Cessna 150K Safety Record

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

111

All Events

68

Incidents

22

Minor

8

Serious

13

Fatal (19 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jan 11, 2003 Everglades City, FL N5629G Serious (1) substantial
The instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during climb after lift off from an aborted landing, resulting in the airplane stalling, entering a spin…

The instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during climb after lift off from an aborted landing, resulting in the airplane stalling, entering a spin, and crashing into water at the departure end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's improper monitoring of the dual student and the instructor's failure to abort an attempted go around when directional control was lost.

Nov 21, 1999 JUNEAU, AK N5730G Serious (2) substantial An inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were the instructor pilot's excessive angle of climb, and gusty wind conditions.
May 12, 1998 CLARKSTON, MI N5876G Serious (1) substantial
the pilot selected unsuitable terrain on which to make the precautionary landing due to weather. Factors associated with the accident were the fog, l…

the pilot selected unsuitable terrain on which to make the precautionary landing due to weather. Factors associated with the accident were the fog, low ceiling, poor in-flight planning, the precautionary landing, the loose wet gravel on which the precautionary landing was made, and the trees which the airplane contacted.

Jan 01, 1997 DAYTONA BEACH, FL N5813G Serious (2) substantial
the pilot's improper planning/decision, by failing to ensure there was sufficient fuel for continued flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and sub…

the pilot's improper planning/decision, by failing to ensure there was sufficient fuel for continued flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with objects (concrete blocks) during a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: a partially inoperative fuel gauge, which provided a false fuel indication, and the pilot's operation of the airplane with the known deficiency.

Apr 30, 1994 HOLLIS, NH N5907G Serious (1) substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect contaminated fuel which resulted in fuel starvation.
Jan 31, 1988 BARNWELL, SC N6254G Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 06, 1985 HUNTINGTON BEAC, CA N6436G Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 14, 1983 N. PALM SPRINGS, CA N6379G Serious (1) 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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