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
Jul 23, 1996 TURNER, ME N3269J Minor substantial
the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, by failing to remove the pitot tube cover, which resulted in false airspeed indications, and his failure …

the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, by failing to remove the pitot tube cover, which resulted in false airspeed indications, and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance from a utility pole.

Mar 02, 1996 AUBURN, CA N8662J Minor substantial failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
Feb 19, 1996 VANCOUVER, WA N3272J Minor substantial
the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and his delay in aborting the takeoff after noting sluggish acceleration. Factors were: the carburetor ici…

the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and his delay in aborting the takeoff after noting sluggish acceleration. Factors were: the carburetor icing conditions, the trees off the end of the runway, and the soft ground conditions in the forced landing area.

Jan 14, 1996 SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA N3751J Fatal (1) substantial The flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delay in aborting the takeoff.
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.

Nov 12, 1995 DOUGLAS, WA N3900J Minor substantial THE PILOT FELL ASLEEP.
Jun 30, 1995 RIVERDALE, CA N3421J Incident substantial
Fuel exhaustion due to the student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the aircraft en route. A factor in the accident …

Fuel exhaustion due to the student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the aircraft en route. A factor in the accident was inadequate supervision of the student by the flying club and the student's flight instructor.

Jun 07, 1995 ARCHER, FL N3888J Incident substantial
The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown resulting in a hard/bounced landing, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot…

The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown resulting in a hard/bounced landing, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.

May 20, 1995 STOCKTON, MO N4774X Incident substantial
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition and subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the cros…

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition and subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch.

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.
Apr 02, 1995 DAYTON, OH N6293S Incident substantial
the pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, and the subsequent nose over during a f…

the pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, and the subsequent nose over during a forced landing.

Feb 20, 1995 CAREFREE, AZ N2688J Incident destroyed
the pilot's premature retraction of the flaps and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/…

the pilot's premature retraction of the flaps and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.

Dec 23, 1994 RHINE, GA N3221J Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER TWO CYLINDER ROCKER SHAFT BOSSES, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, AND AN EVENTUAL EMERGENCY LANDING.
Oct 02, 1994 LAMBERTON, MN N3654J Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor in the accident was the pilot's ostentatious display by buzzing.
Sep 23, 1994 NEW TOWN, ND N6685F Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF WING FLAPS AND PREMATURE LIFT-OFF. THE PILOT'S POOR PREFLIGHT PREPARATION WAS A 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.
Dec 25, 1993 TRUCKEE, CA N4813X Fatal (2) destroyed
THE PILOT'S IMPAIRED JUDGMENT AND IMPAIRED PERFORMANCE, WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, THAT RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITU…

THE PILOT'S IMPAIRED JUDGMENT AND IMPAIRED PERFORMANCE, WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, THAT RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE ABOVE THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND OBSTRUCTIONS (POWER LINE & TREES).

Nov 13, 1993 KIRKLAND, WA N2446J Serious (1) destroyed
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE TREE. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S OSTENTATIOUS DISP…

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE TREE. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY.

Nov 09, 1993 NEOSHO, MO N2263J Incident substantial THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLLOUT.
Nov 07, 1993 SALEM, AR N2225J Incident substantial PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Oct 03, 1993 OSCEOLA, MO N4646X Incident substantial
FRACTURE OF THE NUMBER FOUR PISTON AT THE PISTON PIN BOSS. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING…

FRACTURE OF THE NUMBER FOUR PISTON AT THE PISTON PIN BOSS. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING.

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.

Aug 15, 1993 LYNDONVILLE, VT N2807S Serious (1) substantial
AN INADVERTENT STALL OF THE AIRPLANE AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT AND FLAP…

AN INADVERTENT STALL OF THE AIRPLANE AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT AND FLAPS DURING TAKEOFF WHICH DEGRADED AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE.

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.

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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