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
Aug 25, 2021	Chino, CA	N4375U	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Aug 15, 2021	Heavener, OK	N50055	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined.
Mar 13, 2021	Paris, TX	N50326	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s decision to takeoff with known obstacles on the runway and his subsequent failure to avoid the windsock on takeoff.
Feb 27, 2021	Marana, AZ	N6135T	Minor	substantial	The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Jan 27, 2021	Serra Azul, BR	PT-FIB	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 11, 2020	Bishop, CA	N22963	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadvertent closure of the mixture control which starved the engine of fuel and resulted in a hard landing a… A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadvertent closure of the mixture control which starved the engine of fuel and resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain.
Jun 20, 2020	Millersport, OH	N51033	Minor	destroyed	The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Feb 15, 2020	Wadsworth, OH	N714ER	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 07, 2019	Lee's Summit, MO	N704HS	Minor	substantial	The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Mar 06, 2019	Granite Shoals, TX	N6917F	Minor	substantial	The pilot's decision to takeoff with a limited amount of fuel onboard, which unported during a turn, resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent los… The pilot's decision to takeoff with a limited amount of fuel onboard, which unported during a turn, resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.
Jul 12, 2018	Ontario, OR	N6908G	Minor	destroyed	A total loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Oct 18, 2017	Willmar, MN	N50609	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s improper conduct of the soft-field takeoff, which led to his failure to attain adequate airspeed, and the flight instructor’s subsequent i… The pilot’s improper conduct of the soft-field takeoff, which led to his failure to attain adequate airspeed, and the flight instructor’s subsequent improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, forced landing.
May 21, 2017	Zepp, VA	N60579	Minor	substantial	A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat and … A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat and the flight instructor’s delayed response in applying carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
Mar 05, 2017	Argyle, NY	N60939	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.
Dec 19, 2016	Palm Bay, FL	N150EC	Minor	substantial	Unknown maintenance personnel’s improper routing of electrical wires in the engine compartment, which resulted in chafing and a subsequent in-flight f… Unknown maintenance personnel’s improper routing of electrical wires in the engine compartment, which resulted in chafing and a subsequent in-flight fire.
Aug 05, 2016	Russellville, OH	N10770	Minor	substantial	A partial loss of engine power due to a fatigue crack of the No. 2 cylinder cooling fin, which resulted in failure of the No. 2 cylinder.
Jul 27, 2016	Williamsburg, VA	N18228	Minor	substantial	An evasive maneuver during the landing flare to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during a go-around. Con… An evasive maneuver during the landing flare to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an airport perimeter fence.
Jul 11, 2016	Cleveland, GA	N23483	Minor	substantial	Failure of the left main landing gear attachment during the landing roll, which resulted in a left landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing … Failure of the left main landing gear attachment during the landing roll, which resulted in a left landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing and aileron.
May 27, 2016	ALBUQUERQUE, NM	N60252	Minor	substantial	The student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
Jul 09, 2015	Renton, WA	N12MM	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic … The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.
May 02, 2015	Neillsville, WI	N8558G	Minor	substantial	A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal a… A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Mar 24, 2015	Flushing, MI	N7987E	Minor	substantial	Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.
Jan 25, 2015	Silver Springs, NV	N4017U	Minor	substantial	The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane.
Jan 09, 2015	Pontiac, IL	N2871S	Minor	substantial	The flight instructor’s loss of directional control during an attempted go-around with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engin… The flight instructor’s loss of directional control during an attempted go-around with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the engine.
Dec 05, 2014	Brookline, NH	N50709	Minor	substantial	The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an off-airport landing following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that … The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an off-airport landing following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.

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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