Cessna 150 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04, 1988 | HEMET, CA | N60547 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED AT WHICH THE AIRCRAFT IS CONTROLLABLE. GUSTY WINDS, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDES AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBT…PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED AT WHICH THE AIRCRAFT IS CONTROLLABLE. GUSTY WINDS, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDES AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN A PREFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING AND TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| Aug 30, 1988 | CALDWELL, ID | N23204 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 1988 | BELLBROOK, OH | N8660G | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE PIC TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO SUSTAIN FLIGHT DURING INITIAL CLIMB TO CLEAR A BARRIER AFTER TAKING OFF FROM AN OFF AIRPORT AREA…FAILURE OF THE PIC TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO SUSTAIN FLIGHT DURING INITIAL CLIMB TO CLEAR A BARRIER AFTER TAKING OFF FROM AN OFF AIRPORT AREA. |
| Jul 25, 1988 | PALMYRA, NY | N51413 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 04, 1988 | PLYMOUTH, OH | N2865S | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 29, 1988 | SKYKOMISH, WA | N2RE | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 1988 | FT WAYNE, IN | N4744X | Fatal | destroyed |
INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN DUE TO THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, AND FAILURE TO AVOID THE ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A THUNDERSTO…INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN DUE TO THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, AND FAILURE TO AVOID THE ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A THUNDERSTORM. |
| Jun 22, 1988 | EASTMAN, GA | N4282U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 08, 1988 | QUARTZSITE, AZ | N7892F | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 28, 1988 | PETERSBURG, VA | N6699F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 09, 1988 | MANSFIELD, MO | N8605S | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 04, 1988 | KOTZEBUE, AK | N6592G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 15, 1988 | DEER LODGE, MT | N13788 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 11, 1988 | SYLVA, NC | N1258Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 27, 1988 | HENDERSON, TX | N5522G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 17, 1988 | SO. CHARLESTON, WV | N9399U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 09, 1988 | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | N618DP | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 02, 1988 | DOUGLAS, AZ | N61305 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | INADVERTENT ENTRY INTO A STALL/SPIN BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. |
| Jan 31, 1988 | NORWALK, WI | N9458U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 14, 1988 | CEDARTOWN, GA | N12NF | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 24, 1987 | DESTIN, FL | N7005S | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 05, 1987 | MARION, IL | N7533G | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 30, 1987 | AGUADILLA, PR | N4081U | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 12, 1987 | GARDNER, MA | N50342 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 1987 | MURRAY, KY | N6795G | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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