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
Oct 25, 1989	MARANA, AZ	N642EZ	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY JUDGE HIS FUEL SUPPLY, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Sep 28, 1989	ROCKLEDGE, FL	N17295	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND A… FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND AND PROXIMITY OF THE PARKED AIRCRAFT WERE RELATED FACTORS.
May 30, 1989	JACKSONVILLE, FL	N17018	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO HAVE SOMEONE OPERATE THE AIRPLANE'S BRAKES AND ENGINE CONTROLS DURING HAND PROPPING THE ENGINE.
May 29, 1989	ONALASKA, TX	N17130	Incident	substantial	FUEL SYSTEM EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, ON THE GROUND, PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT AND THE IMPROPER INFLIGHT PL… FUEL SYSTEM EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, ON THE GROUND, PRIOR TO THE FLIGHT AND THE IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE STUDENT PILOT.
Apr 01, 1989	BOWLING GREEN, OH	N1044Z	Incident	substantial	THE STUDENT PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHEN HE MISJUDGED THE HEIGHT OF THE LANDING FLARE. THE RECOVERY FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING … THE STUDENT PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WHEN HE MISJUDGED THE HEIGHT OF THE LANDING FLARE. THE RECOVERY FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING WAS INADEQUATE AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED UPON IMPACT WITH THE RUNWAY.
Mar 22, 1989	SELLERSBURG, IN	N5228Q	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO CONTROL THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING FLARE AND TOUCHDOWN. THE STUDENT PILOTS LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND GUSTY CROSS… THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO CONTROL THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING FLARE AND TOUCHDOWN. THE STUDENT PILOTS LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND GUSTY CROSSWINDS ARE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT.
Jan 14, 1989	SHIRLEY, NY	N6888G	Incident	substantial	A POORLY PLANNED FINAL APPROACH, AN IMPROPER LANDING FLARE, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO CORRECT A BOUNCED LANDING.
Dec 22, 1988	HESPERIA, CA	N1542Q	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 12, 1988	GREENWICH, CT	N6538G	Incident	substantial	TREES DURING AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING AFTER THE AIRCRAFT EXPERERIENCED A POWER LOSS FUE TO FUEL STARVATION.
Nov 10, 1988	SACRAMENTO, CA	N17293	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 14, 1988	SALINAS, CA	N6804G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 07, 1988	CORONA, CA	N7297G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 21, 1988	FAIRMONT, WV	N6763G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 21, 1988	SPRINGFIELD, IL	N18225	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 01, 1988	REYNOLDS, ND	N11312	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 26, 1988	DIAMOND SPRINGS, CA	N1706Q	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 25, 1987	ABERDEEN, SD	N1380Q	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 22, 1987	LANCASTER, TX	N17176	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 10, 1987	CUMMING, GA	N18167	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 06, 1987	CORDESVILLE, SC	N11838	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 03, 1987	LUDINGTON, MI	N7502G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 26, 1987	ROCKWALL, TX	N7930G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 21, 1987	ANTIOCH, NE	N1363Q	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 20, 1987	EAST LYNNE, MO	N17297	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 06, 1987	HUELO, HI	N10566	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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