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 17, 1998 | ORMOND BEACH, FL | N704FE | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jul 09, 1998 | VERO BEACH, FL | N9363U | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to obtain flying speed, and the delayed decision to abort the take-off, leading to a loss of control in flight, and the subse…The failure of the pilot to obtain flying speed, and the delayed decision to abort the take-off, leading to a loss of control in flight, and the subsequent collision with a ditch. |
| Jun 01, 1998 | NEWTON, KS | N714FB | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Related factors were the pilo…the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Related factors were the pilot became disoriented and a dark night. |
| Apr 19, 1998 | LUMBER BRIDGE, NC | N63582 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delay in aborting a takeoff from a wet grass runway. |
| Apr 14, 1998 | GAINESBORO, TN | N704HL | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare during landing. |
| Feb 26, 1998 | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | N45194 | Incident | substantial |
failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to maintain adequate airspeed, during the final approach and flare to land, which resulted in an inadvertent st…failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to maintain adequate airspeed, during the final approach and flare to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and allowed the wingtip to drag during touchdown. |
| Feb 01, 1998 | TROY, MI | N6327K | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane. Factors relating to this accident were: the crosswind, and wet/soft terrai…the student pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane. Factors relating to this accident were: the crosswind, and wet/soft terrain (mud) beside the runway. |
| Dec 16, 1997 | SIDNEY, NE | N3820V | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident w…the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the misunderstood radio communication, and the rough terrain which the airplane encountered. |
| Nov 20, 1997 | TAJIQUE, NM | N714MN | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors included unsuitable terrain, and dark night conditions. |
| Nov 13, 1997 | ORMOND BEACH, FL | N6062K | Incident | substantial | a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 29, 1997 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | N9182U | Incident | substantial |
inadequate service provided by the ground controller, by clearing the Boeing 727 to taxi after the Cessna 150 was cleared to taxi behind the 727, whic…inadequate service provided by the ground controller, by clearing the Boeing 727 to taxi after the Cessna 150 was cleared to taxi behind the 727, which led to a wake turbulence (jet exhaust) encounter and damage to the Cessna 150. |
| Sep 13, 1997 | SALEM, IL | N66547 | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 28, 1997 | BENTON, KS | N704TL | Incident | substantial |
the flight instructor's (CFI') improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power before the airplane was saf…the flight instructor's (CFI') improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power before the airplane was safely landed. |
| Aug 08, 1997 | STANLEY, ID | N704AA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain rotation speed. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and rough runway conditions were factors. |
| Aug 02, 1997 | LEE'S SUMMIT, MO | N66116 | Incident | destroyed |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to ensure that the airplane remained clear of obstrictions (trees). Factors as…the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to ensure that the airplane remained clear of obstrictions (trees). Factors associated with the accident were: the short runway/takeoff area, and the proximity of trees. |
| Jul 30, 1997 | OCEAN CITY, NJ | N63056 | Incident | substantial | Inadequate compensation for the crosswind, and failure to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the crosswind. |
| Jul 07, 1997 | CHICO, CA | N8168U | Incident | substantial | failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Trees at the departure end of the runway were a related factor. |
| Apr 18, 1997 | ORMOND BEACH, FL | N63666 | Incident | substantial | the flight crew's improper planning/decision, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Dec 08, 1996 | KNOXVILLE, TN | N714LF | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a crosswind landing. The strong crosswind …the student pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a crosswind landing. The strong crosswind was a related factor. |
| Nov 10, 1996 | TULSA, OK | N8960U | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due the student pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Nov 02, 1996 | LAKE HAVASU, AZ | N2825V | Incident | destroyed |
carburetor ice, and failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carbu…carburetor ice, and failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, darkness, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Sep 05, 1996 | BOULDER, CO | N704QR | Incident | substantial |
an improper flare by the student pilot, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the student pilot's …an improper flare by the student pilot, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the student pilot's lack of experience in the type (model) of aircraft. |
| Aug 15, 1996 | PATERSON, WA | N3882V | Incident | substantial |
failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a landing, which resulted in an uncontrolled ground loop/swerve. …failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a landing, which resulted in an uncontrolled ground loop/swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and soft terrain beside the runway. |
| Jul 28, 1996 | KNIGHTDALE, NC | N704WM | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing by applying power and slight nose up elevator input. |
| Jun 17, 1996 | KNIGHTDALE, NC | N47ES | Incident | substantial |
failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure proper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subs…failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure proper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subsequent emergency landing. |