Cessna 150M Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 585 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 1996 | SAN DIEGO, CA | N63137 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot-in-command of the Piper PA-28, N943R, to maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid the Cessna 150, N63137. A fact…The failure of the pilot-in-command of the Piper PA-28, N943R, to maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid the Cessna 150, N63137. A factor in the accident was the failure of the air traffic controller to issue a traffic advisory to the pilot concerning the Cessna 150. |
| Dec 16, 1995 | S PADRE ISLAND, TX | N3862V | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (or clearance) above the surf…VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (or clearance) above the surface of the water. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (low ceiling and fog), and the pilot's lack of instrument experience. |
| Dec 02, 1995 | BURLINGTON, NC | N63298 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's engagement in a low altitude ostentatious display from which he stalled the airplane. |
| Oct 27, 1995 | PORT ARTHUR, TX | N714AS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Undetermined. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Apr 30, 1994 | ARROYO CITY, TX | N190AR | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT STALL DURING THE PULL UP. FACTORS WERE THE LOW PASS, HIS OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY, AND HIS INABILITY TO RECOVER FROM THE STALL DUE…THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT STALL DURING THE PULL UP. FACTORS WERE THE LOW PASS, HIS OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY, AND HIS INABILITY TO RECOVER FROM THE STALL DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE. |
| May 09, 1993 | LIBERTY HILL, TX | N63574 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE INADVERTENT STALL WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO RECOVER BEFORE TERRAIN CONTACT. |
| Aug 23, 1992 | UNION TOWNSHIP, OH | N714DS | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS NIGHT CONDITIONS, THE …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS NIGHT CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S LACK OF NIGHT EXPERIENCE, AND THE PILOT BECOMING LOST AND DISORIENTED. |
| Feb 29, 1992 | SAN YSIDRO, CA | N45165 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S IMPROPER SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT TO CORRECT THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS RESULTING IN A…THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S IMPROPER SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT TO CORRECT THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS RESULTING IN AN EXCESSIVE ANGLE OF ATTACK AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. |
| Feb 17, 1992 | PULLMAN, WA | N66473 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE BRIGHT NIGHT CONDITIONS AND CLEARANCE NOT MAINTAINED. |
| Feb 09, 1992 | COVINGTON, OK | N3966V | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN PROPER OBJECT CLEARANCE. A FACTOR WAS HIS DECISION TO PERFORM THE LOW PASS. |
| Aug 23, 1991 | MARLBORO, NJ | N704MV | Fatal (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER AIRCRAFT HANDLING WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND LOSS OF CONTROL AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT FOR RECOVERY. FACTORS RE…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER AIRCRAFT HANDLING WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND LOSS OF CONTROL AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT FOR RECOVERY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION AND IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PREPARATION. |
| Sep 14, 1990 | PROSPECT, OR | N3420V | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ALTITUDE DURING HIS APPROACH. THE DARK NIGHT CONDITION WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. |
| Aug 26, 1990 | BATON ROUGE, LA | N66369 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL DURING THE STEEP TURN. A FACTOR WAS THE DOOR OPENING IN FLIGHT. |
| Oct 29, 1989 | CARROLLTON, OH | N66538 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING, WHICH LED TO AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'…THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING, WHICH LED TO AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S APPARENT DESIRE TO SHOW OFF, AND THE LOW ALTITUDE AT WHICH HE CHOSE TO PERFORM THE MANEUVER. |
| Sep 20, 1989 | CAVE JUNCTION, OR | N704TF | Fatal (2) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT DUE TO THE LACK OF RECURRENT TRAINING AND RECENT EXPERIENCE WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRSPEED AND A R…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRCRAFT DUE TO THE LACK OF RECURRENT TRAINING AND RECENT EXPERIENCE WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRSPEED AND A RESULTANT STALL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S OVER-CONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY TO ATTEMPT FLIGHT WITHOUT FURTHER DUAL INSTRUCTION. |
| Aug 27, 1989 | HEARNE, TX | N16090 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AND HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE/TRAINING. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S POOR PHYSICAL CONDITION. |
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| Feb 17, 1988 | SO. CHARLESTON, WV | N9399U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 31, 1988 | NORWALK, WI | N9458U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 1987 | NEWPORT BEACH, CA | N704PG | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 17, 1987 | ELKTON, MD | N714FZ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |