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
Jun 30, 1993	OXFORD, ME	N3023J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.
Jun 24, 1993	NONDALTON, AK	N23224	Incident	substantial	THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ENCOUNTER WITH UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DURING THE EMERGENCY … THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ENCOUNTER WITH UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DURING THE EMERGENCY DESCENT.
Jun 20, 1993	WILTON, ND	N60454	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE ENGINE-DRIVEN FUEL PUMP. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT THE AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP.
Jun 12, 1993	YUCAIPA, CA	N19507	Incident	substantial	the flight instructor's selection of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing demonstration. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude … the flight instructor's selection of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing demonstration. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude existing at the time of the mishap.
Jun 07, 1993	WEST CALDWELL, NJ	N60186	Incident	substantial	THE COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS A RESULT OF CARBURETOR ICING, THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING AND IMPACT WITH THE TERRAIN.
Jun 03, 1993	BIGGS, CA	N6030T	Incident	substantial	THE FIRST PILOT'S PREMATURE LIFT-OFF AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
May 29, 1993	LAFAYETTE, AL	N6924S	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE MILE MARKER SIGN DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. A FACTOR WAS THE SIGN ADJACENT TO THE HIGHWAY
May 27, 1993	JEFFERSONVILLE, IN	N3109V	Incident	substantial	THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION AND FAILURE TO ASSURE RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: IMPROPER… THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S DELAYED REMEDIAL ACTION AND FAILURE TO ASSURE RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: IMPROPER FLARE BY THE STUDENT PILOT.
May 27, 1993	BRANDENBURG, KY	N60347	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED PRIOR TO LIFTOFF, LEADING TO AN INADVERTENT STALL AND LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO TH… THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED PRIOR TO LIFTOFF, LEADING TO AN INADVERTENT STALL AND LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT INCLUDE THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF FLAPS AND HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PUBLISHED PROCEDURES FOR A SHORT/SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF.
May 27, 1993	FORT MYERS, FL	N11831	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM IN-FLIGHT FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.
May 23, 1993	BELLINGHAM, WA	N63531	Incident	substantial	THE INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE STUDENT PILOT. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND THE STUDENT'… THE INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE STUDENT PILOT. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND THE STUDENT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.
May 23, 1993	HOLLISTER, CA	N3051J	Incident	substantial	fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departure.
May 15, 1993	FAIRMONT, WV	N16224	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOTS TO PROPERLY CLEAR THE ENGINE DURING THE APPROACH.
May 13, 1993	WASHINGTON, MO	N10011	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT.
May 09, 1993	MARLBORO, MA	N2894V	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING. RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED.
May 05, 1993	RICE LAKE, WI	N61306	Incident	substantial	THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.
Apr 25, 1993	LAKE VILLAGE, IN	N4559U	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING.
Apr 21, 1993	LAKEPORT, CA	N6566G	Incident	substantial	THE STUDENT PILOT'S DELAYED FLARE AND IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY TECHNIQUE WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT PORPOISE AND A COLLISION WITH THE R… THE STUDENT PILOT'S DELAYED FLARE AND IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY TECHNIQUE WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT PORPOISE AND A COLLISION WITH THE RUNWAY. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.
Apr 18, 1993	GARRISON, TX	N8979S	Incident	substantial	THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS HIS BECOMING LOST
Apr 15, 1993	BOULDER CITY, NV	N5836G	Incident	substantial	THE INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY AND AIRSPEED MANAGEMENT DURING THE ATTEMPTED GO AROUND, WHICH LED TO AN INADVERTENT STALL AND THE… THE INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY AND AIRSPEED MANAGEMENT DURING THE ATTEMPTED GO AROUND, WHICH LED TO AN INADVERTENT STALL AND THE INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INSTRUCTOR'S LOW TOTAL TIME AS A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR.
Apr 09, 1993	WATERPROOF, LA	N5517G	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED LANDING POINT AND THE EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED. A FACTOR WAS THE WET GRASS STRIP
Mar 27, 1993	EL PASO, TX	N2015Z	Incident	substantial	THE FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REFUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.
Mar 26, 1993	LAUREL, MT	N6581T	Incident	substantial	THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, UNDETERMINED.
Mar 18, 1993	ROCHESTER, NY	N63206	Incident	substantial	A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO OVER-PRIMING.
Mar 15, 1993	FORT PIERCE, FL	N6168K	Incident	substantial	INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

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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