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
Jul 24, 2021	Rock Falls, IL	N7893F	Incident	substantial	The right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-aro… The right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a forced landing.
Jul 23, 2021	Arden, NC	N3059X	Incident	substantial	The inadequate inspection of the throttle control cable assembly, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight.
Jul 11, 2021	Elba, AL	N8172S	Incident	substantial	The partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with trees during takeo… The partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with trees during takeoff.
Jul 01, 2021	Carrollton, AL	N561QL	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s incorrect preflight planning and poor in-flight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the damage was the inadvertent enc… The pilot’s incorrect preflight planning and poor in-flight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the damage was the inadvertent encounter with a hole during the forced landing.
May 15, 2021	Brewton, AL	N3396J	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground… The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
May 02, 2021	Williamson, GA	N6915S	Incident	substantial	The pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion.
Apr 28, 2021	Fernandópolis - SP, OF	PT-SKG	Incident	—	Investigation pending
Apr 28, 2021	Madison, AR	N5578G	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper fuel planning which led to fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power.
Apr 17, 2021	Caro, MI	N22005	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power d… The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Apr 10, 2021	Tishomingo, OK	N439WT	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff on encountering a wind gust and his landing beyond the end of the runway that resulted in the airplane impac… The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff on encountering a wind gust and his landing beyond the end of the runway that resulted in the airplane impacting a ditch collapsing the nose landing gear.
Mar 30, 2021	Cajeme, Sonora, MX	XB-AUQ	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 30, 2021	Hardwick Township, NJ	N6544G	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate prefight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of… The pilot’s inadequate prefight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Mar 26, 2021	Marana, AZ	N1390Q	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and loss of control in a gusting crosswind.
Mar 03, 2021	Lodi, CA	N60290	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue crack in the No. 3 cylinder connecting rod shaft resulting from either preignition … A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue crack in the No. 3 cylinder connecting rod shaft resulting from either preignition or detonation, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
Feb 17, 2021	Indian Head, MD	N8428J	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the … The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the flight instructor’s mismanagement of the precautionary landing approach.
Feb 04, 2021	Riverside, CA	N8107S	Incident	substantial	Fuel starvation due to the pilot’s inadequate weather and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Dec 21, 2020	Peyton, CO	N5937G	Incident	substantial	The student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention … The student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention to the incorrect flap setting.
Nov 06, 2020	Chandler, AZ	N8700G	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Oct 05, 2020	Rimrock, AZ	N22979	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion.
Aug 17, 2020	Surry, ME	N45083	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power, which resulted in a loss of engine powe… The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced ditching in water.
Jun 26, 2020	Cancun, MX	XB-PPF	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 22, 2020	SHELBY, NC	N1718Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Apr 20, 2020	Hamburg, NY	N150LF	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
Mar 25, 2020	McKinney, TX	N4729U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Jan 30, 2020	Big Lake, AK	N19524	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to apply full carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engin… The pilot's failure to apply full carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and impact with a tree.

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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