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 05, 1999 | LYONS, KS | N45078 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel management leading to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 07, 1999 | ST. AUGUSTINE, FL | N704KK | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind. |
| Jun 04, 1999 | LA FAYETTE, GA | N3773V | Minor | substantial | The improper flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision by the pilot in command. |
| May 12, 1999 | LUCERNE VALLEY, CA | N66487 | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and improper fuel consumption calculations. |
| May 02, 1999 | CHATTANOOGA, TN | N704RB | Minor | substantial | The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the flare/touchdown. |
| Feb 03, 1999 | PAXTON, IL | N704BF | Minor | substantial |
the inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command and the exhaustion of usable fuel. Factors were the tailwind landing condition and the roug…the inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command and the exhaustion of usable fuel. Factors were the tailwind landing condition and the rough terrain at the landing site. |
| Oct 02, 1998 | POCAHONTAS, MS | N63447 | Minor | substantial |
The delay by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to abort the takeoff after the student landed slightly long and his delay to add power to perform a touch-and-…The delay by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to abort the takeoff after the student landed slightly long and his delay to add power to perform a touch-and-go landing. |
| Aug 28, 1998 | LAMAR, CO | N704DL | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain climb airspeed, and inadvertently allowing the airplane to stall/mush. A factor was the embankment. |
| Jul 17, 1998 | NICEVILLE, FL | N704YG | Minor | substantial | Proper touchdown point not attained. Factors were a tailwind and wet grass. |
| Jun 04, 1998 | LIVERMORE, CA | N704ZA | Minor | substantial |
The missing nut/cotter pin on the throttle attachment assembly which resulted in the pilot's inability to control engine power, and the hidden obstruc…The missing nut/cotter pin on the throttle attachment assembly which resulted in the pilot's inability to control engine power, and the hidden obstruction (hole) in the landing area. A factor was the high vegetation. |
| May 01, 1998 | LEVELLAND, TX | N459U | Minor | destroyed |
the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation, subsequent encounter with a severe downdraft, and failure (or inability) to compensate for the wind (downdr…the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation, subsequent encounter with a severe downdraft, and failure (or inability) to compensate for the wind (downdraft) condition. The high density altitude was a related factor. |
| Mar 04, 1998 | HAVERHILL, MA | N63387 | Minor | destroyed |
A loss of engine power due to a fractured number two cylinder exhaust valve and cracked cylinder. Contributing factors were the operator's allowance …A loss of engine power due to a fractured number two cylinder exhaust valve and cracked cylinder. Contributing factors were the operator's allowance of the time between engine overhaul to be exceeded and the trees. |
| Oct 19, 1997 | MIAMI, FL | N7814U | Minor | substantial | excessive wear to the number one valve stem and valve stem keepers that resulted in the separation of the valve assembly. |
| Oct 02, 1997 | GEORGETOWN, DE | N63235 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| May 13, 1997 | FREELAND, WA | N7557A | Minor | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the flight instructor's failure to insure there was proper fuel in the aircraft and the flight instructor's misjudgment of his …Fuel exhaustion due to the flight instructor's failure to insure there was proper fuel in the aircraft and the flight instructor's misjudgment of his altitude and airspeed while executing a power-off forced landing in a large open field. Factors include: a wet landing surface and trees located on the boundary of the field. |
| Dec 25, 1996 | AUSTIN, TX | N66773 | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for…The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the fuel system. |
| Aug 29, 1996 | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | N9253U | Minor | substantial |
the student pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating t…the student pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft, darkness, and lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. |
| May 26, 1996 | LOS BANOS, CA | N66392 | Minor | substantial |
fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision to utilize a high engine power setting which reduced the airplane's endurance, and the …fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision to utilize a high engine power setting which reduced the airplane's endurance, and the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. |
| Nov 29, 1995 | SANTA FE, NM | N8130V | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Sep 19, 1994 | HOUSTON, TX | N9247U | Minor | destroyed | THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE GO AROUND. |
| May 21, 1994 | ADDISON, NY | N3335V | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING AND COLLISION WITH TREES. |