How many accidents has the Cessna 150G had?

The NTSB has recorded 244 events involving the Cessna 150G: 36 fatal, 26 serious, 51 minor injuries, and 131 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 150G a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 150G has 244 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 150G Safety Record

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

244

All Events

131

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (47 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Apr 26, 1995	SPRINGFIELD, MO	N3112J	Minor	substantial	The student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. The student pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations were a related factor.
Jul 11, 1994	TUCSON, AZ	N3003S	Minor	substantial	AN ENGINE POWER LOSS FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS.
Oct 02, 1993	MONROE, MI	N2759S	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, WHEN HE MISJUDGED THE (INADEQUATE) SUPPLY OF FUEL BEFORE TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUS… THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, WHEN HE MISJUDGED THE (INADEQUATE) SUPPLY OF FUEL BEFORE TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. SOFT TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Apr 29, 1993	ARDEN, NC	N2971J	Minor	substantial	THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, AND THE PILOT'S PREMATURE FLARE DURING LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A LANDING STALL. FACTORS WERE THE HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS (TREES… THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, AND THE PILOT'S PREMATURE FLARE DURING LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A LANDING STALL. FACTORS WERE THE HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS (TREES) TREES NEAR THE LANDING SITE, AND THE UPHILL TERRAIN CONDITIONS
Apr 22, 1993	PENDLETON, OR	N3163X	Minor	substantial	FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED AND SOFT TERRAIN… FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED AND SOFT TERRAIN.
Oct 01, 1992	LINCOLN, PA	N6374S	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S PREMATURE LIFTOFF AND DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF.
Aug 27, 1992	FRESNO, CA	N3015S	Minor	substantial	THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT.
Sep 21, 1991	PLEASANT GROVE, AL	N4096J	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO THE LAST TAKEOFF RESULTING IN AN INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY FOR THE FLIGHT.
Mar 09, 1991	GREENWOOD, MS	N2949J	Minor	substantial	FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO ABORT THE FLIGHT WHEN ONE OF THE TWO FUEL QUANTITY INDICATORS BECAME INOPERATIVE DURING THE FIRST LEG OF THE FLIGHT. A… FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO ABORT THE FLIGHT WHEN ONE OF THE TWO FUEL QUANTITY INDICATORS BECAME INOPERATIVE DURING THE FIRST LEG OF THE FLIGHT. ALSO, INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING, AND POOR SUPERVISION BY THE CFI WHO REVIEWED THE STUDENT'S PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION FOR THE CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT.
Feb 12, 1991	MOUNT GILEAD, OH	N2859S	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT RESULTING IN AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE AND A SUBSEQUENT OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TE… THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT RESULTING IN AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE AND A SUBSEQUENT OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Feb 07, 1991	LA BELLE, FL	N2481J	Minor	substantial	TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Mar 24, 1988	MUSCLE SHOALS, AL	N2738S	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1987	CONCORD, NC	N2280J	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 06, 1987	COLLEGE STATION, TX	N8612J	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
May 17, 1986	SELBYVILLE, DE	N4004J	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jan 14, 1986	PELICAN RAPIDS, MN	N2495J	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 14, 1985	DAYTONA BEACH, FL	N3338J	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Apr 14, 1985	STEVENS POINT, WI	N4609X	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 11, 1984	KINGSVILLE, TX	N3337J	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jan 27, 1984	BURLEY, ID	N51123	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 07, 1984	CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	N2462J	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 09, 1983	ROOSEVELT, AZ	N8378J	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
May 06, 1983	WAUCHULA, FL	N3307J	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Sep 09, 1982	EAST HADDAM, CT	N3601J	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 27, 1982	HUNTSVILLE, AL	N3124J	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending

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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