Cessna 150G Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 244 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

244

All Events

131

Incidents

51

Minor

26

Serious

36

Fatal (47 fatalities)

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.
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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