Cessna 150M Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 585 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 05, 2010 | Pahokee, FL | N2990V | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| May 31, 2010 | Glasco, KS | N9388U | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s delay in applying full power to arrest a sink rate at low altitude. |
| Jul 28, 2009 | Lexington, KY | N6433K | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel manangement. |
| May 30, 2009 | Zebulon, NC | N7614U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. |
| Jan 11, 2009 | Sellersburg, IN | N778ME | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. An additional cau…The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Dec 31, 2008 | Greene, IA | N899CB | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rough, snow-covered terrain. |
| Oct 07, 2008 | Iowa City, IA | N533JR | Serious (1) | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was on-board prior to flight. |
| Jul 28, 2008 | Phoenix, AZ | N704JD | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. |
| Jun 07, 2008 | Forrest City, AR | N3266V | Fatal (1) | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. |
| May 28, 2008 | Cove, OR | N63422 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during a go-around. |
| May 12, 2008 | Palestine, IL | N66381 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct a low-power spiraling descent ope…The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct a low-power spiraling descent operation during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and the weather that was conducive to carburetor icing. |
| Oct 14, 2007 | Hillsboro, OR | N45720 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged and delayed landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway. Contributing factors in the accident we…The pilot's misjudged and delayed landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway. Contributing factors in the accident were the night conditions and the optical illusion created by the narrow runway width and upsloping terrain. |
| Oct 08, 2007 | Palmyra, PA | N6252K | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the CFI's failure to take remedial action. |
| Jul 20, 2007 | Woodland, CA | N531M | Minor | substantial |
An in-flight collision with a bird. A factor in the accident was the deteriorated aircraft performance capability due to the increased drag that made…An in-flight collision with a bird. A factor in the accident was the deteriorated aircraft performance capability due to the increased drag that made continued flight impossible. |
| Jul 06, 2007 | Muncie, IN | N7693U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the …The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the premature flare and the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| May 18, 2007 | Spanish Fork, UT | N9397U | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. F…The student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds, and a ditch near the runway environment. |
| May 06, 2007 | Sonoma, CA | N45316 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
| Mar 25, 2007 | Austin, IN | N66673 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to abort the takeoff. Contributing factors were a tailwind and a short runway. |
| Mar 05, 2007 | Bedford, IN | N66513 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Suicide. |
| Jan 05, 2007 | Bristol, WI | N63332 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to taxi on for takeoff. A factor was the soft terrain condition. |
| Dec 27, 2006 | Eastland, TX | N9364U | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and an overrun. A factor associa…The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and an overrun. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's misjudged distance/speed while landing. |
| Jun 13, 2006 | Shelby, NC | N7579U | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine po…The student pilot's improper preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| May 27, 2006 | Bishopville, SC | N66058 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the approach to land, which resulted in an off-airport emergency landing. |
| May 25, 2006 | Raharney, EI | EI-CHM | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 21, 2006 | Ardmore, OK | N714BL | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. |