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
Apr 19, 1996	CLINTON, MD	N6508S	Incident	substantial	a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Apr 17, 1996	MOJAVE, CA	N6466G	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to clear the engine during an idle power descent, as required by the engine manual.
Apr 13, 1996	SPIDEN ISLAND, WA	N171RJ	Incident	substantial	the pilot's selection of an unsuitable airstrip for the landing and subsequent takeoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an ov… the pilot's selection of an unsuitable airstrip for the landing and subsequent takeoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and collision with an embankment and trees. Factors relating to the accident were: the short, wet, grassy, downhill airstrip conditions.
Apr 13, 1996	PLAINS, MT	N8093F	Incident	substantial	the pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing rollout.
Mar 24, 1996	OCALA, FL	N6679F	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind during the landing flare.
Mar 17, 1996	HOWARD, KS	N1532Q	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's failure to obtain timely assistance after encountering adverse weather during a cross-country flight which led to fuel exhaustion.
Mar 09, 1996	ORMOND BEACH, FL	N704XQ	Incident	substantial	the failure of the pilot-in-command to apply caburetor heat before reducing the throttle to simulate an engine failure. Contributing to the accident … the failure of the pilot-in-command to apply caburetor heat before reducing the throttle to simulate an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency descent.
Mar 03, 1996	ANCHORAGE, AK	N22053	Incident	substantial	loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
Feb 24, 1996	ARLINGTON, TN	N63434	Incident	substantial	the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 150, N63434, to see and avoid the Cessna 152, N151FC.
Jan 25, 1996	READINGTON, NJ	N9153U	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's unapproved landing at a second destination during his first solo cross-country, and his inadequate compensation for a cross wind, … The student pilot's unapproved landing at a second destination during his first solo cross-country, and his inadequate compensation for a cross wind, which resulted in the airplane veering off of the runway and the subsequent nose over.
Jan 15, 1996	MOUNT PLEASANT, MI	N8375U	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's inadequate preflight and the loose oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and failure of the #1 cylinder connecting rod.… the student pilot's inadequate preflight and the loose oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and failure of the #1 cylinder connecting rod. A factor relating to this accident was the snow covered terrain.
Jan 13, 1996	SUN CITY, FL	N18181	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Darkness was a related factor.
Dec 29, 1995	KUTZTOWN, PA	N50836	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for landing. The snow covered runway was a related factor.
Dec 29, 1995	QUARTZITE, AZ	N1246Q	Incident	substantial	the pilot's misjudgement of his distance and altitude relationship to the runway, which resulted in an undershoot and failure to achieve the proper to… the pilot's misjudgement of his distance and altitude relationship to the runway, which resulted in an undershoot and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point for landing.
Dec 26, 1995	QUARTZSITE, AZ	N66172	Incident	substantial	the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing.
Dec 24, 1995	ROUND ROCK, TX	N19LV	Incident	substantial	The 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 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.
Dec 23, 1995	EAST HAMPTON, NY	N2970J	Incident	substantial	failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the dual student pilot and ensure that directional control of the airplane was maintained. T… failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the dual student pilot and ensure that directional control of the airplane was maintained. The icy runway was a related factor.
Dec 16, 1995	GRANT, MI	N1219Y	Incident	substantial	the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain and the weak ice-covered runway.
Dec 08, 1995	MOULTONBORO, NH	N45625	Incident	substantial	failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which allowed the plane to depart the runway and collide with… failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which allowed the plane to depart the runway and collide with a snowbank. A factor relating to the accident was: the icy runway condition.
Dec 06, 1995	ORANGE SPRINGS, FL	N60758	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE.
Dec 01, 1995	BEAUFORT, SC	N8779U	Incident	substantial	An inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of engine power. The tree stump was a factor.
Nov 19, 1995	LANTANA, FL	N18201	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO USE THE CHECKLIST AND TO SET THE PARKING BRAKES PRIOR TO ENGINE START.
Nov 13, 1995	NORWOOD, MA	N51197	Incident	substantial	the student's inadvertent use of the mixture control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the final approach resulting in the los… the student's inadvertent use of the mixture control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the final approach resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent nose over during the forced landing.
Nov 13, 1995	SALTILLO, MS	N61040	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM FUEL COMSUMPTION CALCULATIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE FLIGHT.
Nov 05, 1995	WABASH, IN	N21960	Incident	substantial	deer that went onto the runway as the aircraft was landing. The light condition at dusk was a related factor.

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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