How many accidents has the Cessna 150H had?

The NTSB has recorded 246 events involving the Cessna 150H: 32 fatal, 37 serious, 53 minor injuries, and 124 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 150H a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 150H has 246 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 150H Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 246 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

246

All Events

124

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (47 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Oct 22, 1989	MOUNTAIN HOME, TX	N22614	Incident	substantial	LACK OF AIRSPEED FOR A CLIMB TO CLEAR OBSTACLES OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, RESULTING IN A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING INTO UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. THE… LACK OF AIRSPEED FOR A CLIMB TO CLEAR OBSTACLES OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, RESULTING IN A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING INTO UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. THE INADEQUATE AIRSPEED WAS A RESULT OF AN ENCOUNTER WITH DEER DURING THE TAKE OFF AND THE PILOTS VERTICAL MANEUVER TO AVOID A COLLISION.
Aug 25, 1989	NORTHEAST, PA	N50294	Incident	substantial	A POWER LOSS DUE TO AN OVER-RICH ENGINE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE COMBINATION OF AN OVER-RICH RUNNING ENGINE AND THE PILOT'S PUMPING OF THE THROTT… A POWER LOSS DUE TO AN OVER-RICH ENGINE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE COMBINATION OF AN OVER-RICH RUNNING ENGINE AND THE PILOT'S PUMPING OF THE THROTTLE DURING THE RECOVERY ATTEMPT CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FLOOD.
May 04, 1989	CARNEGIE, OK	N22875	Fatal (2)	destroyed	CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH RISING/HILLY TERRAIN. RELATE… CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH RISING/HILLY TERRAIN. RELATED FACTORS WERE: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE PILOT, DARK NIGHT, ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND RISING/HILLY TERRAIN.
Jan 21, 1989	NAPA, CA	N22988	Incident	substantial	THE CFI'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF, LEADING TO A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Dec 22, 1988	BENTON HARBOR, MI	N50331	Incident	substantial	A MISJUDGED APPROACH DURING THE EXECUTION OF AN EMERGENCY LANDING RESULTING IN AN ENCOUNTER WITH UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS ARE INACCURA… A MISJUDGED APPROACH DURING THE EXECUTION OF AN EMERGENCY LANDING RESULTING IN AN ENCOUNTER WITH UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS ARE INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS AND FUEL STARVATION DUE TO CONTAMINATION.
Nov 08, 1988	NEWSTEAD, NY	N50200	Minor	substantial	LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOLLOWING A PARTIAL POWER LOSS CARBURETOR ICING.
Aug 30, 1988	CALDWELL, ID	N23204	Fatal (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 22, 1988	PENSACOLA, FL	N22954	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 09, 1988	YOUNGSTOWN, OH	N618DP	Fatal (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 14, 1988	CEDARTOWN, GA	N12NF	Fatal (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 25, 1987	MT. PLEASANT, WI	N6468S	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 24, 1987	DESTIN, FL	N7005S	Fatal (1)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Dec 18, 1987	SILOAM SPRINGS, AR	N23303	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 11, 1987	FULLERTON, CA	N50320	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1987	CUMBERLAND, WI	N6501S	Serious (1)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Oct 14, 1987	SCYRENE, AL	N22553	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 12, 1987	GARDNER, MA	N50342	Fatal (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Oct 11, 1987	ELROY, WI	N50124	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 27, 1987	SPARTA, WI	N6469S	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 14, 1987	LUMBERTON, NC	N23193	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 30, 1987	HOT SPRINGS, VA	N23106	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 14, 1987	ST. CLOUD, FL	N6647S	Serious (1)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 11, 1987	PORTERVILLE, CA	N23280	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 01, 1987	ANDALUSIA, AL	N22553	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 11, 1987	MIAMI, MO	N6561S	Incident	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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