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 03, 1995	NEW CARLISLE, OH	N7089F	Incident	destroyed	inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb, due to an ina… inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb, due to an inadequate supply of fuel and fuel starvation. The soft terrain encountered during the forced landing was a related factor.
Oct 26, 1995	NORMAN, OK	N5350Q	Incident	substantial	THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT. FACTORS WERE THE GUSTY … THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT. FACTORS WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS.
Oct 25, 1995	CENTRALIA, IL	N63566	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper use of flaps leading to the inadvertant stall.
Oct 21, 1995	CHARLOTTE, NC	N7157F	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply.
Oct 19, 1995	PEOSTA, IA	N17382	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.
Oct 02, 1995	FILLMORE, CA	N63522	Incident	substantial	the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight; and the student pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations.
Sep 28, 1995	RUTLAND, VT	N9289U	Incident	substantial	the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
Sep 24, 1995	SARASOTA, FL	N6080T	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Sep 23, 1995	COLDFOOT, AK	N4430U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, while landing.
Sep 21, 1995	COLLEGE PLACE, WA	N714NW	Incident	destroyed	the pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion.
Sep 16, 1995	VICTORIA, TX	N5DT	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Aug 27, 1995	SANTA ANA, CA	N66758	Incident	substantial	the student's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to raise the landing flaps and turn off the carburetor hea… the student's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to raise the landing flaps and turn off the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around.
Aug 16, 1995	MANILA, AR	N8905S	Incident	substantial	A BLOWN (TRIPPED) FUSE, WHICH RENDERED FLAP RETRACTION INOPERATIVE. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HOT WEATHER CONDITION, THE AIRCRAFT'S … A BLOWN (TRIPPED) FUSE, WHICH RENDERED FLAP RETRACTION INOPERATIVE. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HOT WEATHER CONDITION, THE AIRCRAFT'S LACK OF CLIMB PERFORMANCE WITH THE FLAPS EXTENDED, AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA.
Aug 13, 1995	KNIGHTDALE, NC	N704ZQ	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND WHEN HE SAW TH… THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND WHEN HE SAW THAT HE WOULD NOT LAND ON THE RUNWAY.
Aug 10, 1995	OPA LOCKA, FL	N19561	Incident	substantial	The pilot-in-command's improper use of flaps during an attempted go-around.
Aug 08, 1995	WEST ADDISON, VT	N3992U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor is a soft landing area.
Aug 05, 1995	PICAYUNE, MS	N18679	Incident	substantial	LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Jul 30, 1995	WEST JORDAN, UT	N61284	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO INITIATING HIS CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT RESULTING IN A TOTAL POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Jul 17, 1995	NENANA, AK	N1134M	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF. THE TAILWIND WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Jul 16, 1995	KALSKAG, AK	N7892E	Incident	substantial	THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.
Jul 15, 1995	RUSSELLVILLE, AL	N8085F	Incident	substantial	THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY PLAN ENOUGH FUEL FOR THE SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE TERRAIN.
Jul 02, 1995	HOLLY RIDGE, NC	N28445	Incident	substantial	the pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain clearance from obstacles.
Jun 30, 1995	GARFIELD, CO	N8155S	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S DELAYED DECISION TO DEVIATE AWAY FROM THE DETERIORATING WEATHER. FACTORS WERE HIS INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER, HIGH DENSITY ALTIT… THE PILOT'S DELAYED DECISION TO DEVIATE AWAY FROM THE DETERIORATING WEATHER. FACTORS WERE HIS INADEQUATE EVALUATION OF THE WEATHER, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND THE RESULTANT INADVERTENT OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE BEYOND THE CLIMB PERFORMANCE LIMITATIONS OF THE AIRPLANE IN MANEUVERING FLIGHT.
Jun 30, 1995	RIVERDALE, CA	N3421J	Incident	substantial	Fuel exhaustion due to the student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the aircraft en route. A factor in the accident … Fuel exhaustion due to the student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the aircraft en route. A factor in the accident was inadequate supervision of the student by the flying club and the student's flight instructor.
Jun 21, 1995	BOVEY, MN	N45200	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF.

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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