Cessna 150G Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 244 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2010 | Jasper, TN | N8321J | Incident | substantial | The pilot under instruction's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his failure to relinquish the flight controls when directed. |
| Apr 07, 2010 | Cooperstown, NY | N4760X | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during a simulated engine-out demonstration due to carburetor icing. |
| Apr 04, 2010 | Winter Haven, FL | N4655X | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing in gusting winds. |
| Feb 01, 2010 | St. Augustine, FL | N3995J | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the right wing fuel tank sending unit gasket, which resulted in a forced landin…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the right wing fuel tank sending unit gasket, which resulted in a forced landing. |
| Jan 01, 2010 | Doylestown, PA | N4026J | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| 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. |
| Apr 24, 2009 | Kingston, NY | N2792S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach. |
| Oct 11, 2008 | Cedar Lake, MI | N3623J | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experien…The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experience. |
| 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. |
| Jun 10, 2008 | Brenham, TX | N4691R | Incident | substantial |
The sudden windshift (crosswind gust), rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors in this accident were the high speed during the …The sudden windshift (crosswind gust), rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors in this accident were the high speed during the aborted takeoff and trees. |
| Feb 16, 2008 | Viroqua, WI | N10RH | Incident | substantial | The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing and the ground loop the pilot encountered. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Jan 10, 2008 | Sarasota, FL | N2490J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight and in-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 25, 2007 | Kenai, AK | N2981S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive flap setting during takeoff. |
| May 18, 2007 | Pahrump, NV | N3121J | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination followed by the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors …The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination followed by the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight and an inadequate 100-hour maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel. |
| 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. |
| Dec 06, 2006 | Eureka, CA | N3394J | Incident | substantial |
a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision to operate the airplane in carburetor icing …a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision to operate the airplane in carburetor icing conditions with an inoperative carburetor heat system. |
| Sep 04, 2006 | Penhook, VA | N2932J | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during climb, which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, and an in-flight …The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during climb, which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, and an in-flight breakup. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his spatial disorientation. |
| Jun 27, 2006 | Indianapolis, IN | N3366J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot intentionally leaving the airplane unoccupied during the engine start and the failure of the tail tie-down, which ultimately resulted in the…The pilot intentionally leaving the airplane unoccupied during the engine start and the failure of the tail tie-down, which ultimately resulted in the unoccupied airplane becoming airborne. |
| May 06, 2006 | Coleman, TX | N3815J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for t…The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. |
| 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. |
| Dec 06, 2005 | Packsaddle, NSW, AS | VH-KPQ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 09, 2005 | Mountain View, MO | N4080J | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb after takeoff. |
| Jun 08, 2005 | Buckley, WA | N2751S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and a forced landing. Contributing factors …The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and a forced landing. Contributing factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 01, 2005 | Willimantic, CT | N4606X | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control while landing. |