How many accidents has the Cessna 150L had?

The NTSB has recorded 464 events involving the Cessna 150L: 81 fatal, 56 serious, 87 minor injuries, and 240 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 150L a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 150L has 464 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 150L Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 464 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

464

All Events

240

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (123 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Sep 29, 1998	FREELAND, WA	N5867C	Incident	substantial	Failure of the number two intake valve rocker arm in fatigue, and overload of the nose landing gear assembly. Factors include a ditch encountered du… Failure of the number two intake valve rocker arm in fatigue, and overload of the nose landing gear assembly. Factors include a ditch encountered during the forced landing.
Sep 29, 1998	BONNERS FERRY, ID	N19427	Incident	substantial	Improper maintenance by an outsourcing facility which resulted in a lack of identification of scoring of the interior of the #3 cylinder rocker shaft … Improper maintenance by an outsourcing facility which resulted in a lack of identification of scoring of the interior of the #3 cylinder rocker shaft bosses. The scoring resulted in a fatigue fracture and subsequent permanent closure of both intake and exhaust valves. Contributing factors were the lack of a suitable landing site and trees.
Sep 19, 1998	OROVILLE, CA	N19063	Incident	substantial	Failure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance and subsequently striking a hangar door while taxiing to parking.
Aug 22, 1998	CUMBERLAND, MD	N7513G	Incident	substantial	The pilot in command's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 09, 1998	PHILIP, SD	N5413Q	Incident	substantial	the fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A factor was the soft field.
Jun 13, 1998	TAFT, TX	N10519	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to ensure that there was adequate fuel for the planned flight on board the airplane during the preflight inspection which resulted… The pilot's failure to ensure that there was adequate fuel for the planned flight on board the airplane during the preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's misjudgment of the glide distance during the forced landing which resulted in the airplane impacting objects short of the intended landing site.
May 31, 1998	PEARLAND, TX	N19271	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of the wrong runway/landing area. A factor was the lack of visual runway cues available to the pilot.
Mar 13, 1998	CONWAY, AR	N21915	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and her improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.
Dec 14, 1997	LITCHFIELD, MN	N18031	Incident	destroyed	the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted go-a… the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind condition, and the proximity of trees.
Nov 27, 1997	CENTER VILLAGE, OH	N11350	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 21, 1997	NOGALES, AZ	N21993	Incident	substantial	Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination resulting from the pilot's inadequate fuel storage and filtering procedures.
Sep 06, 1996	HOPE, ME	N6632G	Incident	substantial	inadequate preflight, by not refueling the airplane during an en route stop, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forc… inadequate preflight, by not refueling the airplane during an en route stop, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing.
Jun 19, 1996	SANFORD, FL	N11532	Incident	substantial	failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent nose over.
May 25, 1996	MATAWAN, NJ	N10439	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. The gusty wind condtion was a related factor.
Jan 13, 1996	SUN CITY, FL	N18181	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Darkness was a related factor.
Dec 29, 1995	QUARTZITE, AZ	N1246Q	Incident	substantial	the pilot's misjudgement of his distance and altitude relationship to the runway, which resulted in an undershoot and failure to achieve the proper to… the pilot's misjudgement of his distance and altitude relationship to the runway, which resulted in an undershoot and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point for landing.
Nov 19, 1995	LANTANA, FL	N18201	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO USE THE CHECKLIST AND TO SET THE PARKING BRAKES PRIOR TO ENGINE START.
Oct 26, 1995	NORMAN, OK	N5350Q	Incident	substantial	THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT. FACTORS WERE THE GUSTY … THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT. FACTORS WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS.
Aug 10, 1995	OPA LOCKA, FL	N19561	Incident	substantial	The pilot-in-command's improper use of flaps during an attempted go-around.
Aug 05, 1995	PICAYUNE, MS	N18679	Incident	substantial	LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Jul 02, 1995	HOLLY RIDGE, NC	N28445	Incident	substantial	the pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain clearance from obstacles.
Jun 11, 1995	LEVELLAND, TX	N10964	Incident	minor	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE DURING A FORMATION FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPE… THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE DURING A FORMATION FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION.
Mar 03, 1995	JEFFERSON, GA	N1321Q	Incident	substantial	THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER BECAUSE OF STICKING VALVES. A FACTOR WAS THE CONTINUOUS USE OF AN IMPROPER FUEL GRADE.
Dec 27, 1994	NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV	N7446G	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, and his failure to initiate remedial actions in a timely fashion.
Oct 30, 1994	CRYSTAL RIVER, FL	N19264	Incident	substantial	A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.

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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