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
Jan 25, 2026	Anchorage, AK	N6333G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 17, 2023	South Saint Paul, MN	N6398G	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the acc… The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper seat position.
Dec 21, 2020	Peyton, CO	N5937G	Incident	substantial	The student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention … The student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention to the incorrect flap setting.
Apr 27, 2009	Waycross, GA	N6213G	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach in gusty conditions. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's mis… The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach in gusty conditions. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's misunderstanding of the airspeed indicator.
Oct 20, 2007	Flora, MS	N6157G	Incident	substantial	Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Dec 17, 2006	Cape Coral, FL	N6069G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's in-flight encounter with carburetor ice and inadequate remedial action which resulted in the engine ceasing to operate and a forced landin… The pilot's in-flight encounter with carburetor ice and inadequate remedial action which resulted in the engine ceasing to operate and a forced landing and damage to the airplane during the landing.
Aug 26, 2004	Richland, WA	N6141G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Wind gusts, inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an airport marker sign … The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Wind gusts, inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an airport marker sign were factors.
Apr 29, 2004	Monticello, GA	N5656G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during taxi from landing.
Nov 09, 2003	Wooster, OH	N6091G	Incident	minor	The inadequate visual lookout of the student pilot of the Cessna 150M, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a Cessna 150K that was taking off… The inadequate visual lookout of the student pilot of the Cessna 150M, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a Cessna 150K that was taking off.
Mar 09, 2003	Sherman, TX	N6066G	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for … The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Jan 03, 2003	Jessup, GA	N6098G	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was unsuitable terrain.
Nov 18, 2000	MINOT, ND	N562GS	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control on the ground. Factors relating to the accident were the high winds, the slush-covered ta… the student pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control on the ground. Factors relating to the accident were the high winds, the slush-covered taxiway, the snowbank, inadequate preflight planning by the flight instructor, and the instructor pilot's failure to take remedial action.
Sep 19, 2000	NEW ORLEANS, LA	N5864G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted landing. A factor was the crosswind.
Mar 11, 2000	DAVIS, OK	N8435M	Incident	substantial	Fuel exhaustion due to the student pilot becoming lost/disoriented. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Nov 19, 1999	PHOENIX, AZ	N6199G	Incident	substantial	Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning, and failure to ensure that an adequate fuel supply was onboard the airplane.
Aug 23, 1999	SPRINGDALE, AR	N6015G	Incident	substantial	The inadequate visual lookout by both pilots.
Aug 14, 1999	KENOSHA, WI	N6001G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's attention being diverted into the cockpit and not maintaining visual separation with the fuel truck. A factor in the accident was the fue… The pilot's attention being diverted into the cockpit and not maintaining visual separation with the fuel truck. A factor in the accident was the fuel truck.
Jun 26, 1999	HESPERIA, CA	N6171G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged landing flare point and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, resulting in a stall and hard landing.
Jul 29, 1998	YORBA LINDA, CA	N6377G	Incident	substantial	An oil starvation failure of the engine due to the mechanic's inadequate maintenance installation and quality control procedures, which resulted in a … An oil starvation failure of the engine due to the mechanic's inadequate maintenance installation and quality control procedures, which resulted in a shop rag being inadvertently left inside the accessory case when the starter was changed 7 hours prior to the accident.
Jun 19, 1997	YPSILANTI, MI	N5738G	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Factors relating to this ac… the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Factors relating to this accident were: the icing (weather) condition and sign(s) in the emergency landing area.
Jun 08, 1997	JAY, ME	N6218G	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Jan 04, 1997	HELENA, MT	N5935G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
Apr 17, 1996	MOJAVE, CA	N6466G	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to clear the engine during an idle power descent, as required by the engine manual.
Sep 16, 1995	VICTORIA, TX	N5DT	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Mar 18, 1995	HATTIESBURG, MS	N6055G	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM A RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT COLLAPSING OF THE NOSE GE… THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM A RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT COLLAPSING OF THE NOSE GEAR.

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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