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
Apr 30, 1994 FARMINGDALE, NJ N1561Q Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
Mar 26, 1994 N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC N16233 Minor substantial The improper procedures used by ground personnel during banner tow operations.
Feb 24, 1994 SAN JACINTO, CA N10998 Fatal (2) destroyed
THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS, WHICH LED TO HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN …

THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS, WHICH LED TO HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE FROM MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE.
Feb 14, 1994 OCEAN SPRINGS, MS N10797 Incident substantial THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Jan 23, 1994 WAUBAY, SD N10449 Incident substantial the pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident is the false indications on the fuel gauges.
Nov 21, 1993 KINSTON, NC N5340Q Minor substantial
WAS THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE GO AROUND. A FACTOR WAS THE WIND GUSTS WHICH OCCURRED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCI…

WAS THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE GO AROUND. A FACTOR WAS THE WIND GUSTS WHICH OCCURRED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Oct 22, 1993 ATHENS, TX N17056 Incident substantial PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DUE TO IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS.
Oct 15, 1993 VAN NUYS, CA N150GS Incident substantial the pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations. Fuel exhaustion is a factor in this accident.
Sep 14, 1993 SILVERTON, OR N11882 Incident substantial CLEARANCE WAS NOT MAINTAINED. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: POOR IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION.
Sep 05, 1993 CHEMEHUEVI VALY, CA N10669 Incident substantial A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE NATURE OF THE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING ATTEMPT.
Jul 31, 1993 DANIELSON, CT N21918 Serious (1) destroyed UNDETERMINED.
Jul 22, 1993 HANFORD, CA N7457G Incident substantial
THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH, FAILURE TO MAINTA…

THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S POORLY PLANNED APPROACH, FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER GLIDE PATH, DELAY IN RAISING THE FLAPS, AND THE IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT.
Jul 10, 1993 ONTARIO, OR N10050 Incident substantial THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S DELAYED GO AROUND.
Jun 16, 1993 NAVASOTA, TX N11069 Minor substantial PARTIAL POWER LOSS DUE TO LEFT MAGNETO FLUCTUATING DUE TO LOOSE COIL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING
Jun 12, 1993 YUCAIPA, CA N19507 Incident substantial
the flight instructor's selection of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing demonstration. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude …

the flight instructor's selection of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing demonstration. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude existing at the time of the mishap.
May 27, 1993 FORT MYERS, FL N11831 Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM IN-FLIGHT FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.
May 15, 1993 FAIRMONT, WV N16224 Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOTS TO PROPERLY CLEAR THE ENGINE DURING THE APPROACH.
May 13, 1993 WASHINGTON, MO N10011 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT.
May 01, 1993 DE KALB, IL N6783G Fatal (2) destroyed THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT FLYING THE AIRPLANE TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALL SPEED.
Apr 19, 1993 MELVILLE, NY N601MS Minor substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING.
Mar 06, 1993 PROVO, UT N150KC Incident substantial DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED.
Jan 27, 1993 FORT WORTH, TX N5414Q Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND
Dec 27, 1992 CLINT, TX N18532 Serious (1) destroyed THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Dec 19, 1992 WEEDSPORT, NY N6524G Incident substantial
THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR DID NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE AFTER LANDING ROLL. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE STRONG CR…

THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR DID NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE AFTER LANDING ROLL. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE STRONG CROSS WINDS AND THE ICE PATCHED RUNWAY.
Nov 28, 1992 WALDRON, MO N18528 Fatal (2) destroyed THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL.
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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