Cessna 150M Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 585 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 09, 1996 | RED WING, MN | N9132U | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply. A factor relating to the accident was: soft te…the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply. A factor relating to the accident was: soft terrain in the emergency landing area. |
| May 11, 1996 | SPRINGDALE, AR | N704RS | Incident | substantial |
the flight instructor's improper (unapproved) procedure of using the mixture control to simulate an engine failure. A factor relating to the accident…the flight instructor's improper (unapproved) procedure of using the mixture control to simulate an engine failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Mar 09, 1996 | ORMOND BEACH, FL | N704XQ | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot-in-command to apply caburetor heat before reducing the throttle to simulate an engine failure. Contributing to the accident …the failure of the pilot-in-command to apply caburetor heat before reducing the throttle to simulate an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency descent. |
| Jan 25, 1996 | READINGTON, NJ | N9153U | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's unapproved landing at a second destination during his first solo cross-country, and his inadequate compensation for a cross wind, …The student pilot's unapproved landing at a second destination during his first solo cross-country, and his inadequate compensation for a cross wind, which resulted in the airplane veering off of the runway and the subsequent nose over. |
| Jan 15, 1996 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MI | N8375U | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's inadequate preflight and the loose oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and failure of the #1 cylinder connecting rod.…the student pilot's inadequate preflight and the loose oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and failure of the #1 cylinder connecting rod. A factor relating to this accident was the snow covered terrain. |
| Dec 26, 1995 | QUARTZSITE, AZ | N66172 | Incident | substantial | the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Dec 24, 1995 | ROUND ROCK, TX | N19LV | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was…The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Dec 08, 1995 | MOULTONBORO, NH | N45625 | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which allowed the plane to depart the runway and collide with…failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which allowed the plane to depart the runway and collide with a snowbank. A factor relating to the accident was: the icy runway condition. |
| Dec 01, 1995 | BEAUFORT, SC | N8779U | Incident | substantial | An inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of engine power. The tree stump was a factor. |
| Oct 25, 1995 | CENTRALIA, IL | N63566 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper use of flaps leading to the inadvertant stall. |
| Oct 02, 1995 | FILLMORE, CA | N63522 | Incident | substantial | the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight; and the student pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations. |
| Sep 28, 1995 | RUTLAND, VT | N9289U | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Sep 21, 1995 | COLLEGE PLACE, WA | N714NW | Incident | destroyed | the pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 27, 1995 | SANTA ANA, CA | N66758 | Incident | substantial |
the student's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to raise the landing flaps and turn off the carburetor hea…the student's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to raise the landing flaps and turn off the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around. |
| Aug 13, 1995 | KNIGHTDALE, NC | N704ZQ | Incident | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND WHEN HE SAW TH…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND WHEN HE SAW THAT HE WOULD NOT LAND ON THE RUNWAY. |
| Jun 21, 1995 | BOVEY, MN | N45200 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. |
| May 13, 1995 | INDIAN TRAIL, NC | N9215U | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. |
| Mar 25, 1995 | FUQUAY-VARINA, NC | N9345U | Incident | substantial | THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST WHICH RESULTED IN AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WITH THE WING FLAPS EXTENDED. |
| Mar 18, 1995 | GLENNALLEN, AK | N88808 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE A SOFT, SNOW COVERED RUNWAY, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AERO…THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE A SOFT, SNOW COVERED RUNWAY, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE. |
| Jan 20, 1995 | PRESCOTT, AR | N704CH | Incident | substantial | FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S DISORIENTATION AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. |
| Dec 12, 1994 | ORMOND BEACH, FL | N704BJ | Incident | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO INSURE THE AIRCRAFT CONTAINED ENOUGH FUEL TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUS…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO INSURE THE AIRCRAFT CONTAINED ENOUGH FUEL TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. |
| Dec 12, 1994 | FORT PIERCE, FL | N9436U | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND BECAME LOST AND OPERATED THE AIRCRAFT UNTIL FUEL EXHAUSTION. |
| Nov 20, 1994 | MANVILLE, NJ | N2984V | Incident | substantial |
the certificated flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate supervision of the student pilot and ensure control of the airplane during the landi…the certificated flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate supervision of the student pilot and ensure control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. The student pilot's lack of total experience and improper aircraft handling were related factors. |
| Nov 06, 1994 | RADIUM SPRINGS, NM | N6692S | Incident | substantial |
FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDIN…FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Sep 02, 1994 | MESQUITE, TX | N66322 | Incident | substantial | THE UNFAVORABLE GUSTING WINDS. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. |