Cessna 150G Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 244 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 02, 2004 | Augusta, MT | N3086R | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the in-flight collision with rising terrain. Trees and rising terrain a…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the in-flight collision with rising terrain. Trees and rising terrain are factors in the accident. |
| Jan 27, 2004 | High Falls, GA | N2981J | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's impairment due to alcohol which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collisi…The pilot's impairment due to alcohol which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees. |
| Oct 25, 2003 | Kinston, NC | N2678J | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the dragging of the right wing tip and the on ground collision with a roadway. |
| 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. |
| May 03, 2003 | Montgomery, AL | N2938J | Minor | substantial |
The in-flight collision with birds that resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering f…The in-flight collision with birds that resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering for an emergency landing. |
| 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. |
| Jul 17, 2002 | Duncanville, AL | N3400J | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed , which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground. A contributing factor wa…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed , which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground. A contributing factor was low level flight. |
| May 19, 2002 | Kenosha, WI | N8657J | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Jan 13, 2002 | Ilwaco, WA | N2669J | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn. |
| Oct 04, 2001 | Sargent, TX | N6212S | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's flight into known adv…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's flight into known adverse weather, his self-induced pressure to complete the flight and the thunderstorm. |
| May 19, 2001 | Pell City, AL | N2808S | Minor | substantial | The pilot's selection of the wrong runway that resulted in an attempted takeoff with a tailwind. |
| 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 20, 2000 | JASPER, IN | N4770X | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were the approach airspeed not obtained/maintained by the pilot in command and th…the inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were the approach airspeed not obtained/maintained by the pilot in command and the wind gusts. |
| Sep 19, 2000 | CONESUS, NY | N8376J | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning. |
| Jun 08, 2000 | OXFORD, MS | N3711J | Fatal (2) | substantial | The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout. |
| May 18, 2000 | MIDDLETON, ID | N3054S | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 07, 2000 | MARYSVILLE, WA | N3721J | Fatal (1) | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the non-certificated 'pilot's' failure to determine the fuel quantity prior to takeoff. Factors include a dark night, and a non…Fuel exhaustion due to the non-certificated 'pilot's' failure to determine the fuel quantity prior to takeoff. Factors include a dark night, and a non-iluminated electrical transmission wire strung across the highway upon which the pilot was attempting to make a forced landing. |
| Oct 09, 1999 | EL RENO, OK | N3603J | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power resulting from a fatigue failure of the intake rocker arm for the #4 cylinder. A factor was the soft terrain encountere…The total loss of engine power resulting from a fatigue failure of the intake rocker arm for the #4 cylinder. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing. |
| Aug 16, 1999 | LAMBERTVILLE, MI | N4061J | Minor | substantial |
the inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and the pilot's failure to remove the aileron gust lock before flight. Factors to the accident were the…the inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and the pilot's failure to remove the aileron gust lock before flight. Factors to the accident were the soft terrain adjacent to the runway and the collapse of the nose gear. |
| Aug 09, 1999 | GREENEVILLE, TN | N3187X | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to remain clear of clouds while operating under visual flight rules resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees on rising terra…The pilot's failure to remain clear of clouds while operating under visual flight rules resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees on rising terrain as he flew in the clouds. |