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
Jan 28, 2026	Gantt, SC	N67WJ	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 05, 2026	Round Lake Park, IL	N101FA	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 04, 2024	Glen Avon, OR	N5330Q	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 08, 2024	Deer Park, WA	N19390	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
Dec 10, 2023	Lajas, PR	N1707Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from bushes alongside the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeof… The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from bushes alongside the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.
Sep 21, 2023	Montrose, CO	N5460Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting quartering headwind.
Sep 25, 2022	Lyman, WA	N7471G	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s delayed decision to exit the valley with rising terrain and failure to maintain clearance from trees.
Feb 09, 2022	Burleson, TX	N11373	Incident	substantial	The student pilot accidentally pulling the mixture control in the landing pattern which resulted in a loss of engine power and forced landing.
Sep 03, 2021	Fort Lauderdale, FL	N65987	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an attempted go around maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact… The flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an attempted go around maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with the runway.
Mar 30, 2021	Hardwick Township, NJ	N6544G	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate prefight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of… The pilot’s inadequate prefight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Mar 26, 2021	Marana, AZ	N1390Q	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and loss of control in a gusting crosswind.
Dec 25, 2017	Perris, CA	N6627G	Incident	substantial	The presence of debris in the carburetor and blockage of the fuel delivery system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvati… The presence of debris in the carburetor and blockage of the fuel delivery system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of maintenance to the carburetor.
Feb 27, 2016	Gettysburg, PA	N976HB	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons because examination of the engine and a successful test-run did not revea… A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons because examination of the engine and a successful test-run did not reveal any anomalies that would preclude normal operation.
Jun 28, 2015	Huntsville, AL	N19337	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a porpoise, and firewall damage.
Jun 20, 2015	Carthage, IN	N17292	Incident	substantial	The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Jan 15, 2015	Stow, MA	N5443Q	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's delayed remedial action in response to the student pilot's improper go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its cr… The flight instructor's delayed remedial action in response to the student pilot's improper go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall, and impacting a parked airplane.
Nov 16, 2014	New Buffalo, MN	N6985G	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing was the s… The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing was the snow on the runway surface.
Nov 25, 2013	Hopewell, AL	N16078	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and preflight and inflight fuel p… A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and preflight and inflight fuel planning that did not account for increased headwind.
Aug 27, 2013	Chestertown, MD	N1574Q	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in a loss of control and aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight ins… The student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in a loss of control and aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Jan 24, 2013	Matlock, WA	N18690	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power after a descent to a lower altitude due to the student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat while operati… A partial loss of engine power after a descent to a lower altitude due to the student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
Oct 21, 2012	Seneca Falls, NY	N1791Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in an impact with a drainage ditch.
May 23, 2012	Tulare, CA	N11428	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power, which was likely the result of carburetor icing.
Oct 07, 2011	Vidalia, LA	N642EZ	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power likely due to carburetor ice.
Oct 05, 2011	Punta Gorda, FL	N11280	Incident	substantial	The partial loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system that was not detected because of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
Jul 04, 2011	Plymouth, MA	N150ET	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck cylinder valve, which resulted from excessive corrosion and carbon deposits on the … A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck cylinder valve, which resulted from excessive corrosion and carbon deposits on the valve springs due to inadequate maintenance.

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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