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
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.
Oct 06, 2003	Jeykll Island, GA	N4662X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's preflight planning and the mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Aug 12, 2003	Angwin, CA	N8515J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's … The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
May 13, 2003	Morris, AL	N2970S	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a ground collision with terrain, and subsequent collapse of… The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a ground collision with terrain, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear.
Mar 26, 2003	Medina, OH	N3964J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to follow published procedures while starting the engine, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane.
Mar 15, 2003	Hope, AR	N493RA	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Sep 18, 2002	Dodge Center, MN	N2870S	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway.
Mar 21, 2001	San Diego, CA	N733JG	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's poor inflight planning/judgement to continue a flight into IFR conditions and not divert to an airport operating under VFR conditi… The student pilot's poor inflight planning/judgement to continue a flight into IFR conditions and not divert to an airport operating under VFR conditions. Factors were the pilot's misunderstanding of his flight limitations, special VFR, and not obtaining a weather briefing from FSS prior to the flight.
Jan 18, 2001	La Rose, IL	N6281S	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate airplane preflight and the snow covered terrain. A factor was the fuel exhaustion.
Sep 19, 2000	CONESUS, NY	N8376J	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning.
Jun 25, 1999	FORT SCOTT, KS	N2263J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.
Feb 06, 1999	HILLMAN, MI	N3332J	Incident	substantial	the pilot's misjudging crosswinds during landing roll. Factors were crosswinds and a snow and ice covered runway, and the snowbank.
Apr 25, 1998	OROVILLE, CA	N3376J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path, and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in an undershoot.
Mar 26, 1998	HAILEY, ID	N3719J	Incident	substantial	A fractured nosewheel steering linkage bolt, which permitted the nosewheel steering linkage to become disconnected, and the student pilot's subsequent… A fractured nosewheel steering linkage bolt, which permitted the nosewheel steering linkage to become disconnected, and the student pilot's subsequent failure to restore directional control by use of differential wheel braking.
Feb 27, 1998	LONOKE, AR	N3729J	Incident	substantial	the flight instructor's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff. A factor relating to the accident … the flight instructor's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the soft/wet area on the turf runway.
Oct 19, 1997	TYLER, TX	N3916J	Incident	substantial	The failure of the of pilot of the departing Cessna to follow standard departure procedures and his disorientation while navigating to locate a highwa… The failure of the of pilot of the departing Cessna to follow standard departure procedures and his disorientation while navigating to locate a highway. A factor was the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout.
Sep 24, 1997	FOREST, VA	N4748X	Incident	substantial	the pilot's movement of the mixture control to the idle cut-off position, during an approach to land, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a f… the pilot's movement of the mixture control to the idle cut-off position, during an approach to land, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing before reaching the runway.
Aug 09, 1997	PALOS VERDES, CA	N3084S	Incident	substantial	Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the aircraft's fuel supply.
Jul 07, 1997	BARSTOW, CA	N458AE	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's inability to attain directional control of the aircraft due to an improperly adjusted parking brake spring.
Jun 15, 1997	GREER, SC	N2276J	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's improper management of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees and terr… the student pilot's improper management of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.
Apr 19, 1997	RALEIGH, NC	N3235X	Incident	substantial	failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted landing and go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty … failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted landing and go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and proximity of trees to the runway.
Apr 03, 1997	ST. PETERSBURG, FL	N2402J	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's improper level off.
Feb 01, 1997	DOWAGIAC, MI	N4655X	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the snowbank.
Dec 23, 1995	EAST HAMPTON, NY	N2970J	Incident	substantial	failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the dual student pilot and ensure that directional control of the airplane was maintained. T… failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the dual student pilot and ensure that directional control of the airplane was maintained. The icy runway was a related factor.

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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