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 09, 2004 | Sherrill, AR | N8959U | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Dec 10, 2003 | Tucson, AZ | N63149 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a pilot induced porpoise/oscillation. |
| Sep 07, 2003 | Jetersville, VA | N63600 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun. A factor was the dew on the grass. |
| Mar 03, 2003 | Gateway, CO | N714NF | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the snow-covered runway. |
| Jan 12, 2003 | Charleston, MO | N66507 | Incident | substantial | the inadequate flare by the pilot. Factors were the loose trim tab cable for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 13, 2002 | La Belle, FL | N704TJ | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to use carburetor heat while conditions existed that were conductive to carburetor icing. |
| May 17, 2002 | Godley, TX | N50XP | Incident | substantial |
the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wire dur…the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wire during the precautionary landing. |
| Mar 28, 2002 | Salisbury Ctr, NY | N3006V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed decision to ask for help which led to a power loss due to fuel starvation. |
| Feb 25, 2002 | Ormond Beach, FL | N9890J | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing resulting in the subsequent collapse of the nose gear during the land…The student pilot's improper flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing resulting in the subsequent collapse of the nose gear during the landing flare touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience. |
| Jan 13, 2002 | Clinton, WA | N704NY | Incident | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft. The pilot's inadequate pre…Fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and a fence post were factors. |
| Sep 09, 2001 | South St. Paul, MN | N6142K | Incident | substantial | The student pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was his lack of total flight experience. |
| Sep 05, 2001 | Ormond Beach, FL | N704KK | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown while attempting to make a soft field landing during a supervised solo flight which resulted in s…the student pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown while attempting to make a soft field landing during a supervised solo flight which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft |
| Aug 22, 2001 | Murrietta, CA | N63405 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the muffler assembly causing a fuel line to overheat, resulting in vapor lock, and a subsequent engine failure followed by an emergency…The failure of the muffler assembly causing a fuel line to overheat, resulting in vapor lock, and a subsequent engine failure followed by an emergency landing in rough terrain. |
| Aug 15, 2001 | Cincinnati, OH | N704SE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Jul 26, 2001 | Rapid City, SD | N714GF | Incident | substantial | The student solo pilot failed to compensate for the wind conditions. Factors included the high wind, gusts, and tailwind. |
| Jun 01, 2001 | D'Arcy, CA | N3385V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 31, 2000 | Allegan, MI | N63276 | Incident | substantial | The proper glide path not maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the deep snow. |
| Dec 26, 2000 | NEW UNDERWOOD, SD | N63067 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the plowed field. |
| Nov 24, 2000 | JEFFERSON CITY, MO | N66633 | Incident | substantial | the student pilots failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the service road and the nose gear collapse. |
| Aug 03, 2000 | BLOOMINGTON, IL | N6087K | Incident | substantial |
the pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind weather condition, the airport sign, and the collapsed nose…the pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind weather condition, the airport sign, and the collapsed nose gear. |
| Jun 21, 2000 | EL MONTE, CA | N704QJ | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel of the exhaust system that resulted in an eroded muffler that allowed hot gases t…The inadequate maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel of the exhaust system that resulted in an eroded muffler that allowed hot gases to impinge on magneto wiring and resulted in loss of engine power. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site. |
| Jun 11, 2000 | BETHALTO, IL | N66081 | Incident | destroyed |
the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to fly past the Vandalia airport onto Saint Louis Regional and the fuel exhaustion. A factor was the dit…the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to fly past the Vandalia airport onto Saint Louis Regional and the fuel exhaustion. A factor was the ditch. |
| Apr 14, 2000 | CHICKALOON, AK | N6446K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were an open service door, and snow-covered terrain. |
| Apr 02, 2000 | SKWENTNA, AK | N704GK | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's disorientation, landing at the wrong airpo…The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's disorientation, landing at the wrong airport, flat lighting conditions, and his delay in initiating a go-around. |
| Feb 27, 2000 | MARSHALL, MO | N462Q | Incident | substantial |
the go-around not performed, the improper flare, and recovery from a bounced landing not performed by the pilot. The crosswind was a contributing fac…the go-around not performed, the improper flare, and recovery from a bounced landing not performed by the pilot. The crosswind was a contributing factor. |