Cessna 150G Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 244 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09, 2015 | Pontiac, IL | N2871S | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s loss of directional control during an attempted go-around with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engin…The flight instructor’s loss of directional control during an attempted go-around with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the engine. |
| Mar 17, 2013 | Baytown, TX | N6389S | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s poor in-flight decision-making and improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 21, 2012 | Corinth, MS | N8465J | Minor | substantial |
The improper torque application on the crankshaft gear bolt by maintenance personnel during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure …The improper torque application on the crankshaft gear bolt by maintenance personnel during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the locking tab washer and gear alignment dowel and subsequent engine stoppage. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s exceedence of the engine overhaul calendar year limits recommended by the engine manufacturer. |
| Aug 26, 2012 | Madera, CA | N6346S | Minor | substantial | The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Feb 12, 2011 | Springdale, AR | N3257J | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Apr 07, 2010 | Cooperstown, NY | N4760X | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during a simulated engine-out demonstration due to carburetor icing. |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Urbana, OH | N3899J | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident were environmental conditions conducive to carburetor icing. |
| Jul 25, 2008 | Grand Rapids, MN | N8668J | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and wind gusts. |
| Mar 02, 2007 | Miami, FL | N682RA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's (CFI) continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (rough running engine). A factor in the accident was no suita…The pilot-in-command's (CFI) continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (rough running engine). A factor in the accident was no suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Oct 02, 2004 | Augusta, MT | N3086R | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the in-flight collision with rising terrain. Trees and rising terrain a…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the in-flight collision with rising terrain. Trees and rising terrain are factors in the accident. |
| Oct 25, 2003 | Kinston, NC | N2678J | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the dragging of the right wing tip and the on ground collision with a roadway. |
| May 03, 2003 | Montgomery, AL | N2938J | Minor | substantial |
The in-flight collision with birds that resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering f…The in-flight collision with birds that resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering for an emergency landing. |
| May 19, 2002 | Kenosha, WI | N8657J | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| May 19, 2001 | Pell City, AL | N2808S | Minor | substantial | The pilot's selection of the wrong runway that resulted in an attempted takeoff with a tailwind. |
| May 18, 2000 | MIDDLETON, ID | N3054S | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 09, 1999 | EL RENO, OK | N3603J | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power resulting from a fatigue failure of the intake rocker arm for the #4 cylinder. A factor was the soft terrain encountere…The total loss of engine power resulting from a fatigue failure of the intake rocker arm for the #4 cylinder. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing. |
| Aug 16, 1999 | LAMBERTVILLE, MI | N4061J | Minor | substantial |
the inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and the pilot's failure to remove the aileron gust lock before flight. Factors to the accident were the…the inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and the pilot's failure to remove the aileron gust lock before flight. Factors to the accident were the soft terrain adjacent to the runway and the collapse of the nose gear. |
| Aug 09, 1999 | GREENEVILLE, TN | N3187X | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to remain clear of clouds while operating under visual flight rules resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees on rising terra…The pilot's failure to remain clear of clouds while operating under visual flight rules resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees on rising terrain as he flew in the clouds. |
| Jun 03, 1998 | SELBYVILLE, DE | N3731J | Minor | substantial |
Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. High, gusting winds were contributing …Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. High, gusting winds were contributing factors. |
| May 28, 1998 | CLAREMORE, OK | N6256S | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. |
| Sep 21, 1996 | TEMPLETON, MA | N2607J | Minor | destroyed |
the student pilot's improper in-flight decision to continued the cross-country flight into night conditions, and his inability to find the destination…the student pilot's improper in-flight decision to continued the cross-country flight into night conditions, and his inability to find the destination (or an alternate airport) in a timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and in-flight collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, and the student pilot's lack of night experience. |
| Jul 23, 1996 | TURNER, ME | N3269J | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, by failing to remove the pitot tube cover, which resulted in false airspeed indications, and his failure …the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, by failing to remove the pitot tube cover, which resulted in false airspeed indications, and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance from a utility pole. |
| Mar 02, 1996 | AUBURN, CA | N8662J | Minor | substantial | failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. |
| Feb 19, 1996 | VANCOUVER, WA | N3272J | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and his delay in aborting the takeoff after noting sluggish acceleration. Factors were: the carburetor ici…the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and his delay in aborting the takeoff after noting sluggish acceleration. Factors were: the carburetor icing conditions, the trees off the end of the runway, and the soft ground conditions in the forced landing area. |
| Nov 12, 1995 | DOUGLAS, WA | N3900J | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT FELL ASLEEP. |