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 06, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ | N45659 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 13, 2022 | Brodhead, WI | N63246 | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain…A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain. |
| Jul 29, 2014 | Waterloo, NY | N66358 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions while on approach to the runway. |
| Jun 12, 2012 | Licey, DR | HI-561 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 19, 2011 | Garland, TX | N714FS | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 03, 2010 | Neola, UT | N3143V | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line. |
| May 31, 2010 | Glasco, KS | N9388U | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s delay in applying full power to arrest a sink rate at low altitude. |
| May 28, 2008 | Cove, OR | N63422 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during a go-around. |
| Jul 20, 2007 | Woodland, CA | N531M | Minor | substantial |
An in-flight collision with a bird. A factor in the accident was the deteriorated aircraft performance capability due to the increased drag that made…An in-flight collision with a bird. A factor in the accident was the deteriorated aircraft performance capability due to the increased drag that made continued flight impossible. |
| May 06, 2007 | Sonoma, CA | N45316 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
| May 07, 2006 | Green Valley, AZ | N66705 | Minor | destroyed |
the failure of the certified flight instructor to retract the flaps to the proper go-around setting and to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which…the failure of the certified flight instructor to retract the flaps to the proper go-around setting and to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which led to a stall/mush. |
| Apr 10, 2006 | Passadumkeag, ME | N714EJ | Minor | substantial |
The partially blocked fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. Factors in the accident included inadequate…The partially blocked fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. Factors in the accident included inadequate maintenance, and the unsuitable terrain. |
| Dec 21, 2005 | Algona, IA | N9292U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent flight into unexpected instrument conditions and his visual look out not possible during takeoff leading to the nose over duri…The pilot's inadvertent flight into unexpected instrument conditions and his visual look out not possible during takeoff leading to the nose over during the emergency landing after takeoff. Factors were the unexpected fog and the dark night conditions. |
| Jun 16, 2005 | Panama City, FL | N45372 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude while on final approach with a tailwind, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway. |
| Apr 09, 2004 | Marion, IN | N6160K | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision to ensure adequate takeoff performance by the improper use of flaps and failure to establish the ai…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision to ensure adequate takeoff performance by the improper use of flaps and failure to establish the aircraft was within weight and balance limitations. |
| Apr 02, 2004 | Orem, UT | N66758 | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors include t…the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors include the dark night light conditions, and the trees. |
| May 18, 2003 | Freeport, IL | N2842V | Minor | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Aug 17, 2000 | CHAPIN, IL | N304JF | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to the flight and exhaustion of the fuel supply. A factor to the accident was the embankment. |
| Apr 12, 2000 | AUBURN, WA | N9301U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow aircraft operating procedures by not raising the flaps during the go-around maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilo…The pilot's failure to follow aircraft operating procedures by not raising the flaps during the go-around maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to adhere to the balked landing checklist (FLAPS to 20) resulting in degraded climb performance, and the power lines in his flight path. |
| Apr 08, 2000 | LEESBURG, FL | N45618 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects during the final approach. A factor was downdraft on final approach. |
| Aug 01, 1999 | GREENVILLE, SC | N3206V | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power while in descent for landing due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly plan and load the fuel…A total loss of engine power while in descent for landing due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly plan and load the fuel required, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during a forced landing. |
| Jul 20, 1999 | ASHEBORO, NC | N704ET | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees. |