Cessna 150F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 276 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08, 2003 | Knox City, TX | N8158S | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate flight planning/decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the stu…The student pilot's inadequate flight planning/decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 21, 2003 | Laramie, WY | N8065F | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, trees, mountainous terrain, and unsuitab…A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, trees, mountainous terrain, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. |
| Jun 26, 2003 | Williamson, NY | N8517G | Incident | substantial | The failure of a rocker arm shaft boss, which resulted in a partial loss of power and subsequent forced landing. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. |
| Apr 23, 2003 | Three Rivers, MI | N8082F | Incident | substantial | The directional control not maintained by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience was a contributing factor. |
| Feb 22, 2003 | Rome, GA | N8115F | Incident | substantial | The maintenance personnel failure to secure the throttle linkage during the installation of the carburetor that resulted in the loss of engine power. |
| Jan 19, 2003 | Crestline, OH | N8555G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the plowed, snow covered field. |
| Nov 12, 2002 | Logan, UT | N7198F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's premature flare and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. A contributing factor was the dusk light conditions. |
| Oct 14, 2002 | Julian, CA | N8735G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 02, 2002 | DEMING, NM | N8351G | Serious (1) | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. A contributing factor was the weather con…The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. A contributing factor was the weather conducive to carburetor icing conditions. |
| Jul 18, 2002 | Grants, NM | N8067S | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were …the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the high density altitude conditions, the terrain barrier (berm). |
| Jul 10, 2002 | Ft. Wayne, IN | N8798S | Incident | substantial |
The corroded throttle cable resulting in a loss of engine power. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection, the unsuitable terrain encountered du…The corroded throttle cable resulting in a loss of engine power. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection, the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing, the ditch, and the fence. |
| Jul 20, 2001 | Lake City, FL | N8374G | Minor | substantial | The pilots failure to maintain clearance during an approach to land, that resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. |
| Jun 03, 2001 | Arlington, WA | N546M | Incident | substantial | A fire that originated in the aircraft's carburetor. |
| Jan 08, 2001 | Meeker, CO | N8067F | Incident | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the instructor to ensure there was sufficient fuel for the flight. Factors were the instructor's inadequate supe…Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the instructor to ensure there was sufficient fuel for the flight. Factors were the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot, and the deep snow-covered terrain. |
| Sep 04, 2000 | GUTHRIE, OK | N8783S | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 22, 2000 | FRIENDLY, MD | N8709G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inability to locate the airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the night light conditions. |
| Jul 20, 2000 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N6296R | Serious (2) | substantial |
The failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to adequately supervise the instructional flight. Factors in the accident were an inadvertent spin entry by…The failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to adequately supervise the instructional flight. Factors in the accident were an inadvertent spin entry by the student, and the pilot-in-command's failure to utilize adequate altitude for a stall demonstration. |
| Feb 08, 2000 | ENGLEWOOD, FL | N6630F | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to retract the flaps from the fully extended position following the last landing resulting in the failure to maintain airspee…The failure of the pilot to retract the flaps from the fully extended position following the last landing resulting in the failure to maintain airspeed and subsequent descent for a forced landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's disregard for the wind direction resulting in a 12 knot tailwind on departure. |
| Jan 29, 2000 | WINDSOR, CA | N8281F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he did not perform a fuel calculation, and his failure to verify the fuel quantity on board the airp…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he did not perform a fuel calculation, and his failure to verify the fuel quantity on board the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with the ground. |
| Jan 14, 2000 | LIVINGSTON, TX | N6691F | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power resulting from an exhaust valve failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Oct 29, 1999 | BAY SPRINGS, MS | N6444F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a loss of control and stall. A factor was a stuck exhaust valve. |
| Oct 24, 1999 | ARECIBO, PR | N8865G | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during final approach to landing. A factor was the hay bundles. |
| Oct 13, 1999 | EAST TROY, WI | N7941F | Incident | substantial |
the pilot not maintaining directional control and not obtaining a proper climb rate. Factors were the gusts, and the ground loop that was encountered…the pilot not maintaining directional control and not obtaining a proper climb rate. Factors were the gusts, and the ground loop that was encountered. A finding was the pilot atempted a go-around. |
| Oct 01, 1999 | POTEAU, OK | N8092S | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The instructor pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making, which resulted in the continued flight with a disabled generator and subsequent total fai…The instructor pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making, which resulted in the continued flight with a disabled generator and subsequent total failure of the electrical system. Factors were the installation of the inadequate generator fuse by unknown person(s), the instructor's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the flight, and the dark night conditions. |
| Aug 22, 1999 | ZACHARY, LA | N6243R | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to refuel and his disorientation. Factors were the dusk light…The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to refuel and his disorientation. Factors were the dusk light conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |