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
Aug 22, 2019 Diepholz, GE D-EHLG Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 17, 2019 Ravna Gora, HR 9A-DMI Incident Investigation pending
Aug 15, 2019 Rio Grande City, TX N150CR Incident substantial
The loss of engine power following an increase in oil temperature for undetermined reasons during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing on…

The loss of engine power following an increase in oil temperature for undetermined reasons during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.

Aug 09, 2019 Cordell, OK N8374J Serious (1) substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
Aug 09, 2019 Gan International Airport, OF 8Q-GAC Incident minor Investigation pending
Jul 30, 2019 Roundup, MT C-GEYP Serious (1) substantial The pilot ‘s failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the trees while maneuvering to land.
Jun 28, 2019 Omaha, NE N5256Q Incident substantial The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Jun 20, 2019 Elkader, IA N6471F Incident substantial The pilot's delayed decision to go around, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
Jun 07, 2019 Lee's Summit, MO N704HS Minor substantial The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Jun 07, 2019 Davis City, CA N6617F Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain. Contributing to th…

A total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to proceed with the flight after discovering the contaminated fuel.

Jun 04, 2019 Renton, WA N8685S Incident substantial
The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of right rudder and the flight instructor's delayed …

The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of right rudder and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.

May 26, 2019 Garberville, CA N8746S Serious (1) substantial A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Apr 11, 2019 Fulton, NY N3795J Serious (1) substantial
A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to leave the carburetor heat on fully after his initial app…

A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to leave the carburetor heat on fully after his initial application of carburetor heat.

Mar 21, 2019 Hollywood, FL N704VM Incident minor The other pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the stopped airplane while attempting to taxi around it.
Mar 16, 2019 Talkeetna, AK N7095S Incident substantial A loss of pitch control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a collision with terrain during an emergency landing.
Mar 06, 2019 Granite Shoals, TX N6917F Minor substantial
The pilot's decision to takeoff with a limited amount of fuel onboard, which unported during a turn, resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent los…

The pilot's decision to takeoff with a limited amount of fuel onboard, which unported during a turn, resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.

Feb 10, 2019 Atizapán de Zaragoza, México, México, MX XB-OWS Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 02, 2019 Knotts Island, NC N6789F Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's improper fuel planning.
Jan 30, 2019 Durango, Mexico, MX XB-KEJ Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 04, 2018 Woodstock, GA N3515J Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of contr…

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.

Oct 30, 2018 Manavgat, TU TC-KIM Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 16, 2018 La Paz, MX XB-ODX Fatal (2) Investigation pending
Sep 21, 2018 Roseburg, OR N8382G Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
Sep 21, 2018 Festus, MO N7152S Fatal (2) substantial
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted i…

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate and continue the flight into dark night conditions with a known electrical problem.

Sep 04, 2018 Pacoima, CA N10789 Fatal (1) substantial
A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel exhaustion, and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack when the flight ins…

A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel exhaustion, and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack when the flight instructor made an abrupt turn back toward the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection.

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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