Cessna 150G Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 244 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2023 | Cross Keys, NJ | N2880S | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the banner pickup, which resulted in a low altitude aerodynamic stall/spin. |
| Nov 11, 2022 | Star Valley, AZ | N3131J | Serious (1) | substantial | The failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust or intake valve which resulted in the partial loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Jan 11, 2012 | Fitchburg, MA | N4041J | Serious (1) | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice and the flight instructor's improper application of carburetor heat. |
| Aug 23, 2011 | Cavanaugh Bay, ID | N2870S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempt to execute a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempt to execute a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. |
| Jun 23, 2009 | Mineola, TX | N2719S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi, and his subsequent failure to maintain control after the inadvertent takeoff, whi…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi, and his subsequent failure to maintain control after the inadvertent takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience. |
| Feb 24, 2006 | Rockford, OH | N6366S | Serious (2) | substantial |
The fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot-in-command. Additional causes were the inadequately planned app…The fuel exhaustion due to the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot-in-command. Additional causes were the inadequately planned approach and improper emergency procedure by the pilot-in-command. |
| Aug 09, 2005 | Mountain View, MO | N4080J | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb after takeoff. |
| May 07, 1999 | DETROIT, OR | N3381J | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, eventually resulting in a non-mechanical loss of engine …The pilot's inadvertent visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, eventually resulting in a non-mechanical loss of engine power. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation; a snowstorm with icing conditions; the pilot becoming lost; and mountainous terrain. |
| Jun 28, 1998 | UVALDE, TX | N8445J | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of the flaps which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff climb. Factors were his lack of recent experi…The pilot's improper use of the flaps which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff climb. Factors were his lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane and the high density altitude. |
| Jun 27, 1998 | PERRY, FL | N2622J | Serious (2) | substantial | The improper repair of the no. 2 engine cylinder, which resulted in the loss of engine power. |
| Jun 22, 1998 | RUSH CITY, MN | N8450J | Serious (2) | destroyed |
the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during the initial takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inattentiveness …the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during the initial takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inattentiveness at lowering excessive flaps for takeoff. |
| Mar 26, 1998 | SONOMA, CA | N2952J | Serious (1) | substantial |
The instructor pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and subsequent inadequate supervision of the situation to simulate an engine failure on …The instructor pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and subsequent inadequate supervision of the situation to simulate an engine failure on takeoff, as well as both pilot's not maintaining a visual lookout. A related factor was the diverted attention of both the instructor and student pilot's. |
| Jun 17, 1997 | FRANKLIN, IN | N3787J | Serious (1) | destroyed |
the instructor pilot stalled the aircraft as a result of inadequate preflight planning. Factors included the transmission wire, the rising terrain, a…the instructor pilot stalled the aircraft as a result of inadequate preflight planning. Factors included the transmission wire, the rising terrain, and the trees at the departure end of the runway. |
| Nov 13, 1993 | KIRKLAND, WA | N2446J | Serious (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE TREE. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S OSTENTATIOUS DISP…THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE TREE. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY. |
| Aug 15, 1993 | LYNDONVILLE, VT | N2807S | Serious (1) | substantial |
AN INADVERTENT STALL OF THE AIRPLANE AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT AND FLAP…AN INADVERTENT STALL OF THE AIRPLANE AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT AND FLAPS DURING TAKEOFF WHICH DEGRADED AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE. |
| Mar 26, 1993 | JORDAN VALLEY, OR | N3986J | Serious (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT CONTINUED THE VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES ON THE GROUND. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE …THE PILOT CONTINUED THE VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM OBSTACLES ON THE GROUND. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CLOUDS, LOW CEILING, AND RAIN. |
| Apr 16, 1992 | GALT, CA | N6213S | Serious (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S POOR IN-FLIGHT DECISION BY SELECTING AN IMPROPER CRUISE ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FATIGUE DUE TO LACK OF SL…THE PILOT'S POOR IN-FLIGHT DECISION BY SELECTING AN IMPROPER CRUISE ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FATIGUE DUE TO LACK OF SLEEP. |
| Aug 28, 1991 | BENTON, AR | N8482J | Serious (2) | substantial | A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. |
| Aug 23, 1988 | ROCK HILL, SC | N3105J | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 28, 1986 | ROCKFORD, IL | N8703S | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 1985 | GERONIMO, TX | N4754X | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 16, 1985 | TARBORO, NC | N2624J | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 23, 1984 | CORONA, CA | N3770J | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 09, 1983 | PERRY, IA | N2452J | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 21, 1983 | BREMERTON, WA | N3355J | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |