Cessna 150

FAA incident reports · 230

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Accident 20251109016659ACessna 150 · Marana, AZThe pilot was operating a Cessna 150, [privacy data omitted]. While taxiing to the runday, to depart, he reported that the engine quit and then discovered that the aircraft battery was preventing a normal restart. The pilot exited the aircraft and placed a…Nov 9, 2025 · N6495T · Substantial damageIncident 20241119020539ICessna C-150 · Lake Charles, LAOn nov. 19 departed kbtr to kcwf with over 2 hrs fuel 13 gallons. Headed VFR to Lake Charles, obtained authorization to land at runway 33 at kcwf. I felt total loss of power, notified tower. Was 2.5 miles from runway. Landed in field, no damage to aircraft.Nov 19, 2024 · N7982E · No damageAccident 20230807021359ACessna 150 · Caddo Mills, TXThe pilot had been flying in the airport traffic partern for approximately 30 minutes prior to the accident. After several takeoffs and landings at the airport, this last takeoff resulted in a steep decent and crash into a taxiway. The aircraft came to a stop…Aug 7, 2023 · N5610E · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20230103000279ACessna 150 · Yukon, OKOn January 3, 2023, at approximately 1700 CST, a 1959 Cessna, C150 converted tail dragger, was on a personal flight at Clarence e. Page (krce) ykon, Oklahoma. The pilot stated while on scene "I touchdown and rolled a few feet and all of a sudden the airplane…Jan 3, 2023 · N7769E · Substantial damageAccident 20220820014839ACessna 150 · Berry, ALInstructor pilot with student on a cross country flight when the aircraft lost power and was forced to make an emergency landing near a logging road. The aircraft struck trees during the decent and came to rest in a pile of tree debri. The pilot and student…Aug 20, 2022 · N8797G · DestroyedAccident 20220717012309ACessna 150 · Hanson, MAAircraft departed sherman-private airport (MA63) on the first flight of the day bound for Cranland Airport (28M), visual meterotical conditions prevailed. The aircraft landed Cranland Airport runway 18, nose wheel assembly departed the NLG gear after nose…Jul 17, 2022 · N5859E · Substantial damageAccident 20210730012239ACessna 150 · Banning, CAOn July 30, 2021, about 0930, a Cessna 150 airplane, N8520G, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Banning, California. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a title 14, code of federal regulations part…Jul 30, 2021 · N8520G · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20190227011119ICessna 150 · Berrien Springs, MIOn February 27, 2019 at 1115 eastern standard time, a CE-150 aircraft, N5515E, registered to andrews university and operated by a flight instructor and commercial student, received minor damage when the aircraft veered off runway 13 upon landing and came to…Feb 27, 2019 · N5515E · Minor damageAccident 20180521024459ACessna 150 · Bemidji, MNAircraft ground looped on landing. Left landing gear wheel snapped at attachment due to side load.May 21, 2018 · N5999T · Substantial damageAccident 20180402003272ACessna 150 · Marion, INOn April 2, 2018 at about 1709 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Cessna 150, N5614E was destroyed when it impacted the empennage of a Cessna 525, N511AC. The Cessna 525 had just landed and was rolling out on runway 22 at the Marion Municipal Airport (mzz),…Apr 2, 2018 · N5614E · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20161219022059ACessna 150 · Palm Bay, FLPilots encountered smoke in the cockpit, loss of all electrical power, conducted emergency landing in open field.Dec 19, 2016 · N150EC · Substantial damageAccident 20160626012289ACessna 150 · Reno, NVThe student initially flew with his flight instructor and then was released for his first solo flight. The student preflighted the tail wheel aircraft and departed on runway 8. A witness stated this takeoff and climb appeared satisfactory and his down wind to…Jun 26, 2016 · N5842E · Substantial damageIncident 20160210002239ICessna 150 · Sturgis, SDOn 2/10/2016 at 1130 a Cessna 150 with a Texas taildragger conversion STC, N5945E which is owned/registered to [privacy data omitted] was involved in an incident when a wind gust lifted the tail causing propeller to strike the ground during taxiing, while…Feb 10, 2016 · N5945E · Minor damageAccident 20150324004259ACessna 150 · Flushing, MIOn March 13, 2015 the pilot fueled N7987E adding 10 gallons of 100LL. While fueling the pilot noticed that the fuel did not look right so fueling was discontinued. Further investigation by the pilot revealed that the fuel was contaminated with water. The…Mar 24, 2015 · N7987E · DestroyedIncident 20140104003069ICessna 150 · Macungie, PAWhile in level flight throttle became stuck and aircraft engine started to run rough. Engine quit running and would not restart, pilot performed off airport landing.Jan 4, 2014 · N150EC · No damageAccident 20130804014169ACessna 150 · Hermleigh, TXA helicopter rated private pilot with 185 flight hours was flying a single engine land airplane under solo privileges with 14 hours of experience. He became disoriented and, running low on fuel, elected to make a precautionary landing. The pilot selected a…Aug 4, 2013 · N4281U · Substantial damageAccident 20121024024129ACessna 150 · Carrollton, OHDuring takeoff just as the pilot began to initiate rotation, two deer struck the aircraft. This caused the PIC to stop rotation and maintain control of the aircraft on the ground until stopped.Oct 24, 2012 · N5978E · Substantial damageAccident 20120925021629ACessna 150 · Saint John, AZOn 09/26/2012 a report was received by regional operations center that on 09/25/2012 at approximately 1100 am a pilot stated that he was attempting to land on a dirt strip. The pilot stated that he had lost control of his aircraft and impacted a sand burm…Sep 25, 2012 · N5892E · Substantial damageAccident 20100910046219ACessna 150 · Fayetteville, WVFayetteville, WV (WV59): N7922E, a C150, while departing from the Fayette Airport, lost power and crashed into trees. The local authorities responded and the 2 occupants were taken to a local hospital. The aircraft was destroyed. The pilot sustained minor…Sep 10, 2010 · N7922E · Substantial damageIncident 20090205000789ICessna 150 · Wilsonville, ORDuring cruise pilot felt and heard explosion from engine. Pilot made immediate emergency landing in open field. No injuries or airframe damage was reported. Investigation revealed approximate 4 inch by 6 inch hole in top of engine case with lower half of #2…Feb 5, 2009 · N6417T · Minor damageAccident 20070628015989ACessna 150 · Lancaster, PA(-23) Rocc (regional operations command center) reported emergency off airport landing south east of Lancaster airport (lns). Aircraft landed in a corn field. Substantial damage to aircraft airframe, minor injury to sole occupant (pilot). Local police…Jun 28, 2007 · N7842E · Substantial damageAccident 20070515011369ACessna 150 · English, IN(-23) May 15, 2007 at approximately 11:00 am the pilot [privacy data omitted] was attempting to depart downwind from a grass runway located in English Indiana. Wind was said to be out of the south, less than 10 knots but gusting to 20. The take-off was…May 15, 2007 · N7772E · Substantial damageAccident 20070319003039ACessna 150 · Davenport, WA(-23) During landing roll-out, over corrected for crosswind and a/c exited runway into grass, nosed over. No injuries, no post accident fire.Mar 19, 2007 · N6463T · Substantial damageAccident 20070206001959ACessna 150 · Palmetto, GA(-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] ^ entered the traffic pattern to land on runway 27 at south Fulton airport. The pilot ^pri^ stated the winds were reported at his weather briefing to be 260 at 7 knots. The pilot ^pri^ stated he executed a go around on…Feb 6, 2007 · N5843E · Substantial damageAccident 20060919020239ACessna 150 · Anchorage, AK(-23) Pilot stated to inspector that he was making a local flight, getting familiar with the aircraft, which he had not flown much recently. He stated he entered the pattern, turned base, then turned final. He then retarded the throttle and started the glide…Sep 19, 2006 · N7745E · DestroyedAccident 20060906018459ACessna 150 · Laurel, MT(-23) Pilot aborted takeoff on their private 1300 foot airstrip 3 miles south of Laurel, MT and applied brakes and the aircraft flipped over on its back. No injuries to pilot or passenger. The aircraft received substantial damage. There was no fire involved.…Sep 6, 2006 · N6581T · Substantial damageAccident 20060216029549ACessna 150 · Husum, WA(-23) Aircraft departed Husum, Washington, from the aircraft owner's/pilot's property, became airborne then impacted the earth 200 yards from takeoff. The pilot was removed from the wreckage before I arrived at the accident site. During the investigation…Feb 16, 2006 · N5611E · Substantial damageIncident 20051005025599ICessna 150 · Kingston, ID(-23) Pilot/owner took off from cda with one passenger on board. A few minutes after leaving the cda airport traffic area, the engine started to run rough. The pilot attempted to return to cda but the engine failed. He landed in an open farm field that had…Oct 5, 2005 · N7711E · Minor damageAccident 20050409005089ACessna 150 · Independence, OR(-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] hand propped N7771E, C-150, for the purpose of departing 7S5 to fly to mmv. When the engine started, the aircraft immediately began to move forward, because it was not secured. N7771E struck two parked aircraft before it…Apr 9, 2005 · N7771E · Substantial damageAccident 20040605010189ACessna 150B · Benton, AR(-23) On 06/05/2004, student pilot Mr. Stan warrick was receiving flight instructions from Mr. Tom looker, at the Saline County Airport in boston, AR. (M99). Approximately 1600 CDT, Mr. Stan warrick was on his solo flight and was performing touch and go…Jun 5, 2004 · N5677E · DestroyedAccident 20040601012239ACessna 150 · Midland, MI(-23) Student pilot on his second solo flight was landing at Midland airport on runway 24 after touchdown the aircraft bounced and came down hard on the right wing, the right landing gear sheared off, the fuselage bent as well as the horizontal stabilizer,…Jun 1, 2004 · N959B · DestroyedAccident 20040517017219ACessna 150 · Old Town, ME(-23) After a routine run-up check of a Cessna 150 including RPM check, mag check, instrument check, etc., the aircraft functioning normally and the pilot departed on runway 22 at Old Town airport, Old Town, ME. The pilot observed that the aircraft felt…May 17, 2004 · N7793E · Substantial damageAccident 20040514007419ACessna 150 · Sacramento, KY(-23) Aircraft experienced strong winds while landing on turf runway. Aircraft slid into hanger and car before coming to rest against garage door.May 14, 2004 · N7795E · DestroyedAccident 20040413012179ACessna 150 · Magnolia, AR(-23) On April 13, 2004 aircraft N5628E a Cessna 150, operated by Mr. Raymond matthew hopson, certificate no. 2765795, made a forced landing in a field, 6 miles east of Magnolia, Arkansas, after engine stopped. Aircraft received substantial damage, no…Apr 13, 2004 · N5628E · Substantial damageAccident 20030927027349ACessna 150 · Core Banks, NC(-23) The pilot set up for slow flight. He was circling duck blinds at 500 ft. AGL. The engine began to run rough and stopped. The pilot was unable to make the beach for a landing and landed in a salt marsh. The aircraft flipped over upon touchdown and came…Sep 27, 2003 · N5581E · Substantial damageIncident 20030803018329ICessna 150(-23) Upon lift-off from unimproved airstrip pilot noted possible prop-strike and subsequent vibration. Pilot stated that he pulled the throttle off to abort the take-off. Aircraft continued along gravel bar/riverbed and came to rest flattening left main and…Aug 3, 2003 · N6545T · Minor damageAccident 20020731019499ACessna 150F · Belleville, IL(-23) The pilot received his private pilot certificate on July 9, 2002. The accident occurred 3 weeks later on July 31, 2002. The pilot was flying a Cessna 150F he owned. He was returning from ksus to his home base at 2IL7. Pilot made a low pass of runway 9…Jul 31, 2002 · N8137S · Substantial damageIncident 20020425009499ICessna 150 · Juneau, AK(-23) Arriving at pajn from hoonah, AK, Mr. Macdonald, acting as pilot in command and sole occupant, while landing on rwy 26 apparently lost control of N5974E a conventional gear equipped Cessna 150. Mr. Macdonald stated that he had landed and was proceeding…Apr 25, 2002 · N5974E · Minor damageAccident 20010702015049ACessna 150 · Delano, CA(-23) Complete loss of engine power, off airport landing, aircraft sustained substantial damage, fuel exhaustion may have been a contributing factor. (.19) on July 2, 2001, at 1734 hours pacific daylight time, a Cessna 150, N6475T, made a forced landing in a…Jul 2, 2001 · N6475T · Substantial damageAccident 20010526014641ACessna 150 · Pryor, OK(-23)Glider (N9915X, a schleicher KA6-E) was observed to lift off abruptly and climb higher than tow airplane (N5617E) glider pilot stated that he got caught in "extreme updraft, the likes of which I have never seen in all of my 60 years of flying". Glider…May 26, 2001 · N5617E · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20010519010159ACessna 150 · Griffin, GA(-23)On take-off during initial climb aircraft began to lose power. Pilot began to pump throttle and the engine responded at first but after a few pumps it stopped responding. Pilot landed in a pasture. Aircraft struck a fence and fence post. The left ant…May 19, 2001 · N5854E · No damageAccident 20000819041459ACessna 150 · Collinsville, OK(.4) A witness/commercial pilot, observed the Private pilot taxi the airplane to the north end of the airstrip, takeoff, climb to 50 feet AGL and make a hard left turn at a slow airspeed. The airplane continued to climb at a high angle of attack to 150-200…Aug 19, 2000 · N6425T · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20000812040699ACessna 150 · Carlsbad, CA(.4) On August 12, 2000, about 1130 hours pacific daylight time, a Cessna 150, N6500T, ditched in the pacific ocean about 20 miles west of Carlsbad, California, following a loss of engine power. The airplane was owned and operated by the pilot for fish…Aug 12, 2000 · N6500T · DestroyedIncident 20000521033119ICessna 150 · Eden, NY(-23)On 5/21/00, [privacy data omitted] departed from hamburg airport (4G2) on a recreational flight. During the flight the pilot noticed a drop in engine RPM and the engine started to run erratically and then stopped. [privacy data omitted] Landed in a field…May 21, 2000 · N8587GAccident 20000129010979ACessna 150 · Wiscasset, ME(-23) The pilot reported that after takeoff, at approx. 150 feet, the engine quit. The a/c landed approx. 100 ft from the end of the runway. The a/c came to rest on the nose cowl with the tail in the air. Upon investigaion of the a/c, found the wing tank…Jan 29, 2000 · N7854E · No damageAccident 19990711008649ACessna 150 · Hubbard Lake, MIAcft crashed into a field under unknown circumstances, the pilot/sole occupant suffered fatal injuries, the acft was destroyed. (.19)on July 11, 1999, at 1505 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150, N7983E, piloted by a private pilot, was destroyed when it…Jul 11, 1999 · N7983E · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19980707024229ACessna 150 · Oregon City, OR(.4)The pilot stated that he arrived in the vicinity of his airstrip and elected to make an approach from the east. He stated that 'he established on the glide slope and made a stable descent. To ensure clearing a fence that had been erected at the very edge…Jul 7, 1998 · N6417T · Substantial damageAccident 19980610012839ACessna 150 · Amboy, WADragged a wing in belated go around trying land in short dirt strip. Carthwheeled. (-23)pilot made go around from 800' private airfield, climbed to 30-50' AGL made steep right turn, right wing touched the ground causing the pilot to lose control, and the…Jun 10, 1998 · N7759E · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19980602029809ACessna 150 · Mentone, TXOn June 2, 1998, at 1250 central daylight time, a Cessna 150 airplane, N6486T, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power near Mentone, Texas. The student pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured.…Jun 2, 1998 · N6486T · Substantial damageAccident 19980122001499ACessna 150 · Point Baker, AKBallooned on a bump landing on a logging road. Wind gust drifted aircraft into bordering trees. (.4)the pilot reported that he had landed on a narrow, uneven, abandoned logging road in gusty crosswind conditions. During the landing roll, the airplane…Jan 22, 1998 · N5822E · Substantial damage
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