# FAA incident reports: Cessna 150C A list on [Cessna 150C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150c.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 74 reports - [Accident 20230204002209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230204002209A.md): Cessna 150C · Montevideo, MN · Feb 4, 2023 · N1982Z · Substantial damage > On 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… - [Accident 20171216023139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171216023139A.md): Cessna 150C · Castalia, NC · Dec 16, 2017 · N7929Z · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On 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… - [Incident 20170109000289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170109000289I.md): Cessna 150C · Lake Placid, FL · Jan 9, 2017 · N7845Z · No damage > The 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… - [Accident 20150517006729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150517006729A.md): Cessna 150C · Durango, CO · May 17, 2015 · N1924Z · Substantial damage > After 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. - [Accident 20140809018589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140809018589A.md): Cessna 150C · Senoia, GA · Aug 9, 2014 · N7968Z · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On 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.… - [Accident 20140522006389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140522006389A.md): Cessna 150C · Wellington, NV · May 22, 2014 · N2068Z · Substantial damage > After 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.… - [Incident 20130322004769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130322004769I.md): Cessna 150C · San Diego, CA · Mar 22, 2013 · N6167E · No damage > Airman 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. - [Accident 20121213028499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121213028499A.md): Cessna 150C · Juneau, AK · Dec 13, 2012 · N1901Z · Substantial damage > On 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… - [Accident 20110702011949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110702011949A.md): Cessna 150C · Weirsdale, FL · Jul 2, 2011 · N1953Z · Substantial damage > Weirsdale, 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… - [Accident 20100904044859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100904044859A.md): Cessna 150C · Sep 4, 2010 · N2068Z · Substantial damage > Hard 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. - [Incident 20070827829979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070827829979I.md): Cessna 150C · Davenport, NY · Aug 27, 2007 · N1909A · Minor damage > (-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. - [Accident 20050512007079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050512007079A.md): Cessna 150C · Missoula, MT · May 12, 2005 · N7866Z · Substantial damage > (-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. - [Incident 20050420008149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050420008149I.md): Cessna 150C · Augusta, GA · Apr 20, 2005 · N7935Z · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 20050222002719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050222002719I.md): Cessna 150C · Payson, AZ · Feb 22, 2005 · N602 · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 20041225035639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041225035639A.md): Cessna 150C · East Moriches, NY · Dec 25, 2004 · N7857Z · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20040801018789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040801018789A.md): Cessna 150C · Mazama, WA · Aug 1, 2004 · N7815Z · Substantial damage > (-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,… - [Accident 20040317016639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040317016639A.md): Cessna 150C · Deland, FL · Mar 17, 2004 · N2080Z · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-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… - [Accident 20031109030179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031109030179A.md): Cessna 150C · Toledo, WA · Nov 9, 2003 · N7934Z · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20030823022759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030823022759A.md): Cessna 150C · Tucson, AZ · Aug 23, 2003 · N7909Z · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20020606011449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020606011449A.md): Cessna 150C · Minneapolis, MN · Jun 6, 2002 · N7821Z · No damage > (-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… - [Incident 20020407008049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020407008049I.md): Cessna 150C · Naugatuck, CT · Apr 7, 2002 · N7851Z · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 20020212008369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020212008369I.md): Cessna 150C · Dodgecity, KS · Feb 12, 2002 · N150C > (-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… - [Accident 20001206025329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001206025329A.md): Cessna 150C · Pacific City, OR · Dec 6, 2000 · N7800Z · No damage > (-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… - [Accident 20001027018279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001027018279A.md): Cessna 150C · Bellingham, WA · Oct 27, 2000 · N7886Z · No damage > (-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. - [Accident 19980616013699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980616013699A.md): Cessna 150C · Collinsville, OK · Jun 16, 1998 · N7914Z · Substantial damage > Acft 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… - [Accident 19960923029359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960923029359A.md): Cessna 150C · Gilpin, KY · Sep 23, 1996 · N1947Z · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-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,… - [Accident 19960908026759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960908026759A.md): Cessna 150C · Willow, AK · Sep 8, 1996 · N7909Z · Substantial damage > Engine quit on takeoff. Landed on runway overrun. In brush and soft ground nosed over. No anomalies found. - [Incident 19940316024599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940316024599I.md): Cessna 150C · Albany, OH · Mar 16, 1994 · N7951Z · Minor damage > Narrative: item #23-airman/AIR agency competence. Mr. Scheidler is a low time private pilot having very little experience with crosswind landings. [privacy data omitted] - [Incident 19940215006379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940215006379I.md): Cessna 150C · Hartford, AL · Feb 15, 1994 · N2087Z > Engine lost power on climb. Forced landing in field. Foreign matterial in fuel screens. Using auto fuel. - [Incident 19940126004389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940126004389I.md): Cessna 150C · Fitchburg, MA · Jan 26, 1994 · N1982Z · Minor damage > Narrative: 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… - [Accident 19930327007019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930327007019A.md): Cessna 150C · El Paso, TX · Mar 27, 1993 · N2015Z · Substantial damage > Engine quit on takeoff. No usable fuel onboard. - [Accident 19900709024839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900709024839A.md): Cessna 150C · Sutherlin, OR · Jul 9, 1990 · N1940Z · Substantial damage > Ran out of fuel circling residence tried to land downwind in a field overshot into a fence. No biennial or medical - [Accident 19880712026479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880712026479A.md): Cessna 150C · Fort Peck, MT · Jul 12, 1988 · N7940Z · Substantial damage > Took off from a ranch road. Stalled on climbout trying to avoid powerlines. Turn was too steep for flying speed. - [Accident 19880415009289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880415009289A.md): Cessna STC150 · Deer Lodge, MT · Apr 15, 1988 · N13788 · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Engine lost power on climbout. Stalled and crashed vertically trying to return. Worn magneto and unlocked primer. - [Accident 19880407013129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880407013129A.md): Cessna 150C · Funston, GA · Apr 7, 1988 · N7956Z · Substantial damage > Encountered windshear on takeoff. Stalled and crashed avoiding wires. Too much wind for control. No ferry permit. - [Accident 19880312005272A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880312005272A.md): Cessna 150C · La Porte, TX · Mar 12, 1988 · N7806Z · Substantial damage > While holding on taxiway empannage was struck by prop of a taxiing pitts N31441. Pitts pilot beleived area clear. - [Accident 19850720033099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850720033099A.md): Cessna 150C · Chesaw, WA · Jul 20, 1985 · N1935Z · Substantial damage > Ran off end of short runway during landing. Struck tree roots and nosed over. - [Accident 19850406010989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850406010989A.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, CA · Apr 6, 1985 · N6167E · Destroyed > Struck trees on approach to airport. Carbon monoxide in both occupants, but no malfunction found in exhaust system. - [Accident 19850330010269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850330010269A.md): Cessna STC150 · Kenai, AK · Mar 30, 1985 · N7866Z · Substantial damage > Aircraft ran out of fuel and struck powerline while trying to make airport. - [Incident 19850105026449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850105026449I.md): Cessna 150C · Vancouver, WA · Jan 5, 1985 · N7800Z > Engine lost power during climb. Landed on road. Water found in fuel tanks. - [Accident 19841209065599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841209065599A.md): Cessna 150C · Hampshire, IL · Dec 9, 1984 · N7954Z · Substantial damage > Landed on wet runway, overshot, hit barbed wire fence and furrows. - [Incident 19830630037249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830630037249I.md): Cessna 150C · Billings, MT · Jun 30, 1983 · N150C · Minor damage > Instructor allowed student to land short of runway without taking appropriate action. - [Accident 19830428018839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830428018839A.md): Cessna 150C · Madera, CA · Apr 28, 1983 · N2062Z · Substantial damage > Crash occurred during emergency landing when engine quit after takeoff. Pilot claims water in fuel. - [Accident 19820525033489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820525033489A.md): Cessna 150C · Chelan, WA · May 25, 1982 · N1921Z · Substantial damage > Lost control on crosswind landing, veered off runway. Dragged a wing and cartwheeled into trees at a residence. - [Incident 19820429023959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820429023959I.md): Cessna 150C · Addison, TX · Apr 29, 1982 · N7854Z > Engine faltered from lack of fuel while maneuvering to land after 12 mile ferry flight. Landed in field. - [Accident 19820213005039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820213005039A.md): Cessna 150C · Grain Valley, MO · Feb 13, 1982 · N7947Z · Substantial damage > Aircraft's wing tip hit other parked aircraft during ground taxi. - [Accident 19811108072659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811108072659A.md): Cessna 150C · Wattsburg, PA · Nov 8, 1981 · N1945Z · Substantial damage > Pilot lost control of aircraft during crosswind landing, causing crash. - [Incident 19810923068749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810923068749I.md): Cessna 150C · Moriarty, NM · Sep 23, 1981 · N1914Z > Engine quit, pilot landed on road. Carburetor heat control separated from heat valve. - [Accident 19810818051079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810818051079A.md): Cessna 150C · Mc Bain, MI · Aug 18, 1981 · N7983R · Substantial damage > Pilot attempted takeoff from short, sod strip using improper procedures. Aircraft stalled and crashed. - [Incident 19810816062269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810816062269I.md): Cessna 172K · Little Falls, MN · Aug 16, 1981 · N7864Z > Pilot and passenger started aircraft with car battery. Passenger injured during battery disconnect attempt. 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