Cessna 150E
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NTSB WPR26LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 150E · Siler, WAOn September 1, 2026, at 1220 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 150E, N3037J, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Siler, Washington. The pilot and pilot rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB CEN22LA355Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Marshall, TXThe student pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN22LA300Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150E · Harrah, OKThe flight instructor’s inadequate inflight fuel planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.NTSB WPR21LA127Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150E · Marana, AZThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · McKinney, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR20CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's improper approach and landing flare, which resulted in a stall and a subsequent hard, bounced landing.NTSB CEN19LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Rio Grande City, TXThe loss of engine power following an increase in oil temperature for undetermined reasons during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA19LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Woodstock, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.NTSB GAA17CA546Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Siler City, NCThe pilot's improper decision to take off with known electrical issues, which distracted him and led to a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR15LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Silver Springs, NVThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane.NTSB ERA11FA151Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Ware Shoals, SCThe non-certificated pilot's impairment due to alcohol and a sedating antihistamine, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and ground impact.NTSB ERA09LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Columbia, MSA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning.NTSB DFW07CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150E · Levelland, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.NTSB SEA07CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150E · Levelland, TXThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA07CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150E · Shawnee, OKThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the tree.NTSB CHI05CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150E · Durand, WIThe inadequate flare during landing by the pilot. A contributing factor was the lack of certification of the pilot.NTSB NYC04LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Marlboro, MAThe loss of engine power due to a stuck cylinder exhaust valve. Factors were the tailwind and a jammed engine cylinder exhaust valve.NTSB FTW04CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150E · Goldthwaite, TXThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision not to refuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.NTSB CHI04LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Princeton, MOThe encounter with the unknown snow drifts during landing. The factors were the snow drifts, night, and the airport's failure to issue a NOTAM on the runway conditions.NTSB LAX03FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Anaheim Hills, CAthe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment by medication.NTSB LAX01LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Burbank, CAFuel exhaustion while maneuvering during a banner tow flight due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor was the pilot's improper preflight preparation.NTSB FTW01FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Katy, TXthe failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout during cruise flight. A contributory factor was the sun glare, which obscured the Cessna 150 pilot's visual lookout.NTSB LAX01LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Marana, AZThe partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improper maintenance adjustment to the float valve retractor clip of the carburetor. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and high vegetation.NTSB SEA00FA133Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Ashton, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while making a low pass over an outdoor gathering of individuals. Factors include the intentional low pass, a tree located in a shadow generated by the sun's low position at dusk, hilly terrain, and the…NTSB LAX00LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Reedley, CAA loose seat latch which permitted the seat to move aft to a position where the pilot could no longer reach the controls.NTSB DEN00LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Longmont, COThe pilot of the other aircraft's failure to follow right-of-way VFR procedures and inadequate visual lookout.NTSB SEA99LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Vancouver, WAThe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain clearance from the pilot's stationary aircraft.NTSB ATL98LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Bradenton, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI98LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Cadillac, MIthe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind condition which resulted in landing on the wrong runway. A factor associated with the accident was the tailwind.NTSB MIA98FA196Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Panama City Bch, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) and the inadvertent stall by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot in an over gross weight condition resulting in a higher stall speed, and failure…NTSB MIA97LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Columbia, SCThe improper rebuild/remanufacture of the fuel line (obstructed at both ends) that runs between the carburetor and sediment bowl by an unknown person. This resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, forced landing to non-suitable terrain, and…NTSB NYC97LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Wolfeboro, NHThe pilot's improper preflight, and failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the initial climb after takeoff, and the subsequent forced landing and collision with a mound of dirt.NTSB CHI97LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Minneapolis, KSthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land the airplane. A factor relating with the accident was: the large rock, which the airplane contacted.NTSB LAX96LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Sonora, CAcarburetor icing, due to the pilot's improper use of power plant controls and/or carburetor heat. A factor relating to the accident was: the weather condition, which was conducive to carburetor ice.NTSB MIA95LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Sarasota, FLThe failure of the pilot to perform fuel consumption calculations resulting in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC95LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · West Addison, VTThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor is a soft landing area.NTSB LAX95LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Visalia, CAthe pilot's misjudged landing flare and his improper bounced landing recovery technique.NTSB SEA94LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Mcminnville, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include soft terrain in the vicinity of the runway.NTSB ANC94LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Melozzi Hot Sps, AKThe pilot's premature lift off below the stall speed of the airplane.NTSB MIA94LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Raymond, MSThe pilot-in-command's delay in identifying carburetor ice and improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB SEA94LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Sandy, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing. The lack of adequate runway alignment marking was a related factor.NTSB ATL93LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Pelion, SCThe pilot's improper weather evaluation prior to commencing the flight. Factors were the fog and low ceiling weather conditions, and the rough, uneven terrain at the landing siteNTSB NYC93LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Oxford, METhe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB NYC93FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Selbyville, DEThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the banner towing operation.NTSB LAX93LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Hollister, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departure.NTSB MIA93LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Blountstown, FLInadequate visual lookout by the pilot resulting in failure to avoid the powerline.NTSB FTW92LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Grove, OKThe pilot failed to maintain aircraft contyrol. A factor was turbulence.NTSB ATL92LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · N.Myrtle Beach, SCThe ostentatious display of the Piper cub's pilot caused the accident airplane's pilot to loose control and crash.NTSB DEN92LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Glenwood, NMPartial failure of the spark plugs. Factors were inadequate annual inspection and unsuitable mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA92FA022Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Vancouver, WAInadequate visual lookout on the part of the pilot as well as both the flight instructor and student of the other aircraft. A factor contributing to the accident was the other pilot's lack of landing light usage.
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