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
Jun 28, 2023 Gualeguay, Entre Rios, AR LV-JQA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 07, 2023 Wishram, WA N7155F Incident substantial The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Mar 27, 2023 Mattituck, NY N50133 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
Feb 18, 2023 Venus, TX N6536G Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Feb 04, 2023 Montevideo, MN N1982Z Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jan 03, 2023 Yukon, OK N7769E Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Dec 26, 2022 South St. Paul, MN N51115 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll with a snow and ice covered runway.
Dec 20, 2022 Pocahantas, IA 2930J Incident substantial
The pilot’s landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's en…

The pilot’s landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's encounter with adverse weather conditions which led to structural icing that affected flight characteristics and obscured the pilot's vision. Also contributing to the accident were the self-induced and external pressures that influenced the pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the flight.

Oct 26, 2022 Puyallup, WA N6492F Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel management that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Oct 06, 2022 Iola, TX N18158 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing.
Sep 25, 2022 Lyman, WA N7471G Incident substantial The pilot’s delayed decision to exit the valley with rising terrain and failure to maintain clearance from trees.
Aug 20, 2022 Berry, AL N8797G Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 3 cylinder’s stuck exhaust valve.
Jul 30, 2022 Marshall, TX N6212Y Incident substantial
The student pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaust…

The student pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Jul 17, 2022 Hanson, MA N5859E Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and partial loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pil…

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and partial loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to depart and land with a known mechanical deficiency with the nose landing gear.

Jul 15, 2022 Tuscaloosa, AL N3301J Incident substantial
The student pilot’s inadvertent use of the fuel mixture knob instead of the carburetor heat knob, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent l…

The student pilot’s inadvertent use of the fuel mixture knob instead of the carburetor heat knob, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.

Jun 08, 2022 Fort Duchesne, UT N8889G Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to takeoff from an unimproved surface which resulted in a collision with an object and the airplane nosing over.
May 29, 2022 Jacksonville, FL N8919S Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing after applying power for takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursi…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing after applying power for takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.

Mar 17, 2022 BRAGANÇA PAULISTA - SP, OF PT-OYF Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 09, 2022 Burleson, TX N11373 Incident substantial The student pilot accidentally pulling the mixture control in the landing pattern which resulted in a loss of engine power and forced landing.
Dec 30, 2021 Johnsondale, CA N7801Z Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered unimproved runway.
Nov 04, 2021 Margarettsville, NC N704HQ Incident substantial The pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Oct 06, 2021 Rio De Janeiro, OF PT-KLG Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 03, 2021 Oxford, NC N7333A Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
Sep 03, 2021 Fort Lauderdale, FL N65987 Incident substantial
The flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an attempted go around maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact…

The flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an attempted go around maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with the runway.

Aug 11, 2021 Wadsworth, OH N66748 Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat when the power loss occurred.
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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