Cessna 150F Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 276 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

276

All Events

145

Incidents

47

Minor

36

Serious

46

Fatal (61 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Dec 20, 2025 South Park, CA N8155S Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 26, 2025 Lake Havasu City, AZ N8171S Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 17, 2025 Rigby, ID N8047F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 28, 2025 Tracy, CA N6744F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 08, 2025 Zeeland, MI N6561F Incident substantial
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-att…

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and her failure to ensure that the student had relinquished control of the airplane during the go-around.

Jan 04, 2025 McKinney, TX N3589L Incident substantial
The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which r…

The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a nose down impact with the runway.

Oct 31, 2024 Wilder, TN N8110S Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 31, 2024 Castroville, TX N8840S Incident substantial
The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain proper airplane pitch control and airspeed during the go-around, wh…

The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain proper airplane pitch control and airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.

May 13, 2024 Bonners Ferry, ID N3505L Minor substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusting wind conditions.
Jul 31, 2023 Sherman, TX N6837F Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
Jul 18, 2023 Chelan, WA N300SS Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over.
Jun 07, 2023 Wishram, WA N7155F Incident substantial The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
May 18, 2023 Genoa, IL N6840F Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around.
Mar 01, 2023 Hillsboro, TX N3090X Incident substantial Substantial damage for reasons undetermined based on the available evidence.
Oct 26, 2022 Puyallup, WA N6492F Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel management that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jul 13, 2022 Pittstown, NJ N8761G Minor substantial The partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve.
Jun 08, 2022 Fort Duchesne, UT N8889G Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to takeoff from an unimproved surface which resulted in a collision with an object and the airplane nosing over.
May 29, 2022 Jacksonville, FL N8919S Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing after applying power for takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursi…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing after applying power for takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.

Jul 24, 2021 Rock Falls, IL N7893F Incident substantial
The right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-aro…

The right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a forced landing.

Nov 06, 2020 Chandler, AZ N8700G Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 19, 2018 Ferdinand, IN N3002X Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the accumulation of carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine…

The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the accumulation of carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

Nov 26, 2017 Midland, TX N8637S Incident substantial The improper installation of the generator by unknown personnel, which resulted in a loss of oil and subsequent engine failure.
Aug 01, 2017 Bullard, TX N8879S Serious (1) substantial
The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed during the soft-field takeoff, which …

The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed during the soft-field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall.

Jul 23, 2017 Farmerville, LA N8661S Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the lake during a low-level maneuver.
Jun 13, 2016 Rockville, IN N102DK Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's use of an improper soft-field takeoff procedure, which resulted in the airplane having insufficient airspeed to climb out of ground effect…

The pilot's use of an improper soft-field takeoff procedure, which resulted in the airplane having insufficient airspeed to climb out of ground effect and its subsequent impact with trees near the departure end of the runway.

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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