How many accidents has the Cessna 150 had?

The NTSB has recorded 3241 events involving the Cessna 150: 427 fatal, 351 serious, 590 minor injuries, and 1860 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 150 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 150 has 3241 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 150 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 3241 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

3241

All Events

1860

Incidents

590

Minor

351

Serious

427

Fatal (611 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Nov 24, 2006	South Haven, MI	N61235	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch.
Nov 11, 2006	DeFuniak Springs, FL	N50977	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Nov 02, 2006	McHenry, MD	N7953F	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb.
Sep 20, 2006	Anchorage, AK	N7745E	Incident	destroyed	The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A fac… The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a landing gear collapse.
Aug 14, 2006	Crystal River, FL	N7255G	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 13, 2006	Bunn, NC	N6882G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper preflight inspection resulting in a total loss of engine power due to water ingestion, a forced landing to none suitable soft gro… The pilot's improper preflight inspection resulting in a total loss of engine power due to water ingestion, a forced landing to none suitable soft ground, and a nose over.
Aug 12, 2006	Jamestown, ND	N17015	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper takeoff climb and failure to maintain terrain clearance. Con… The pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper takeoff climb and failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors included the transmission wires, the row of trees, and the field of corn.
Jun 27, 2006	Indianapolis, IN	N3366J	Incident	substantial	The pilot intentionally leaving the airplane unoccupied during the engine start and the failure of the tail tie-down, which ultimately resulted in the… The pilot intentionally leaving the airplane unoccupied during the engine start and the failure of the tail tie-down, which ultimately resulted in the unoccupied airplane becoming airborne.
Jun 15, 2006	Bloomfield, KY	N4542U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
Jun 13, 2006	Shelby, NC	N7579U	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine po… The student pilot's improper preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
May 27, 2006	Bishopville, SC	N66058	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the approach to land, which resulted in an off-airport emergency landing.
May 21, 2006	Ardmore, OK	N714BL	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
May 18, 2006	Tucson, AZ	N63149	Incident	substantial	the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial actions and inadequate supervi… the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial actions and inadequate supervision of the flight.
May 06, 2006	Coleman, TX	N3815J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for t… The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
Apr 19, 2006	Roanake, TX	N3419V	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission wire. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.
Apr 10, 2006	Sandstone, MN	N50970	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terra… The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
Mar 30, 2006	Hazleton, PA	N704MT	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing.
Feb 23, 2006	Hillsboro, OR	N11568	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat in carburetor icing conditions while maneuvering. Soft terrain was a factor.
Dec 20, 2005	Poplar Grove, IL	N8723S	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing, and not maintaining airplane control during the landing.
Nov 05, 2005	Monroesville, AL	N704VR	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees.
Oct 21, 2005	Shelburne, VT	N1693Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Oct 14, 2005	Morgantown, NC	N9202U	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing,resulting in a loss of directional control and nose over.
Aug 20, 2005	Roseburg, OR	CF-YKO	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to refuel the airplane. A contri… The loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to refuel the airplane. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Aug 14, 2005	Durand, WI	N6222T	Incident	substantial	The inadequate flare during landing by the pilot. A contributing factor was the lack of certification of the pilot.
Aug 11, 2005	Hillsboro, IL	N6601G	Incident	substantial	The improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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