Cessna 150J Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 231 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2018 | Manteo, NC | N60111 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A loss of control due to the banner tow rope becoming entangled with the left horizontal stabilizer in crosswind conditions. |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Goderich, CA | C-FHPU | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 06, 2014 | Topping, VA | N50824 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. |
| Nov 14, 2010 | Tucson, AZ | N60858 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control while on final approach due to undiagnosed cardiac disease, which caused a medical emergency and su…The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control while on final approach due to undiagnosed cardiac disease, which caused a medical emergency and subsequent pilot incapacitation. |
| Apr 18, 2008 | Sonora, CA | N60760 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accid…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were rising mountainous terrain and a high density altitude. |
| Sep 02, 2007 | Hazleton, PA | N60867 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. |
| Dec 31, 2006 | San Diego, CA | N50814 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper use of the throttle and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin. |
| Jan 08, 2005 | Marana, AZ | N51256 | Fatal (1) | substantial | the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate altitude and clearance from obstructions that resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines. |
| Dec 15, 2003 | Corona, CA | N61303 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The student pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spat…The student pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. |
| Aug 15, 2002 | Brunswick, GA | N5603G | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's de…the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff in an over gross weight condition. |
| Apr 19, 2000 | EPPING ESSEX, RS | GINGR | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 07, 2000 | REDWOOD CITY, CA | N63YZ | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the pilot's improper rem…The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the pilot's improper remedial action and his self-induced pressure. |
| Feb 06, 1999 | MARIPOSA, CA | N50878 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's premature descent into terrain during a dark nighttime approach. Also causal was his physiological impairment due to alcohol. A contribu…The pilot's premature descent into terrain during a dark nighttime approach. Also causal was his physiological impairment due to alcohol. A contributing factor was his psychological condition. |
| Aug 17, 1998 | JM | 6YJPM | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 24, 1996 | WARWICK, NY | N5587G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience. |
| Feb 11, 1995 | PIEDMONT, SC | N607BB | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's inappropriate 'buzzing' that resulted in exceeding the airplane's design stress limits, the failure of the windshield, and the pilot's sub…The pilot's inappropriate 'buzzing' that resulted in exceeding the airplane's design stress limits, the failure of the windshield, and the pilot's subsequent loss of control and impact with the ground. |
| Sep 11, 1994 | ROSEBURG, OR | N5565G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. |
| Dec 04, 1993 | DELRAY BEACH, FL | N60517 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering. This resulted in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and subsequent in-fl…The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering. This resulted in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and subsequent in-flight collision with the ocean. Contributing to the accident was the dark night with no visible horizon. |
| Jun 12, 1993 | NICEVILLE, FL | N60366 | Fatal (1) | substantial | THE INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE A STALL. |
| Jan 15, 1993 | PORTER, TX | N5563G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PUBLISHED CHECKLIST AND THE IMPROPER FLAP SETTING |
| Jun 15, 1991 | MONROE, GA | N60466 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
THE PILOTS ATTEMPTED FLIGHT IN ADVERSE WEATHER AND THE PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE STUDENT PILOT FROM THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PRIOR TO F…THE PILOTS ATTEMPTED FLIGHT IN ADVERSE WEATHER AND THE PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE STUDENT PILOT FROM THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PRIOR TO FLIGHT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FOGGY WEATHER CONDITION AT THE AIRPORT. |
| May 18, 1991 | CANEY, OK | N1019M | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
BINDING OF THE #2 EXHAUST VALVE (STUCK VALVE), AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACT…BINDING OF THE #2 EXHAUST VALVE (STUCK VALVE), AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE FAILED EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET. |
| Apr 25, 1991 | KURE BEACH, NC | N50738 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT, WHILE IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL, AND HIS MISJUDGEMENT OF ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE ABOVE THE WATER AFTER INITIATING A LOW PASS. |
| Dec 08, 1990 | RIPLEY, TN | N51160 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
PERFORMING A STALL MANEUVER AT AN ALTITUDE BELOW PRESCRIBED MINIMUMS, AND HIS FAILURE TO APPLY CORRECT FLIGHT CONTROL INPUTS TO RECOVER FROM THE STALL…PERFORMING A STALL MANEUVER AT AN ALTITUDE BELOW PRESCRIBED MINIMUMS, AND HIS FAILURE TO APPLY CORRECT FLIGHT CONTROL INPUTS TO RECOVER FROM THE STALL AND SPIN. |
| Aug 01, 1990 | BAKER HILL, AL | N60518 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. FACTORS WERE AIRSPEED NOT MAINTAINED, ALTITUDE INADEQUATE FOR SAFE RECOVERY, AND ATTENTION DIVERTED. |