NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M
49 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 150M, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
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NTSB DFW07CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Eastland, TXThe partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and an overrun. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's misjudged distance/speed while landing.NTSB ATL06LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Bishopville, SCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the approach to land, which resulted in an off-airport emergency landing.NTSB CHI04LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Durand, MIThe elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impacted during its emergency landing after takeoff.NTSB FTW02LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Godley, TXthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wire during the precautionary landing.NTSB NYC02LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Salisbury Ctr, NYThe pilot's delayed decision to ask for help which led to a power loss due to fuel starvation.NTSB SEA02LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Clinton, WAFuel exhaustion while in cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and a fence post were factors.NTSB LAX01LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Murrietta, CAThe failure of the muffler assembly causing a fuel line to overheat, resulting in vapor lock, and a subsequent engine failure followed by an emergency landing in rough terrain.NTSB CHI00LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Chapin, ILthe pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to the flight and exhaustion of the fuel supply. A factor to the accident was the embankment.NTSB MIA00LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Jacksonville, NCThe flight instructor's improper supervision of the student pilot during preflight and improper fuel management ensuring there was sufficient fuel for the planned flight. This resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI99LA352Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lebanon, MOA loss of engine power due to a fractured shaft supporting the number three cylinder rocker arm. A factor relating to this accident was the trees.NTSB CHI99LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lyons, KSThe pilot's inadequate fuel management leading to fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW99LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Madisonville, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI98LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Litchfield, ILLoss of engine power due to an open exhaust valve and low cylinder compression. A related factor was the tailwind.NTSB CHI98LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Newton, KSthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Related factors were the pilot became disoriented and a dark night.NTSB NYC98LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lockport, NYThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance during a forced landing in the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the carburetor icing conditions.NTSB IAD98LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Haverhill, MAA loss of engine power due to a fractured number two cylinder exhaust valve and cracked cylinder. Contributing factors were the operator's allowance of the time between engine overhaul to be exceeded and the trees.NTSB MIA98LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW96LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Round Rock, TXThe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB NYC95LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Rutland, VTthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB BFO95LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Erie, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI94LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Winnetka, ILThe loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.NTSB LAX94LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mettler, CAa loss of engine power due to inadequate and improper maintenance procedures and practices. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which inhibited the pilot's ability to select a suitable forced landing area.NTSB MIA94LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat during a VFR approach for landing. This resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel system carburetor icing.NTSB BFO94LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · West Milford, NJThe loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain to complete a forced landing.NTSB CHI93LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Blue Rapids, KSthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC93LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Dowingtown, PAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA92LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Stuart, FLLoss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB BFO92LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · West Hempstead, NYLoss of engine power for an unknown reason. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor.NTSB MIA91LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Caribbean SeaImproper placement of the boost pump selector by the pilot in command, and electrical system failure for undetermined reasons. This resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB FTW91LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Wilburton, OKThe pilot's decision to abort the take off with insufficient distance remaining. Factors were the fluctuating engine and the trees in his path.NTSB SEA91LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Salt Lake City, UTAn undetermined loss of engine power.NTSB FTW90LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Alvord, TXThe failure of the engine to develop full rated power for unknown reasons.NTSB ANC90LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Goose Bay, AKA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The wet tundra was a contributing factor.NTSB MKC90LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · York, MNPowerplant failure due to undetermined causes.NTSB ANC89LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Big Lake, AKThe student pilot's failure to follow procedures during the simulated forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the extreme temperatures.NTSB BFO89LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Winchester, VAPartial loss of engine power for an unknown reason. Soft terrain was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI89LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Varna, ILThe student pilot was cruising at 2000' MSL on a solo flight, when the engine lost power. Emergency procedures were initiated and a forced landing was made in an open field. During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a dirt bank and was damaged. A…NTSB MIA88LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Davisville, FLAcft's engine had over 200 RPM drop on one magneto during runup. Plt attempted to takeoff with the engine running rough. After liftoff the engine began to backfire and lose power. The plt stated he then applied carburetor heat and pumped the engine primer.…NTSB BFO88FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · So. Charleston, WVThe stu plt said the engine began to alternate between partial and full power during the initial tkf climb. The acft was about 100 ft AGL and about 300 ft past the rwy end. According to the stu the inst took control of the acft, turned left, reversed course…NTSB LAX88LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Honolulu, HIThe pilot stated that the engine lost power while he was flying low over the ocean on a fish spotting flight. Subsequently, he ditched the aircraft in the ocean & it was not retrieved.NTSB FTW87LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Sallisaw, OKThe acft impacted the terrain near the Sallisaw, Oklahoma airport. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that the engine quit and he attempted a forced landing to a field. However, the pilot stated that the…NTSB MIA87FA157Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · San Juan, PRThe plt stated that he performed his run up check with 'normal results.' Ten degrees of flaps were set for a soft field takeoff, & during the takeoff roll, 'the aircraft ran normal.' At aprx 55 mph 'the aircraft left the ground and immediately it settled down…NTSB NYC87LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150C · Downingtown, PAA precautionary landing was made in a snow covered level field due to a loss of power for unknown reasons. The aircraft was substantially damaged.NTSB NYC87LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Yorktown Hgts, NYThe acft en route from gaithesburg, Maryland to brookhaven, new york, experienced fuel exhaustion and was forced landed in a rough meadow and was substantially damaged.NTSB MIA84LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Ocala, FLWhile on a flt to lakeland, FL, the plt elected to divert to Ocala, FL, when his fuel gages indicated that each fuel tank was about 1/4 full. However, before landing, the eng lost power. The plt selected an open field for an emergency landing, but stated he…NTSB CHI84LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Crawfordsville, INAfter returning to the arpt, the student began practicing touch-&-go landings. While climbing thru about 150 ft AGL, after the 3rd landing, the eng sputtered twice, then quit running. The acft was landed straight ahead on snow covered terrain. When the…NTSB CHI83FA122Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Wheeling, ILThe student pilot was making a touch-and-go landing and at about 100 ft AGL the engine stopped. A restart was to no avail. The plt stated that he kept the airspeed near stall speed until ground impact. There was fuel spillage at the accident site and no…NTSB NYC82DA174Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Watertown, NYWhile en route on a night flight, the engine lost power. During a forced landing, the aircraft struck a power line while on final approach. The power line failed and the pilot continued the landing, but the propeller, spinner, nose cowling, lift strut, and…NTSB ATL82DA211Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Louisville, KYThe pilot took off on a local flight intending to make a touch and go landing. He reported that the engine operated normally at full power during takeoff, but when the power was reduced on downwind, the engine began to run rough, miss and would not hold a…