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 | NICEVILLE, FL | N704YG | Minor | substantial | Proper touchdown point not attained. Factors were a tailwind and wet grass. |
| 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 04, 1998 | LIVERMORE, CA | N704ZA | Minor | substantial |
The missing nut/cotter pin on the throttle attachment assembly which resulted in the pilot's inability to control engine power, and the hidden obstruc…The missing nut/cotter pin on the throttle attachment assembly which resulted in the pilot's inability to control engine power, and the hidden obstruction (hole) in the landing area. A factor was the high vegetation. |
| 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. |
| May 01, 1998 | LEVELLAND, TX | N459U | Minor | destroyed |
the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation, subsequent encounter with a severe downdraft, and failure (or inability) to compensate for the wind (downdr…the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation, subsequent encounter with a severe downdraft, and failure (or inability) to compensate for the wind (downdraft) condition. The high density altitude was a related factor. |
| 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. |
| Mar 04, 1998 | HAVERHILL, MA | N63387 | Minor | destroyed |
A loss of engine power due to a fractured number two cylinder exhaust valve and cracked cylinder. Contributing factors were the operator's allowance …A loss of engine power due to a fractured number two cylinder exhaust valve and cracked cylinder. Contributing factors were the operator's allowance of the time between engine overhaul to be exceeded and the trees. |
| 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. |
| Oct 20, 1997 | DEMING, NM | N6206K | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing was unsuitable terrain consisting of high vegetation and sand. |
| Oct 19, 1997 | MIAMI, FL | N7814U | Minor | substantial | excessive wear to the number one valve stem and valve stem keepers that resulted in the separation of the valve assembly. |
| Oct 02, 1997 | GEORGETOWN, DE | N63235 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| 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. |
| May 13, 1997 | FREELAND, WA | N7557A | Minor | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the flight instructor's failure to insure there was proper fuel in the aircraft and the flight instructor's misjudgment of his …Fuel exhaustion due to the flight instructor's failure to insure there was proper fuel in the aircraft and the flight instructor's misjudgment of his altitude and airspeed while executing a power-off forced landing in a large open field. Factors include: a wet landing surface and trees located on the boundary of the field. |
| 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. |