Cessna 150F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 276 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2009 | Abilene, KS | N8312G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique, resulting in an excessive side load on the left landing gear that led to an overload failure of it…The pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique, resulting in an excessive side load on the left landing gear that led to an overload failure of its axle. |
| Dec 28, 2008 | Palenstine, TX | N8212F | Serious (2) | substantial | The failure of the pilot to ensure security of the cockpit switches before rotating the propeller. |
| Nov 22, 2008 | Trenton, TX | N8900S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instruct…The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot. |
| Jul 08, 2008 | Kalispell, MT | N8647G | Serious (2) | destroyed |
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel system contamination by a foreign substance. Contributing to the accident was the unev…A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel system contamination by a foreign substance. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain. |
| Jun 28, 2008 | Johannesburg, MI | N7886F | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing resulting in a loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the f…The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing resulting in a loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions, and the rough terrain. |
| Mar 13, 2008 | Middlesboro, KY | N6651F | Serious (1) | substantial | The mechanic's improper maintenance installation of the No. 1 cylinder rocker arms which led to oil starvation and a loss of engine power. |
| Apr 22, 2007 | Paw Paw, MI | N8893S | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on final approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the gusting wind c…The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on final approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the trees. |
| Apr 05, 2007 | Grain Valley, MO | N7893F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the street sign wh…The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the street sign which was contacted, the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane and the ditch which was contacted. |
| Dec 03, 2006 | Livermore Falls, ME | N8019F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a groundloop. |
| Nov 02, 2006 | McHenry, MD | N7953F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb. |
| Jul 25, 2006 | Palatka, FL | N8896G | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapse…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapsed nose gear assembly, and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent stall. |
| May 22, 2006 | Levelland, TX | N6242R | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were low altitude and the gusting wind. |
| Dec 20, 2005 | Poplar Grove, IL | N8723S | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing, and not maintaining airplane control during the landing. |
| Nov 08, 2005 | Mesa, AZ | N8903S | Minor | substantial |
the failure of the flap motor fuse that rendered the flaps inoperable during a critical phase of flight. Factors in the accident were the lack of sui…the failure of the flap motor fuse that rendered the flaps inoperable during a critical phase of flight. Factors in the accident were the lack of suitable terrain to perform an emergency landing and the owner's use of nonapproved fuses for the flap motor circuit. |
| Oct 13, 2005 | Pineville, KY | N8684S | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ce…The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and fog. |
| May 25, 2005 | Neodesha, KS | N8337G | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing, his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and his subsequent …The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing, his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The pilot's attempt to abort the landing, and the soft grass and tree line adjacent to the runway pavement were contributing factors. |
| May 24, 2005 | Jennings, LA | N7878F | Incident | substantial | The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision while on final approach. |
| Apr 30, 2005 | China, ME | N6256R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper inflight decision to land in a field instead of a nearby airport, after encountering deteriorating weather conditions. A factor …The pilot's improper inflight decision to land in a field instead of a nearby airport, after encountering deteriorating weather conditions. A factor was the deteriorating weather conditions. |
| Apr 15, 2005 | Prescott, AZ | N8324G | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. |
| Mar 20, 2005 | Tontitown, AR | N6828F | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's falure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind. |
| Sep 10, 2004 | Ancona, IL | N6544F | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot became incapacitated (unconscious) for undetermined reasons which resulted in his inability to maintain altitude. |
| Jun 07, 2004 | Forest Lake, MN | N6620F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resultied in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors associated with the acciden…The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resultied in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the dark light conditions and the water on which the forced landing was made. |
| Mar 05, 2004 | Harrisonburg, VA | N3038X | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to attempt a landing with an excessive tailwind, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while attempting to climb during…The pilot's improper decision to attempt a landing with an excessive tailwind, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while attempting to climb during a go-around. A factor related to the accident was the tailwind conditions and the rising terrain beyond the runway. |
| Feb 07, 2004 | Suffolk, VA | N8745S | Incident | substantial | The failure of the number four cylinder barrel due to fatigue which originated from a corrosion pit at the base of a cooling fin. |
| Sep 22, 2003 | Reedley, CA | N3093X | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path and airspeed during final, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. |