Cessna 150M Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 585 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Jun 05, 2003 | Londonderry, VT | N704TG | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilots inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a safe altitude above the rising terrain. Factors…The pilots inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a safe altitude above the rising terrain. Factors related to the accident were the low ceilings and rising terrain. |
| May 18, 2003 | Freeport, IL | N2842V | Minor | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. |
| 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. |
| Nov 08, 2002 | New Town, ND | N2995V | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors are the pilot becoming lost/di…The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors are the pilot becoming lost/disoriented and night conditions. |
| Oct 21, 2002 | Kincaid, IL | N7XC | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the terrain during the aerobatic maneuver. A factor to the accident was the pilot being impaired by…The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the terrain during the aerobatic maneuver. A factor to the accident was the pilot being impaired by alcohol. |
| 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. |
| Jun 04, 2002 | Ormond Beach, FL | N63591 | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student and failure to take prompt remedial action, resulting in a collision with a tree, a…The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student and failure to take prompt remedial action, resulting in a collision with a tree, a subsequent loss of control, and collision with the ground. |
| 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. |
| Nov 20, 2001 | Stuart, FL | N590AM | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with trees during a forced…The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with trees during a forced landing. |
| Nov 12, 2001 | Dyer, IN | N63262 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and the flight instructor's inadequate supervisio…The failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, his impairment due to the use of over-the-counter medication is a contributing factor. |
| 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. |
| Oct 05, 2000 | HAVERFORD TWP., PA | N704ST | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inability to locate the airport. A factor in this accident was the dark n…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inability to locate the airport. A factor in this accident was the dark night conditions. |