Cessna 150L Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 464 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

464

All Events

240

Incidents

87

Minor

56

Serious

81

Fatal (123 fatalities)

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.
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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