, which was left of the centerline. |
| Jun 14, 2012 | Gulf Shores, AL | N9119U | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the attempted go-around, which resulted …The student pilot's improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 12, 2012 | Licey, DR | HI-561 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 14, 2012 | Cedartown, GA | N714JJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Jan 13, 2012 | El Dorado, KS | N714BS | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anoma…The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jul 20, 2011 | Elizabethtown, KY | N8576U | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 05, 2011 | Ridgeway, VA | N9416U | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's decision to takeoff using a flap setting higher than the manufacturer's recommended setting for takeoff. |
| Jun 27, 2011 | Beluga Lake, AK | N66286 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| May 20, 2011 | Greenville, KY | N68844 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door. |
| Mar 19, 2011 | Garland, TX | N714FS | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 14, 2010 | Bethel, AK | N45624 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during a night approach, resulting in a collision with terrain short of the runway. |
| Jul 22, 2010 | Knoxville, TN | N45220 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 03, 2010 | Neola, UT | N3143V | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line. |