How many accidents has the Cessna 150B had?

The NTSB has recorded 20 events involving the Cessna 150B: 3 fatal, 2 serious, 2 minor injuries, and 13 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 150B a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 150B has 20 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 150B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 20 events recorded from 1982 to 2009.

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Fatal (5 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Apr 26, 2002	Enterprise, AL	N1299Y	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an attempted go-around that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the gro… The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an attempted go-around that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the ground.
Dec 14, 1999	OMAHA, NE	N7339X	Incident	substantial	The pilots failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff in weather conducive for serious carburetor ice. Factors were the weather that was conducive… The pilots failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff in weather conducive for serious carburetor ice. Factors were the weather that was conducive for carburetor icing and the presence of the truck that the aircraft impacted.
Oct 23, 1999	SWEET HOME, OR	N1252Y	Incident	substantial	Carburetor heat was not used prior to takeoff. Carburetor icing conditions and high vegetation were factors.
Dec 05, 1998	ADJUNTAS, PR	N5957T	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to the restricted movement of the intake and exhaust valves on number 3 cylinder.
Aug 21, 1998	LAMAR, MO	N1239Y	Incident	substantial	inadequate lubrication of the torque plate holes and torque pins by the mechanic who performed the airplane's last annual inspection.
Dec 16, 1995	GRANT, MI	N1219Y	Incident	substantial	the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain and the weak ice-covered runway.
Sep 25, 1993	WOODFORD, VA	N7386X	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT MISJUDGING HIS ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED AND NOT ATTAINING THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT RESULTING IN THE AIRPLANE EXITING THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDING… THE PILOT MISJUDGING HIS ALTITUDE AND AIRSPEED AND NOT ATTAINING THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT RESULTING IN THE AIRPLANE EXITING THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDING WITH PINE TREES. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE: 1) THE WET RUNWAY, 2) RAIN WHICH RESULTED IN POOR BRAKING ACTION ON THE WET GRASS STRIP.
Sep 27, 1992	SHOW LOW, AZ	N1104Y	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.
Mar 20, 1990	SHELBYVILLE, IN	N7379X	Incident	substantial	THE PRIVATE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING. THE CROSSWIND WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Apr 10, 1989	HICKORY, NC	N1214Y	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DURING TAKEOFF.
Jun 23, 1987	WHITE CITY, OR	N7352X	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 03, 1982	LOS ANGELES, CA	N7280X	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 07, 1982	WYOMING, IA	N1106Y	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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