How many accidents has the Cessna 150J had?

The NTSB has recorded 231 events involving the Cessna 150J: 38 fatal, 22 serious, 51 minor injuries, and 120 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 150J a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 150J has 231 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 150J Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 231 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

231

All Events

120

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (53 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 26, 1994	SPRUCE PINE, NC	N50446	Minor	substantial	A seized cylinder exhaust valve because of deposits on the valve and an oversized valve stem. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a … A seized cylinder exhaust valve because of deposits on the valve and an oversized valve stem. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
Aug 05, 1994	DALLAS, TX	N60124	Minor	substantial	THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE STARTER GEAR AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY NEEDLE BEARING. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF … THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF THE STARTER GEAR AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY NEEDLE BEARING. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Jul 13, 1993	EAST CORINTH, ME	N50896	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF AIRSPEED WHILE MAKING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITHOUT AIRSPEED INDICATION, AND THE BLOCK PITOT TUBE.
Apr 21, 1992	SUNRIVER, OR	N60754	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT DID NOT ACCURATELY CALCULATE FUEL CONSUMPTION. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Apr 19, 1991	NEW BERN, NC	N51414	Minor	substantial	THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE LOSS OF POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DARK NIGHT, AND THE INADVERTENT STALL OF THE A… THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE LOSS OF POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DARK NIGHT, AND THE INADVERTENT STALL OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Sep 06, 1990	GENEVA, FL	N61133	Minor	substantial	THE PILOTS FAILURE TO RETRACT THE FLAPS TO THE TAKEOFF SETTING DURING A TOUCH-AND-GO LANDING.
Jun 08, 1990	LAS CRUCES, NM	N50788	Minor	substantial	THE FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS. FACTORS WERE THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REFUEL AND THE HIGH VEGETATION IN WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS PERFOR… THE FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS. FACTORS WERE THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REFUEL AND THE HIGH VEGETATION IN WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS PERFORMED.
Feb 28, 1990	TOMBALL, TX	N51402	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDE… THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE: THE DARK NIGHT, AND THE SOFT/WET TERRAIN.
Aug 04, 1989	PUTNAM, IL	N60263	Minor	substantial	IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN REDUCED POWER FOR TAKEOFF. THE OBSTRUCTIONS (HANGAR & TREES) AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WER… IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN REDUCED POWER FOR TAKEOFF. THE OBSTRUCTIONS (HANGAR & TREES) AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Apr 17, 1989	ATHENS, TX	N50703	Minor	substantial	FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT.
Apr 01, 1989	BERMUDA DUNES, CA	N61315	Minor	substantial	IMPROPER ASSISTANCE BY GROUND PERSONNEL WHO INADVERTENTLY OVERLOADED THE AIRPLANE AND THE PILOT'S DELAY IN JETTISONING THE LOAD.
Aug 27, 1988	BURNSVILLE, MN	N5561G	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 24, 1988	KISSIMMEE, FL	N61027	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 01, 1988	GUNTERSVILLE, AL	N50715	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
May 17, 1987	NEILLSVILLE, WI	N50499	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Oct 16, 1986	LAGO VISTA, TX	N5552G	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Apr 14, 1986	NEWTON, NJ	N44DN	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 04, 1986	BOCA RATON, FL	N50845	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 28, 1985	SHARONVILLE, OH	N51405	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
May 12, 1985	ATKINS, VA	N51347	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 15, 1984	COOLIDGE, GA	N60960	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 12, 1984	BROOKHAVEN, MS	N61219	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 05, 1984	SAN JUAN, PR	N2749C	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 25, 1984	BURLEY, ID	N50618	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 11, 1983	SAN JOSE, CA	N61327	Minor	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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