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 01, 1999 | MORRISTOWN, TN | N704YE | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing, and the subsequent skid off the runway and col…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing, and the subsequent skid off the runway and collapsed nose landing gear during the attempt to abort the takeoff. |
| Nov 19, 1999 | CARROLTON, TX | N63077 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Nov 05, 1999 | JACKSONVILLE, NC | N714RA | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's improper supervision of the student pilot during preflight and improper fuel management ensuring there was sufficient fuel for…The flight instructor's improper supervision of the student pilot during preflight and improper fuel management ensuring there was sufficient fuel for the planned flight. This resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 18, 1999 | BUNNELL, FL | N3240V | Incident | substantial |
The erosion and separation of the aft end plate P/N 0450338-18 of the right muffler resulting in exhaust gas contact to electrical wires in the engine…The erosion and separation of the aft end plate P/N 0450338-18 of the right muffler resulting in exhaust gas contact to electrical wires in the engine compartment. Also, unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A finding in the investigation was the inadequate record keeping by the individual who performed the last annual inspection for his failure to timely record in the aircraft maintenance records accomplishment of the inspection. |
| Oct 10, 1999 | WHEELING, IL | N2977V | Incident | substantial | aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the windshear. |
| Sep 22, 1999 | CAMAS, WA | N704XA | Incident | substantial | A misjudged approach and inadequate airspeed. Sunglare, a delayed decision to go-around, and not maintaining clearance from a fence were factors. |
| Sep 06, 1999 | LEBANON, MO | N63668 | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to a fractured shaft supporting the number three cylinder rocker arm. A factor relating to this accident was the trees. |
| Sep 05, 1999 | MENLO PARK, CA | N8135U | Incident | substantial |
The fatigue failure of the left muffler rear wall, which resulted in hot exhaust gasses being ported onto, and shorting, the magneto p-lead wires. Th…The fatigue failure of the left muffler rear wall, which resulted in hot exhaust gasses being ported onto, and shorting, the magneto p-lead wires. The failure of maintenance personnel to detect the impending failure of the muffler during the recent engine maintenance activity is also causal. |
| Aug 09, 1999 | PERRY, IA | N66271 | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in her failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor assoc…the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in her failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition. |
| Aug 06, 1999 | SIKESTON, MO | N3755V | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power due to the stuck exhaust valve. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. |
| Jul 18, 1999 | BEAUMONT, TX | N150WM | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's excessive rate of descent resulting in the hard landing and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 17, 1999 | GLENNS FERRY, ID | N704AX | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted takeoff. A related factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience. |
| Jul 07, 1999 | POCAHONTAS, AR | N7660U | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the carburetor heat control cable which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb. A factor was the lack…The failure of the carburetor heat control cable which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 30, 1999 | HONOLULU, HI | N63614 | Incident | substantial |
The airplane's encounter with turbulent air from the rotor wash of a large military helicopter, which resulted from the instructor's decision to conti…The airplane's encounter with turbulent air from the rotor wash of a large military helicopter, which resulted from the instructor's decision to continue the approach while the helicopter was on the runway. |
| Jun 15, 1999 | BELLINGHAM, WA | N9349U | Incident | substantial | Compensation for wind conditions was inadequate. Gusting wind conditions was a factor. |
| May 20, 1999 | BUHL, ID | N3834V | Incident | substantial | An inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Gusting wind conditions were a factor. |
| May 08, 1999 | MAYBELL, CO | N6128K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent stall while maneuvering. Factors were the wind gusts weather conditions, and the high density altitude weather conditions. |
| Feb 14, 1999 | BATON ROUGE, LA | N6405K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach airspeed which resulted in a excessive descent rate and hard landing and the pilot's failure to r…The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach airspeed which resulted in a excessive descent rate and hard landing and the pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience. |
| Jan 08, 1999 | MADISONVILLE, TX | N66464 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced l…The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Nov 20, 1998 | TOWER, MN | N66314 | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the icy runway …the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the icy runway and the snowbank. |
| Nov 05, 1998 | WARRENSBURG, MO | N704LV | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were, the …the student pilot's inadequate flare and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were, the student's lack of total experience and the dirt bank which was contacted. |
| Oct 02, 1998 | WILEY FORD, WV | N9273U | Incident | substantial |
Was the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during an unforecast change in wind velocity. Factors were the gusts and the lack of rec…Was the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during an unforecast change in wind velocity. Factors were the gusts and the lack of recent experience for the pilot. |
| Sep 20, 1998 | YUKON, OK | N6107K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and her improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing. |
| Aug 10, 1998 | SANTA PAULA, CA | N704UV | Incident | substantial | Failure of the number one cylinder due to a fatigue crack that had originated from corrosion pits at the cooling fin. |
| Jul 21, 1998 | LITCHFIELD, IL | N9251U | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power due to an open exhaust valve and low cylinder compression. A related factor was the tailwind. |