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, 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. |
| Jul 05, 1999 | LYONS, KS | N45078 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel management leading to fuel exhaustion. |
| 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. |
| Jun 07, 1999 | ST. AUGUSTINE, FL | N704KK | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind. |
| Jun 04, 1999 | LA FAYETTE, GA | N3773V | Minor | substantial | The improper flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision by the pilot in command. |
| May 20, 1999 | BUHL, ID | N3834V | Incident | substantial | An inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Gusting wind conditions were a factor. |
| May 12, 1999 | LUCERNE VALLEY, CA | N66487 | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and improper fuel consumption calculations. |
| 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. |
| May 02, 1999 | CHATTANOOGA, TN | N704RB | Minor | substantial | The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the flare/touchdown. |
| Apr 20, 1999 | S. ROCKLEDGE, FL | N66560 | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions and the subse…A total loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions and the subsequent emergency landing to unsuitable terrain and collision with a tree. |
| 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. |
| Feb 03, 1999 | PAXTON, IL | N704BF | Minor | substantial |
the inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command and the exhaustion of usable fuel. Factors were the tailwind landing condition and the roug…the inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command and the exhaustion of usable fuel. Factors were the tailwind landing condition and the rough terrain at the landing site. |
| 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 | POCAHONTAS, MS | N63447 | Minor | substantial |
The delay by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to abort the takeoff after the student landed slightly long and his delay to add power to perform a touch-and-…The delay by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to abort the takeoff after the student landed slightly long and his delay to add power to perform a touch-and-go landing. |
| 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 28, 1998 | LAMAR, CO | N704DL | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain climb airspeed, and inadvertently allowing the airplane to stall/mush. A factor was the embankment. |
| 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. |
| Aug 02, 1998 | WORTHINGTON, MA | N704ZY | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to diverted attention. |
| 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. |
| Jul 17, 1998 | NICEVILLE, FL | N704YG | Minor | substantial | Proper touchdown point not attained. Factors were a tailwind and wet grass. |