Cessna 150J Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 231 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | Soldotna, AK | N60509 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 17, 2012 | Jasper, GA | N60276 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilots' inadequate preflight inspection that failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Jan 12, 2012 | Denmark, WI | N60676 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of control due to his alcohol impairment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night with a known interior…The pilot’s loss of control due to his alcohol impairment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night with a known interior lighting malfunction. |
| Feb 20, 2004 | Longview, WA | N5559G | Serious (1) | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering, as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision/planning, leading to his failure to refuel the airplane pr…Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering, as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision/planning, leading to his failure to refuel the airplane prior to running out of fuel. A ditch was a factor. |
| Sep 06, 2003 | Farmington, NM | N60571 | Serious (1) | substantial |
the pilot's improper procedures/directives, and the delayed activation of carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of engine power and subsequent im…the pilot's improper procedures/directives, and the delayed activation of carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the carburetor icing conditions, and the rough/uneven and drop-off/descending terrain. |
| Jul 20, 2002 | Pe Ell, WA | N51286 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The fatigue failure of the number two engine cylinder for undetermined reasons during cruise flight. Factors include high vegetation in the area where…The fatigue failure of the number two engine cylinder for undetermined reasons during cruise flight. Factors include high vegetation in the area where the pilot found it necessary to make a forced landing. |
| Aug 01, 2000 | MORGAN HILL, CA | N60764 | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel supply o…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel supply onboard the airplane. |
| Jul 21, 1998 | IRONWOOD, MI | N50930 | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's not compensating for wind conditions and his allowing an inadvertent stall. A factor was wind gusts. |
| Apr 18, 1998 | CANTON, MI | N50566 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The undetermined loss of power reported by the pilot. Contributing factors were the residential nature of the landing area and unsuitable landing ter…The undetermined loss of power reported by the pilot. Contributing factors were the residential nature of the landing area and unsuitable landing terrain. |
| Apr 14, 1996 | WASILLA, AK | N50529 | Serious (1) | destroyed | A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Aug 03, 1991 | JONESBORO, GA | N60077 | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISION WHEN HE LANDED DOWNWIND, AND BEYOND THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. ADDITIONALLY, HE FAILED TO ATTAIN A SAFE CLIM…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISION WHEN HE LANDED DOWNWIND, AND BEYOND THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. ADDITIONALLY, HE FAILED TO ATTAIN A SAFE CLIMB SPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/SPIN. A FACTOR WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. |
| Mar 28, 1991 | WATKINS, CO | N51100 | Serious (1) | substantial |
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE FORCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MU…LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE FORCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/MUSH. |
| Sep 02, 1990 | MANNINGTON TWP, NJ | N60711 | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT STALLED AND LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHILE TAKING OFF. |
| Mar 24, 1990 | LIVERMORE, CA | N60025 | Serious (1) | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ANTICIPATE THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS AND TO TAKE THE APPROPRIATE PRECAUTIONS. |
| Aug 06, 1989 | DUNN, NC | N5558G | Serious (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY CALCULATE THE TAKEOFF DISTANCE REQUIRED FOR THE CONDITIONS AND THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES DURING CLIMBOUT. |
| Dec 07, 1988 | GAINESVILLE, FL | N60029 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 15, 1988 | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | N60362 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 21, 1987 | CHELSEA, OK | N51267 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 29, 1986 | TIOGA, ND | N51156 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 12, 1985 | NEW SMYRNA BCH, FL | N51261 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 10, 1984 | JUSTIN, TX | N60660 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 11, 1982 | BRYAN, TX | N51394 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |