Cessna 150F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 276 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2016 | Ponca City, OK | N8619G | Serious (1) | substantial | Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the elevator bolt, which resulted in a loss of elevator control during landing. |
| Oct 08, 2015 | Big Lake, AK | N7064 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering, which resulted in a…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery. |
| Sep 28, 2015 | Port Townsend, WA | N8529G | Serious (2) | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to the mechanic's inadequate tightening of the crankshaft gear retaining bolts during an engine overhaul, which resulted …The loss of engine power due to the mechanic's inadequate tightening of the crankshaft gear retaining bolts during an engine overhaul, which resulted in fatigue failure of the bolts and the crankshaft gear dowel pin that allowed the crankshaft gear to separate from the crankshaft. |
| Sep 26, 2015 | Fort Wayne, IN | N6922F | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 04, 2015 | Brackley, UK | G-ATKF | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 30, 2015 | Harlingen, TX | N8126S | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. |
| May 02, 2015 | Neillsville, WI | N8558G | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal a…A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jun 06, 2014 | Ronan, MT | N3376B | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to insufficient evidence. |
| Dec 14, 2013 | Henderson, NV | N7015F | Minor | substantial | The flight crew's improper in-flight fuel planning lead to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. |
| Nov 20, 2012 | Red Oak, IA | N8000S | Incident | substantial |
The loss of control while landing due to the solo student pilot's delay to execute a go-around and his improper control inputs during a bounced landin…The loss of control while landing due to the solo student pilot's delay to execute a go-around and his improper control inputs during a bounced landing. |
| Nov 04, 2012 | Gothenburg, NE | N8375G | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact …The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Sep 17, 2012 | Snohomish, WA | N8130F | Minor | substantial | The failure of the right wheel brake hydraulic line during the landing roll, which rendered the brake system inoperative. |
| Jun 21, 2012 | Jackson, CA | N524CC | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jun 08, 2012 | Atlantic Ocean, AO | N8281S | Fatal (1) | substantial | Undetermined (airplane and pilot missing). |
| May 26, 2012 | San Diego, CA | N7093F | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies …A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Apr 22, 2012 | Fairbanks, AK | N7911F | Serious (1) | substantial |
The student pilot did not control the airplane’s pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing…The student pilot did not control the airplane’s pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the pre-takeoff checklist. |
| Oct 13, 2011 | Moncks Corner, SC | N3086X | Fatal (1) | substantial | The debilitating effects of ethylene glycol poisoning, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane. |
| Jul 26, 2011 | Harbor Beach, MI | N3050X | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of …The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power. |
| May 31, 2011 | Sully, IA | N7818F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway…The pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. |
| Mar 26, 2011 | Hannawana Falls, NY | N8830G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 01, 2010 | North Pole, AK | N3569L | Incident | substantial | The overstress separation of the left nose wheel steering linkage rod end during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Sep 26, 2010 | Sweetwater, TN | N7915F | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological condit…The pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. |
| Mar 17, 2010 | Tillamook, OR | N7854F | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat. |
| Oct 10, 2009 | Alexandria, LA | N8642S | Fatal (2) | substantial |
Failure of the wingman to maintain proper separation from the lead airplane during formation maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was lead's abrupt…Failure of the wingman to maintain proper separation from the lead airplane during formation maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was lead's abrupt right bank and both pilots' lack of formation training. |
| Sep 02, 2009 | Rosedale, MI | N6446F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's deteriorated physical…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's deteriorated physical and mental capabilities. |