Cessna 150L Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 464 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 06, 2002 | Arecibo, PR | N11294 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilots failure to follow the normal takeoff checklist (Wing Flaps-Up) and failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff that resulted in an inadvert…The pilots failure to follow the normal takeoff checklist (Wing Flaps-Up) and failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff that resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Nov 28, 2002 | Powells Point, NC | N10905 | Incident | substantial | a loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing. |
| Aug 04, 2002 | Manvel, TX | N10935 | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jul 19, 2002 | Hurricane, UT | N6383H | Incident | substantial | pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. |
| May 21, 2002 | Pinar Del Rio, CU | N5332Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 02, 2002 | Lawrenceville, GA | N6613G | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and during his subsequent attempt at a go around, resulting in collision with a tree…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and during his subsequent attempt at a go around, resulting in collision with a tree and impact with the terrain. |
| Nov 10, 2001 | NOGALES, AZ | N10680 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot failed to maintain directional control while landing in a cross wind. He attempted a go-around, but inadvertently stalled the airplane, whi…The pilot failed to maintain directional control while landing in a cross wind. He attempted a go-around, but inadvertently stalled the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the runway. |
| Oct 20, 2001 | Union, IL | N6609G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot not maintaining appropriate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Oct 12, 2001 | Boardman, OR | N18240 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's inability to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from landing resulting in a nose over. Contributing factors were h…The pilot-in-command's inability to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from landing resulting in a nose over. Contributing factors were high winds, crosswind conditions during taxi, and gusty wind conditions. |
| Sep 01, 2001 | Madison, WI | N19302 | Incident | substantial | The deer which struck the empennage of the airplane during the landing flare. |
| Aug 08, 2001 | Fullerton, CA | N6688G | Minor | substantial | loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. |
| Jul 23, 2001 | Lusby, MD | N21964 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. |
| Jun 27, 2001 | Randolph, KS | N5272Q | Incident | substantial |
The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined rea…The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the rough/uneven terrain condition. |
| Jun 22, 2001 | Athboy, EI | G-BAOP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 20, 2001 | Port Townsend, WA | N19218 | Incident | substantial |
An improper decision by the pilot to initiate an evasive maneuver toward the ground at low altitude, resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the ai…An improper decision by the pilot to initiate an evasive maneuver toward the ground at low altitude, resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the aircraft's low altitude. |
| Jun 17, 2001 | MUNSTER, IN | N6557G | Incident | substantial |
Engine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Facto…Engine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Factors relating to this accident were the attempted emergency landing after takeoff and the fence. |
| Jun 16, 2001 | Manteo, NC | N11912 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collisi…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Jun 03, 2001 | Tulare, CA | N10531 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the crosswind climb that resulted in a stall/spin at low altitude and the airplane's subseq…The student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the crosswind climb that resulted in a stall/spin at low altitude and the airplane's subsequent ground impact. A factor was the student's failure to retract the wing flaps. |
| Apr 12, 2001 | Iowa Park, TX | N19045 | Incident | substantial | fuel exhaustion during takeoff due to the pilot's failure to refuel. |
| Nov 27, 2000 | VALLEY SPRING, TX | N18609 | Serious (1) | substantial | the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion after the pilot became lost during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the dark night condition. |
| Oct 26, 2000 | ROCKPORT, TX | N6968G | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ensuing forced la…the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ensuing forced landing. |
| Oct 21, 2000 | Leesburg, FL | N11938 | Incident | minor |
The failure of the pilot of N331DM to maintain a proper visual lookout and ensure adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with N11938. A fac…The failure of the pilot of N331DM to maintain a proper visual lookout and ensure adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with N11938. A factor in the accident was the failure of each pilot to communicate with the other. |
| Oct 14, 2000 | HOMER, GA | N18130 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. |
| Oct 01, 2000 | NASHVILLE, AR | N11390 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced land…The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Sep 14, 2000 | SALEM, OH | N10825 | Incident | substantial | A partial power loss for undetermined reasons. |