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
Jul 26, 2001	Rapid City, SD	N714GF	Incident	substantial	The student solo pilot failed to compensate for the wind conditions. Factors included the high wind, gusts, and tailwind.
Jul 23, 2001	Lusby, MD	N21964	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
Jul 21, 2001	Blackfoot, ID	N10RH	Incident	substantial	Pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.
Jul 03, 2001	Delano, CA	N6475T	Incident	substantial	A bent mixture control valve stem shaft in the carburetor which made pilot control of the mixture inoperative resulting in excessive fuel consumption… A bent mixture control valve stem shaft in the carburetor which made pilot control of the mixture inoperative resulting in excessive fuel consumption, and subsequent loss of engine power..
Jun 27, 2001	Randolph, KS	N5272Q	Incident	substantial	The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined rea… The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the rough/uneven terrain condition.
Jun 22, 2001	Athboy, EI	G-BAOP	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 20, 2001	Port Townsend, WA	N19218	Incident	substantial	An improper decision by the pilot to initiate an evasive maneuver toward the ground at low altitude, resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the ai… An improper decision by the pilot to initiate an evasive maneuver toward the ground at low altitude, resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the aircraft's low altitude.
Jun 17, 2001	MUNSTER, IN	N6557G	Incident	substantial	Engine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Facto… Engine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Factors relating to this accident were the attempted emergency landing after takeoff and the fence.
Jun 14, 2001	Lincoln, ME	N1525Q	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
Jun 03, 2001	Arlington, WA	N546M	Incident	substantial	A fire that originated in the aircraft's carburetor.
Jun 01, 2001	D'Arcy, CA	N3385V	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 25, 2001	Mariposa, CA	N23474	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to properly refuel the aircraft which resulted in departure with an inadequate quantity of fuel onboard. A factor in the accident… The pilot's failure to properly refuel the aircraft which resulted in departure with an inadequate quantity of fuel onboard. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and planning, which failed to provide an adequate fuel reserve for the flight intended.
May 19, 2001	Griffin, GA	N5854E	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning for the flight that resulted in the fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
Apr 22, 2001	CANTWELL, AK	N8401J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and subsequent nose over during the landing flare. Factors in the accident were soft, snow-co… The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and subsequent nose over during the landing flare. Factors in the accident were soft, snow-covered terrain on the runway.
Apr 12, 2001	Iowa Park, TX	N19045	Incident	substantial	fuel exhaustion during takeoff due to the pilot's failure to refuel.
Mar 31, 2001	Fortuna, CA	N60051	Incident	substantial	Loss of engine power in cruise flight for undetermined reasons and subsequent forced landing in water.
Mar 21, 2001	San Diego, CA	N733JG	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's poor inflight planning/judgement to continue a flight into IFR conditions and not divert to an airport operating under VFR conditi… The student pilot's poor inflight planning/judgement to continue a flight into IFR conditions and not divert to an airport operating under VFR conditions. Factors were the pilot's misunderstanding of his flight limitations, special VFR, and not obtaining a weather briefing from FSS prior to the flight.
Jan 28, 2001	Burlington, WI	N22026	Incident	substantial	Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons,… Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the end of the runway being snow-covered, and the snowbank.
Jan 18, 2001	La Rose, IL	N6281S	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate airplane preflight and the snow covered terrain. A factor was the fuel exhaustion.
Jan 08, 2001	Meeker, CO	N8067F	Incident	substantial	Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the instructor to ensure there was sufficient fuel for the flight. Factors were the instructor's inadequate supe… Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the instructor to ensure there was sufficient fuel for the flight. Factors were the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot, and the deep snow-covered terrain.
Dec 31, 2000	Allegan, MI	N63276	Incident	substantial	The proper glide path not maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the deep snow.
Dec 26, 2000	NEW UNDERWOOD, SD	N63067	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the plowed field.
Dec 05, 2000	PACIFIC CITY, OR	N7800Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Factors include a higher than normal approach speed.
Nov 24, 2000	JEFFERSON CITY, MO	N66633	Incident	substantial	the student pilots failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the service road and the nose gear collapse.
Nov 18, 2000	MINOT, ND	N562GS	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control on the ground. Factors relating to the accident were the high winds, the slush-covered ta… the student pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control on the ground. Factors relating to the accident were the high winds, the slush-covered taxiway, the snowbank, inadequate preflight planning by the flight instructor, and the instructor pilot's failure to take remedial action.

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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