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
Sep 29, 1998	BONNERS FERRY, ID	N19427	Incident	substantial	Improper maintenance by an outsourcing facility which resulted in a lack of identification of scoring of the interior of the #3 cylinder rocker shaft … Improper maintenance by an outsourcing facility which resulted in a lack of identification of scoring of the interior of the #3 cylinder rocker shaft bosses. The scoring resulted in a fatigue fracture and subsequent permanent closure of both intake and exhaust valves. Contributing factors were the lack of a suitable landing site and trees.
Sep 20, 1998	YUKON, OK	N6107K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and her improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.
Sep 19, 1998	OROVILLE, CA	N19063	Incident	substantial	Failure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance and subsequently striking a hangar door while taxiing to parking.
Sep 12, 1998	BRADENTON, FL	N6080T	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Sep 05, 1998	CADILLAC, MI	N3031J	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind condition which resulted in landing on the wrong runway. A factor associated with the accident was the … the 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.
Aug 24, 1998	ATHENS, GA	N704HU	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during land roll out that resulted in the on ground collision.
Aug 22, 1998	CUMBERLAND, MD	N7513G	Incident	substantial	The pilot in command's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 21, 1998	LAMAR, MO	N1239Y	Incident	substantial	inadequate lubrication of the torque plate holes and torque pins by the mechanic who performed the airplane's last annual inspection.
Aug 10, 1998	SANTA PAULA, CA	N704UV	Incident	substantial	Failure of the number one cylinder due to a fatigue crack that had originated from corrosion pits at the cooling fin.
Aug 09, 1998	PHILIP, SD	N5413Q	Incident	substantial	the fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A factor was the soft field.
Jul 29, 1998	YORBA LINDA, CA	N6377G	Incident	substantial	An oil starvation failure of the engine due to the mechanic's inadequate maintenance installation and quality control procedures, which resulted in a … An oil starvation failure of the engine due to the mechanic's inadequate maintenance installation and quality control procedures, which resulted in a shop rag being inadvertently left inside the accessory case when the starter was changed 7 hours prior to the accident.
Jul 21, 1998	LITCHFIELD, IL	N9251U	Incident	substantial	Loss of engine power due to an open exhaust valve and low cylinder compression. A related factor was the tailwind.
Jul 18, 1998	FRANKFORT, IN	N22047	Incident	substantial	the improper maintenance installation by other maintenance personnel. Factors were a missing lubricating oil drain plug, the safety wire for the plug… the improper maintenance installation by other maintenance personnel. Factors were a missing lubricating oil drain plug, the safety wire for the plug and the roadway.
Jul 17, 1998	ORMOND BEACH, FL	N704FE	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
Jul 09, 1998	VERO BEACH, FL	N9363U	Incident	substantial	The failure of the pilot to obtain flying speed, and the delayed decision to abort the take-off, leading to a loss of control in flight, and the subse… The failure of the pilot to obtain flying speed, and the delayed decision to abort the take-off, leading to a loss of control in flight, and the subsequent collision with a ditch.
Jul 07, 1998	OREGON CITY, OR	N6417T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare.
Jun 16, 1998	COLLINSVILLE, OK	N7914Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
Jun 13, 1998	TAFT, TX	N10519	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to ensure that there was adequate fuel for the planned flight on board the airplane during the preflight inspection which resulted… The pilot's failure to ensure that there was adequate fuel for the planned flight on board the airplane during the preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's misjudgment of the glide distance during the forced landing which resulted in the airplane impacting objects short of the intended landing site.
Jun 02, 1998	MENTONE, TX	N6486T	Incident	substantial	a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jun 01, 1998	NEWTON, KS	N714FB	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Related factors were the pilo… the 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.
May 31, 1998	PEARLAND, TX	N19271	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of the wrong runway/landing area. A factor was the lack of visual runway cues available to the pilot.
May 21, 1998	GRIFFITH, IN	N2916J	Incident	substantial	The aircraft's speed not maintained by the pilot, which resulted in the aircraft stalling in close proximity to the ground.
May 03, 1998	BENTON, KS	N6977S	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight by refueling the airplane en route resulting in fuel exhaustion. A facto… the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight by refueling the airplane en route resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the hedgerow which was contacted during the landing and the dark night conditions.
Apr 25, 1998	OROVILLE, CA	N3376J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path, and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in an undershoot.
Apr 19, 1998	LUMBER BRIDGE, NC	N63582	Incident	substantial	The pilot's delay in aborting a takeoff from a wet grass runway.

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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