Cessna 150L Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 464 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 1996 | SUN CITY, FL | N18181 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Darkness was a related factor. |
| Dec 29, 1995 | QUARTZITE, AZ | N1246Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's misjudgement of his distance and altitude relationship to the runway, which resulted in an undershoot and failure to achieve the proper to…the pilot's misjudgement of his distance and altitude relationship to the runway, which resulted in an undershoot and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point for landing. |
| Nov 19, 1995 | LANTANA, FL | N18201 | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO USE THE CHECKLIST AND TO SET THE PARKING BRAKES PRIOR TO ENGINE START. |
| Oct 26, 1995 | NORMAN, OK | N5350Q | Incident | substantial |
THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT. FACTORS WERE THE GUSTY …THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT. FACTORS WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS. |
| Sep 24, 1995 | MARLBOROUGH, MA | N1766Q | Fatal (1) | minor |
the Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his p…the Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his position in the traffic pattern in accordance with recommended procedures. |
| Sep 23, 1995 | KONA, HI | N10637 | Minor | substantial |
the failure of the student pilot to properly execute a planned steep approach and long landing so as to avoid wake turbulence behind the preceding lar…the failure of the student pilot to properly execute a planned steep approach and long landing so as to avoid wake turbulence behind the preceding large aircraft. |
| Aug 10, 1995 | OPA LOCKA, FL | N19561 | Incident | substantial | The pilot-in-command's improper use of flaps during an attempted go-around. |
| Aug 08, 1995 | MURPHYSBORO, IL | N11346 | Serious (2) | substantial |
the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which led to a loss of power due to carburetor ice, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced…the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which led to a loss of power due to carburetor ice, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions were a factor. |
| Aug 05, 1995 | PICAYUNE, MS | N18679 | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Aug 02, 1995 | HOLLY SPRINGS, MS | N1774Q | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the oil dip stick was secure prior to departure resulting in loss of engine oil, overheating of the engi…The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the oil dip stick was secure prior to departure resulting in loss of engine oil, overheating of the engine, and loss of engine power. |
| Jul 02, 1995 | HOLLY RIDGE, NC | N28445 | Incident | substantial | the pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain clearance from obstacles. |
| Jun 11, 1995 | LEVELLAND, TX | N10964 | Incident | minor |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE DURING A FORMATION FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPE…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE DURING A FORMATION FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION. |
| Jun 10, 1995 | HIGHGATE, VT | N10913 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | the failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A factor was the Cessna 172H pilot's impairment due to medication. |
| Jun 07, 1995 | ST. CHARLES, MO | N6605G | Minor | substantial |
the student pilot's inadvertent interference with flight controls which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's …the student pilot's inadvertent interference with flight controls which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's excessive use of the elevator control. |
| Mar 03, 1995 | JEFFERSON, GA | N1321Q | Incident | substantial | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER BECAUSE OF STICKING VALVES. A FACTOR WAS THE CONTINUOUS USE OF AN IMPROPER FUEL GRADE. |
| Jan 27, 1995 | NEEDVILLE, TX | N1493Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Loss of control at an altitude insufficient for recovery after one of the two pilots on board attempted an aerobatic maneuver. |
| Dec 27, 1994 | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV | N7446G | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, and his failure to initiate remedial actions in a timely fashion. |
| Nov 09, 1994 | DAWSON SPRINGS, KY | N5483Q | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Other related factors are night conditions and the pilot's improper inflight planning/dec…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Other related factors are night conditions and the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision. |
| Oct 30, 1994 | CRYSTAL RIVER, FL | N19264 | Incident | substantial | A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR. |
| Oct 21, 1994 | ORMOND BEACH, FL | N18539 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING, RESULTING IN AN ON-GROUND LOSS OF CONTROL, AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. |
| Oct 02, 1994 | BOOKER, TX | N16191 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH AN OBJECT. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT AND THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH AN OBJECT. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT AND THE PILOT'S DISREGARD FOR THE LACK OF LIGHTS. |
| Jul 12, 1994 | GREENVILLE, TN | N18714 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient terrain clearance, and his inadvertent stall at low altitude. |
| Jun 21, 1994 | HUBBARD, OR | N19297 | Incident | substantial | DELAYED IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. |
| May 31, 1994 | BOLIVAR, MO | N11286 | Serious (2) | substantial | THE PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF THE CARBURETOR'S INDUCTION AIR OPENING BY A PLASTIC BAG. |
| May 19, 1994 | RIO LINDA, CA | N6747G | Serious (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER MIXTURE LEANING PROCEDURE. FACTOR(S) WERE: THE DISCONNECTED IGNITION LEAD, DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS, UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND THE FE…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER MIXTURE LEANING PROCEDURE. FACTOR(S) WERE: THE DISCONNECTED IGNITION LEAD, DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS, UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND THE FENCE. |