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 23, 2021 Cedarton, OF VH-CYO Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 18, 2021 Yulee, FL N1300Q Fatal (2) destroyed
The flight instructor’s decision to conduct slow flight training at an altitude below the flight school’s minimum recovery altitude and his delayed re…

The flight instructor’s decision to conduct slow flight training at an altitude below the flight school’s minimum recovery altitude and his delayed remedial action when an aerodynamic stall occurred.

Jun 11, 2021 Muncie, IN UNREG Serious (1) substantial
The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on departure in high density altitude conditions which resulted in an aerodynamic st…

The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on departure in high density altitude conditions which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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 13, 2021 Paris, TX N50326 Minor substantial The pilot’s decision to takeoff with known obstacles on the runway and his subsequent failure to avoid the windsock on takeoff.
Mar 04, 2021 Yariguíes, OF HK1010G Incident substantial Investigation pending
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 27, 2021 Marana, AZ N6135T Minor substantial The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
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.
Jan 27, 2021 Serra Azul, BR PT-FIB Minor substantial Investigation pending
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 16, 2020 Colton, OR N18666 Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to maintain positive control of the airplane in mountainous terrain during dark night conditions as a result of spatial disorienta…

The pilot’s failure to maintain positive control of the airplane in mountainous terrain during dark night conditions as a result of spatial disorientation which led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.

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 11, 2020 Bishop, CA N22963 Minor substantial
A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadvertent closure of the mixture control which starved the engine of fuel and resulted in a hard landing a…

A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadvertent closure of the mixture control which starved the engine of fuel and resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain.

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 20, 2020 Kenitra, MO CN-TCG Incident substantial Investigation pending
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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