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
Nov 03, 1990	COLUMBIA, CA	N4687X	Incident	substantial	POOR PLANNING WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Oct 30, 1990	MARATHON, FL	N3220J	Fatal (1)	destroyed	THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. FATIGUE FAIL… THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE CENTER ROCKER BOSS ON THE #3 CYLINDER WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Aug 14, 1990	RIDGEWAY, VA	N459AE	Fatal (2)	destroyed	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN.
Jul 09, 1990	LANETT, AL	N2947S	Fatal (1)	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.
Jul 03, 1990	MANCHESTER, MI	N4690X	Incident	substantial	LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A STUCK EXHAUST VALVE.
May 20, 1990	MARIANNA, FL	N6348S	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF CARBURETOR HEAT. THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Apr 23, 1990	CLINTON, MD	N8689J	Incident	substantial	PILOT FACTOR IN THAT HE IMPROPERLY USED THE ENGINE CONTROLS.
Apr 05, 1990	FRANKLIN, WI	N3876J	Incident	substantial	INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND (ABORTED LANDING… INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND (ABORTED LANDING). THE WIND CONDITIONS AND SOFT TERRAIN WERE RELATED FACTORS.
Sep 12, 1989	MARATHON, FL	N3220J	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN HIS AIRCRAFT AND THE PARKED AIRCRAFT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: SUNGLARE AND THE LOCATION … THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN HIS AIRCRAFT AND THE PARKED AIRCRAFT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: SUNGLARE AND THE LOCATION OF THE PARKED AIRCRAFT.
Aug 26, 1989	EDGEFIELD, SC	N465SR	Incident	substantial	POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND IN THAT HE ALLOWED THE FUEL SUPPLY TO BE EXHAUSTED.
Jul 28, 1989	WEST JORDAN, UT	N2473J	Incident	substantial	INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO HIS MISJUDGEMENT OF THE FUEL SUPPLY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WER… INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO HIS MISJUDGEMENT OF THE FUEL SUPPLY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: A FALSE FUEL GAGE INDICATION, AND THE DITCH IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
Apr 30, 1989	HUDSON, NY	N4766X	Incident	substantial	FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN STRUT.
Feb 28, 1989	SPRINGBORO, OH	N2805S	Incident	substantial	LOSS OF POWER (TAKEOFF) FROM CARBURETOR ICE DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT DURING EXTENDED GROUND OPERATION USING AUTO FUEL IN WEATHER WHICH W… LOSS OF POWER (TAKEOFF) FROM CARBURETOR ICE DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT DURING EXTENDED GROUND OPERATION USING AUTO FUEL IN WEATHER WHICH WAS CONDUCIVE TO ICING.
Oct 23, 1988	POST FALLS, ID	N3691J	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 24, 1988	BUTLER, IN	N8570J	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 22, 1988	LUVERNE, AL	N3772J	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 23, 1988	ROCK HILL, SC	N3105J	Serious (2)	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 16, 1988	KEYSTONE HEIGHT, FL	N3983J	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1988	ATHOL, ID	N2886S	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1988	PLYMOUTH, OH	N2865S	Fatal (1)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1988	FT WAYNE, IN	N4744X	Fatal	destroyed	INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN DUE TO THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, AND FAILURE TO AVOID THE ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A THUNDERSTO… INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN DUE TO THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, AND FAILURE TO AVOID THE ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A THUNDERSTORM.
Mar 24, 1988	MUSCLE SHOALS, AL	N2738S	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 22, 1988	RIDGEWAY, VA	N6360S	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 13, 1987	GRANTHAM, NC	N6258S	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1987	CONCORD, NC	N2280J	Minor	destroyed	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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