Cessna 150L Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 464 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1998 | PEARLAND, TX | N19271 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of the wrong runway/landing area. A factor was the lack of visual runway cues available to the pilot. |
| May 24, 1998 | BLAKESLEE, PA | N6562G | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departing. |
| May 24, 1998 | SANDPOINT, ID | N1479Q | Serious (1) | substantial | Loss of consciousness by the pilot-in-command/flight instructor, resulting in loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with terrain. |
| Apr 09, 1998 | SEATTLE, WA | N39AA | Minor | minor |
The pilot's failure to reposition the flaps to the 20 degree position during a go-around, as called for in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. Factors inc…The pilot's failure to reposition the flaps to the 20 degree position during a go-around, as called for in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. Factors include the pilot's decision to land long behind a departing aircraft, an encounter with wake turbulence during the landing sequence, and electric transmission lines in the vicinity of the airport. |
| Mar 13, 1998 | CONWAY, AR | N21915 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and her improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing. |
| Jan 18, 1998 | GUNTERSVILLE, AL | N7443G | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's intentional shut down of the engine in flight that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of both magnetos. |
| Dec 14, 1997 | LITCHFIELD, MN | N18031 | Incident | destroyed |
the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted go-a…the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind condition, and the proximity of trees. |
| Nov 27, 1997 | CENTER VILLAGE, OH | N11350 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Sep 21, 1997 | EASTON, NY | N6865G | Serious (1) | substantial |
mechanical binding of the number three exhaust valve, and the pilot/owner's improper planning/decision by failing to ensure the engine was operating p…mechanical binding of the number three exhaust valve, and the pilot/owner's improper planning/decision by failing to ensure the engine was operating properly before takeoff. A related factor was: the pilot/owner's failure to ensure that annual maintenance was performed. |
| Sep 12, 1997 | HILO, HI | N18503 | Serious (1) | substantial |
failure of the pilot to verify the quantity of fuel before departure, and to monitor fuel consumption during the flight, which led to fuel exhaustion,…failure of the pilot to verify the quantity of fuel before departure, and to monitor fuel consumption during the flight, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Tall grass in the emergency landing was a related factor. |
| Aug 16, 1997 | WESTFIELD, MA | N16040 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which fail to include a weight and balance check and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. |
| Jul 22, 1997 | PORTLAND, TN | N10744 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's attempt to perform a short field takeoff in unsuitable terrain. A related factor was the pilot's desire to impress his co-workers. |
| Mar 21, 1997 | NOGALES, AZ | N21993 | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination resulting from the pilot's inadequate fuel storage and filtering procedures. |
| Jan 12, 1997 | COLLEGEVILLE, PA | N10809 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in …The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. A contributing factor was wind gusts. |
| Sep 06, 1996 | HOPE, ME | N6632G | Incident | substantial |
inadequate preflight, by not refueling the airplane during an en route stop, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forc…inadequate preflight, by not refueling the airplane during an en route stop, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing. |
| Jul 25, 1996 | PHILIPPI, WV | N21953 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient al…the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees, while maneuvering at low altitude. Intentional maneuvering at low altitude was a related factor. |
| Jul 16, 1996 | VERSAILLES, MO | N11303 | Minor | substantial | the student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around. |
| Jul 07, 1996 | CALIFORNIA CITY, CA | N332CS | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's selection of an inadequate cruise altitude in an area of rising terrain and his failure to consider the effect of the high density altitud…The pilot's selection of an inadequate cruise altitude in an area of rising terrain and his failure to consider the effect of the high density altitude on the climb capability of the aircraft. |
| Jun 19, 1996 | SANFORD, FL | N11532 | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent nose over. |
| Jun 13, 1996 | LEVELLAND, TX | N17299 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's improper use of mixture control resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| May 25, 1996 | MATAWAN, NJ | N10439 | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. The gusty wind condtion was a related factor. |
| Apr 12, 1996 | AKRON, OH | N16188 | Minor | substantial | a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Apr 09, 1996 | SIKESTON, MO | N6689G | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors relating to the acciden…The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane. |
| Mar 31, 1996 | SACRAMENTO, CA | N5266Q | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and the student's failure to use carburetor heat. The carburetor icing (weather) condition was a related …A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and the student's failure to use carburetor heat. The carburetor icing (weather) condition was a related factor. |
| Mar 04, 1996 | CUMMINGS, GA | N7176G | Serious (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's abrupt retraction of the flaps and his failure to coordinate airspeed with flap retraction which resulted in the lack of airplane performa…the pilot's abrupt retraction of the flaps and his failure to coordinate airspeed with flap retraction which resulted in the lack of airplane performance. |