How many accidents has the Cessna 150K had?

The NTSB has recorded 111 events involving the Cessna 150K: 13 fatal, 8 serious, 22 minor injuries, and 68 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 150K a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 150K has 111 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 150K Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 111 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

111

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (19 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
May 22, 1994	JASONVILLE, IN	N6039G	Incident	substantial	the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of an inadequate aircraft preflight inspection.
May 02, 1994	CHEHALIS, WA	N150S	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: CROSSWIND.
Oct 23, 1993	CALIFORNIA CITY, CA	N6067G	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO ASSURE THAT THE NOSE WHEEL AXLE WAS PROPERLY SECURED DURING PREVIOUS MAINTENANCE.
Apr 15, 1993	BOULDER CITY, NV	N5836G	Incident	substantial	THE INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY AND AIRSPEED MANAGEMENT DURING THE ATTEMPTED GO AROUND, WHICH LED TO AN INADVERTENT STALL AND THE… THE INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY AND AIRSPEED MANAGEMENT DURING THE ATTEMPTED GO AROUND, WHICH LED TO AN INADVERTENT STALL AND THE INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INSTRUCTOR'S LOW TOTAL TIME AS A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR.
Mar 04, 1992	GAINESVILLE, FL	N40SA	Incident	substantial	THE IMPROPER IN FLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO LAND WITH AN EXCESSIVE RATE OF DESCENT AND AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE P… THE IMPROPER IN FLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO LAND WITH AN EXCESSIVE RATE OF DESCENT AND AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN AN ON GROUND LOSS OF CONTROL (PORPOISE OF THE AIRPLANE), COLLISION WITH TERRAIN AND SUBSEQUENT NOSE OVER OF THE AIRPLANE.
Jul 04, 1991	FLAGSTAFF, AZ	N64556	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING OF FUEL REQUIREMENTS TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENDED FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY … THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING OF FUEL REQUIREMENTS TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENDED FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE FENCE.
Aug 02, 1990	CLINTON, MD	N6288G	Incident	destroyed	IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (CFI), WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.
Oct 25, 1989	VINE GROVE, KY	N2662Q	Incident	substantial	INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE STUDENT PILOT, WHICH LED TO FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. THE PILOT'S FAILURE… INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE STUDENT PILOT, WHICH LED TO FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING THE LANDING AND THE PARKED AIRPLANE WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Jul 08, 1989	WOODLAND, CA	N6352G	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN NOT ASSURING AN ADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY WAS ON BOARD FOR THE FLIGHT.
Apr 06, 1989	SEATTLE, WA	N6395G	Incident	substantial	THE DECISION OF A STUDENT PILOT TO CONTINUE TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT WITH A CROSSWIND THAT EXCEEDED HIS ABILITY LEVEL.
Aug 25, 1988	WHITNEY, TX	N2550Q	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 07, 1988	DETROIT, MI	N5796G	Incident	substantial	HARD LANDING MADE BY THE STUDENT PILOT RESULTING IN A NOSE GEAR FAILURE DUE TO OVERLOAD FORCES AND THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPING OVER ON ITS BACK.
Aug 01, 1988	SELBYVILLE, DE	N5682G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 11, 1988	YAMHILL, OR	N6251G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 17, 1988	PINCONNING, MI	N6126G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 31, 1987	SAN ANDREAS, CA	N6422G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 12, 1987	PORTLAND, TN	N5995G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 30, 1987	DUBUQUE, IA	N6206G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 28, 1987	AURORA, CO	N2554Q	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 09, 1987	MANSFIELD, TX	N6287G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 18, 1987	NEW CARLISLE, OH	N5669G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 07, 1987	CLEAR LAKE, MN	N5884G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 06, 1986	GEORGETOWN, TX	N5809G	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 02, 1986	EAGLE PASS, TX	N6079G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 16, 1986	JOSHUA TREE, CA	N6398G	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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