Cessna 150C

FAA incident reports · 74

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Accident 20230204002209ACessna 150C · Montevideo, MNOn February 4th, 2023, the PIC went on a flight in the traffic pattern to practice landings at the kmve airport. The PIC stated that he checked the METAR at the desk in the FBO lobby and noted that the winds were out of the southwest at about 5 knots. The…Feb 4, 2023 · N1982Z · Substantial damageAccident 20171216023139ACessna 150C · Castalia, NCOn December 16, 2017, at approximately 14:40 EST, N7929Z, a Cessna CE-150C, piloted by Mr. Stephen ward merritt, crashed just after takeoff from a field approximately 10NM ene or the triangle north executive airport (klhz) in Castalia, NC. Mr. Merritt…Dec 16, 2017 · N7929Z · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20170109000289ICessna 150C · Lake Placid, FLThe PIC stated he had flown the 17 year old subject/passenger on a 8-10 minute sight seeing flight in his CE-150, and had taxied back to the staging area and parked the aircraft with the engine still running as another passenger wished to fly also. There had…Jan 9, 2017 · N7845Z · No damageAccident 20150517006729ACessna 150C · Durango, COAfter a local flight while descending to land at 00C the aircraft engine cut out. The pilot attempted to land on a road and upon landing the nose gear broke off and the left wing hit an embankment causing substantial damage to the aircraft.May 17, 2015 · N1924Z · Substantial damageAccident 20140809018589ACessna 150C · Senoia, GAOn August 9, 2014, about 0600 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150C, N7968Z, owned and operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from atlanta regional airport-Falcon Field (ffc), peachtree city, Georgia.…Aug 9, 2014 · N7968Z · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20140522006389ACessna 150C · Wellington, NVAfter testing runway conditions with a motor vehicle, the pilot determined that the soft dirt runway was suitable for a takeoff run as the aircraft was lighter than the motor vehicle. The dirt runway was wet from a substantial rain storm the day before.…May 22, 2014 · N2068Z · Substantial damageIncident 20130322004769ICessna 150C · San Diego, CAAirman stated he departed ensenada airport in Mexico for Brown Field in San Diego. While on a VOR approach to Brown Field the airman ran out of gas and landed on a freeway. No damage or injuries.Mar 22, 2013 · N6167E · No damageAccident 20121213028499ACessna 150C · Juneau, AKOn December 13, 2012, the pilot of N1901Z was demonstrating a short field landing in a conventional gear Cessna 150 when the left gear leg fractured shortly after touchdown. This resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. Inspection of the broken gear…Dec 13, 2012 · N1901Z · Substantial damageAccident 20110702011949ACessna 150C · Weirsdale, FLWeirsdale, Florida (lake county): N1953Z, Cessna, CE-150 was taxing to runway at Love Field Airport, a private uncontrolled fly-in community, when aircraft's left wing struck a utility trailer attached to a pick-up truck that had pulled over to allow the…Jul 2, 2011 · N1953Z · Substantial damageAccident 20100904044859ACessna 150CHard landing caused the tail wheel to break off driving the aircraft left resulting in the right main gear bending up and allowing the right wingtip to hit the ground which was bent upward to a 45 degree angle, three feet from wingtip.Sep 4, 2010 · N2068Z · Substantial damageIncident 20070827829979ICessna 150C · Davenport, NY(-23) Airman landed long on the available runway and was unable to stop the aircraft before going off the end of the remaining runway. The aircraft proceeded to turn end-over-end coming to rest inverted beyond the end of the runway.Aug 27, 2007 · N1909A · Minor damageAccident 20050512007079ACessna 150C · Missoula, MT(-23) The pilot stated that when he landed on runway 25 at Missoula, Montana (mso) he had gotten too FAR to the right side of the runway and collided with a sign. The aircraft turned and exited the runway.May 12, 2005 · N7866Z · Substantial damageIncident 20050420008149ICessna 150C · Augusta, GA(-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] landed his airplane on Washington rd. in Augusta ga. In one statement the pilot [privacy data omitted] stated he was having mechanical problems with the airplane. During an interview with FAA inspectors he said that he…Apr 20, 2005 · N7935Z · Minor damageIncident 20050222002719ICessna 150C · Payson, AZ(-23) Airman landed his conventional gear CE-150 on a dirt runway along at typically dry river wash. After landing, airman taxied to east end of runway to mark position on GPS. As airman got closer to the east end, he realized runway surface was soft in that…Feb 22, 2005 · N602 · Minor damageAccident 20041225035639ACessna 150C · East Moriches, NY(-23) 12-25-2004-N7857Z lost power at 300 ft after departing runway 36 at 1N2 and impacted terrain causing substantial damage to the aircraft and minor injuries to the sole occupant (PIC). Investigation disclosed that statement from PIC indicates that the…Dec 25, 2004 · N7857Z · Substantial damageAccident 20040801018789ACessna 150C · Mazama, WA(-23) Aircraft departed lost river airport, a gravel-strip at 2415 feet elevation, and length of 3150 feet. Temperature was reported to be 92 degrees, with 23% humidity and wind at about 6 knots. Aircraft was unable to climb enough to safely clear terrain,…Aug 1, 2004 · N7815Z · Substantial damageAccident 20040317016639ACessna 150C · Deland, FL(-23) A non-pilot and passenger departed bob lee airport Deland FL in a Cessna 150 (N2080Z) at 1025 EST on 3-17-04, and at 1026EST witnesses reported hearing the engine sputter then saw the aircraft bank right then left and dove vertically into a fernery…Mar 17, 2004 · N2080Z · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20031109030179ACessna 150C · Toledo, WA(-23) This aircraft was purchased from the previous owner on 10-23-2003. It was delivered to Mr. Brockman, the current owner, at the Toledo, WA airport. This flight was the first after purchasing the aircraft. Mr. Brockman had very little tail wheel time, so…Nov 9, 2003 · N7934Z · Substantial damageAccident 20030823022759ACessna 150C · Tucson, AZ(-23) Pilot departed calexico, California for Tucson, Arizona with an enroute stop at gila bend. The aircraft lost power due to fuel depletion and an emergency landing ensued. The aircraft landed about three miles southwest of Tucson International Airport and…Aug 23, 2003 · N7909Z · Substantial damageAccident 20020606011449ACessna 150C · Minneapolis, MN(-23) N7821Z, a Cessna 150 was VFR during landing pilot experienced cross wind and had difficulty controlling aircraft. Witness said aircraft appeared to flare out at approximately 10 feet above the ground. Aircraft nosed into runway 18, and burned. Two…Jun 6, 2002 · N7821Z · No damageIncident 20020407008049ICessna 150C · Naugatuck, CT(-23) On April 7, 2002, Mr. Goodrich was operating his Cessna 150, registration number N7851Z on a pleasure flight. Cruising at an elevation of 4000 ft. over Naugatuck, CT., Mr. Goodrich experienced a decrease in RPM to his current engine settings around 6:00…Apr 7, 2002 · N7851Z · Minor damageIncident 20020212008369ICessna 150C · Dodgecity, KS(-23) Pilot departed rapid city, south dakota, at 0945 CT. Entire flight was at cruise altitude of 9500 at 60% power with mixture leaned. Pilot had received weather briefing from huron flight service prior to departure and was on a VFR flight plan. Pilot…Feb 12, 2002 · N150CAccident 20001206025329ACessna 150C · Pacific City, OR(-23) Pilot on final approach to runway 32. Overshot runway and contacted tree branch. Damage to the right wing inboard 36 inches. Impact caused wing to separate from the fuselage at the wing root. Damage to spar. Damage to left wing tip after a/c was spun…Dec 6, 2000 · N7800Z · No damageAccident 20001027018279ACessna 150C · Bellingham, WA(-23) Aircraft N7886Z, piloted by michael s. pierce was inbound to bremerton airport from Friday harbor. The pilot experienced fuel depletion and had to land the aircraft on state route 3.Oct 27, 2000 · N7886Z · No damageAccident 19980616013699ACessna 150C · Collinsville, OKAcft landed, went through a wooden fence, and came to rest in a residents swimming pool, colllinsville, OK. (.4) during the landing roll on a grass runway, the student pilot was distracted by an air force Boeing 707 flying overhead. When the pilot looked back…Jun 16, 1998 · N7914Z · Substantial damageAccident 19960923029359ACessna 150C · Gilpin, KY(-23) The pilot was operating the aircraft at low altitude over a heavy wooded area of casey county, Kentucky. Witness stated that the aircraft struck a tree resulting in damage to the left wing tip. The aircraft flew for approximately 500 feet from the tree,…Sep 23, 1996 · N1947Z · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19960908026759ACessna 150C · Willow, AKEngine quit on takeoff. Landed on runway overrun. In brush and soft ground nosed over. No anomalies found.Sep 8, 1996 · N7909Z · Substantial damageIncident 19940316024599ICessna 150C · Albany, OHNarrative: item #23-airman/AIR agency competence. Mr. Scheidler is a low time private pilot having very little experience with crosswind landings. [privacy data omitted]Mar 16, 1994 · N7951Z · Minor damageIncident 19940215006379ICessna 150C · Hartford, ALEngine lost power on climb. Forced landing in field. Foreign matterial in fuel screens. Using auto fuel.Feb 15, 1994 · N2087ZIncident 19940126004389ICessna 150C · Fitchburg, MANarrative: individual found battery too weak to start aircraft. Left his non-rated daughter at the controls while he hand propped the aircraft. Aircraft engine started and became uncontrolled, Mr. Cashes struck by the horizontal stabilizer. Aircraft struck a…Jan 26, 1994 · N1982Z · Minor damageAccident 19930327007019ACessna 150C · El Paso, TXEngine quit on takeoff. No usable fuel onboard.Mar 27, 1993 · N2015Z · Substantial damageAccident 19900709024839ACessna 150C · Sutherlin, ORRan out of fuel circling residence tried to land downwind in a field overshot into a fence. No biennial or medicalJul 9, 1990 · N1940Z · Substantial damageAccident 19880712026479ACessna 150C · Fort Peck, MTTook off from a ranch road. Stalled on climbout trying to avoid powerlines. Turn was too steep for flying speed.Jul 12, 1988 · N7940Z · Substantial damageAccident 19880415009289ACessna STC150 · Deer Lodge, MTEngine lost power on climbout. Stalled and crashed vertically trying to return. Worn magneto and unlocked primer.Apr 15, 1988 · N13788 · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19880407013129ACessna 150C · Funston, GAEncountered windshear on takeoff. Stalled and crashed avoiding wires. Too much wind for control. No ferry permit.Apr 7, 1988 · N7956Z · Substantial damageAccident 19880312005272ACessna 150C · La Porte, TXWhile holding on taxiway empannage was struck by prop of a taxiing pitts N31441. Pitts pilot beleived area clear.Mar 12, 1988 · N7806Z · Substantial damageAccident 19850720033099ACessna 150C · Chesaw, WARan off end of short runway during landing. Struck tree roots and nosed over.Jul 20, 1985 · N1935Z · Substantial damageAccident 19850406010989ACessna 172 · Auburn, CAStruck trees on approach to airport. Carbon monoxide in both occupants, but no malfunction found in exhaust system.Apr 6, 1985 · N6167E · DestroyedAccident 19850330010269ACessna STC150 · Kenai, AKAircraft ran out of fuel and struck powerline while trying to make airport.Mar 30, 1985 · N7866Z · Substantial damageIncident 19850105026449ICessna 150C · Vancouver, WAEngine lost power during climb. Landed on road. Water found in fuel tanks.Jan 5, 1985 · N7800ZAccident 19841209065599ACessna 150C · Hampshire, ILLanded on wet runway, overshot, hit barbed wire fence and furrows.Dec 9, 1984 · N7954Z · Substantial damageIncident 19830630037249ICessna 150C · Billings, MTInstructor allowed student to land short of runway without taking appropriate action.Jun 30, 1983 · N150C · Minor damageAccident 19830428018839ACessna 150C · Madera, CACrash occurred during emergency landing when engine quit after takeoff. Pilot claims water in fuel.Apr 28, 1983 · N2062Z · Substantial damageAccident 19820525033489ACessna 150C · Chelan, WALost control on crosswind landing, veered off runway. Dragged a wing and cartwheeled into trees at a residence.May 25, 1982 · N1921Z · Substantial damageIncident 19820429023959ICessna 150C · Addison, TXEngine faltered from lack of fuel while maneuvering to land after 12 mile ferry flight. Landed in field.Apr 29, 1982 · N7854ZAccident 19820213005039ACessna 150C · Grain Valley, MOAircraft's wing tip hit other parked aircraft during ground taxi.Feb 13, 1982 · N7947Z · Substantial damageAccident 19811108072659ACessna 150C · Wattsburg, PAPilot lost control of aircraft during crosswind landing, causing crash.Nov 8, 1981 · N1945Z · Substantial damageIncident 19810923068749ICessna 150C · Moriarty, NMEngine quit, pilot landed on road. Carburetor heat control separated from heat valve.Sep 23, 1981 · N1914ZAccident 19810818051079ACessna 150C · Mc Bain, MIPilot attempted takeoff from short, sod strip using improper procedures. Aircraft stalled and crashed.Aug 18, 1981 · N7983R · Substantial damageIncident 19810816062269ICessna 172K · Little Falls, MNPilot and passenger started aircraft with car battery. Passenger injured during battery disconnect attempt.Aug 16, 1981 · N7864Z
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