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
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.
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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