How many accidents has the Cessna 150D had?

The NTSB has recorded 51 events involving the Cessna 150D: 5 fatal, 5 serious, 5 minor injuries, and 35 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 150D a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 150D has 51 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 150D Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 51 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (8 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 25, 2021	Chino, CA	N4375U	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Apr 10, 2010	Galena, ID	N4296U	Minor	substantial	The pilot's encounter with soft, snow-covered terrain while executing a precautionary landing.
Oct 02, 2005	Greenwater, WA	N4175U	Minor	destroyed	The pilot's inadvertently flying into IMC weather conditions, his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed for flight, and his subsequent inadvertent s… The pilot's inadvertently flying into IMC weather conditions, his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed for flight, and his subsequent inadvertent stall/mush into trees. Contributing factors were the fog and the trees.
Jun 10, 2001	Milltown, WI	N5919T	Minor	substantial	The stall/mush encountered by the pilot during that takeoff. Factors were the pilot's excessive lowering of the flaps during the takeoff and the tree… The stall/mush encountered by the pilot during that takeoff. Factors were the pilot's excessive lowering of the flaps during the takeoff and the trees.
Apr 07, 2001	Slanesville, WV	N974CA	Minor	substantial	a loose mixture control cable housing which resulted in an intermittent running engine, and the pilot's subsequent decision to perform a precautionary… a loose mixture control cable housing which resulted in an intermittent running engine, and the pilot's subsequent decision to perform a precautionary landing. A factor was the soft terrain.

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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