How many accidents has the Cessna 150M had?

The NTSB has recorded 585 events involving the Cessna 150M: 65 fatal, 48 serious, 102 minor injuries, and 370 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 150M a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 150M has 585 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 150M Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 585 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

585

All Events

370

Incidents

102

Minor

Serious

Fatal (97 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jul 15, 2024	Ritzville, WA	N714PW	Incident	substantial	Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which allowed the valve to drop into the cylinder and resulted in a… Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which allowed the valve to drop into the cylinder and resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Jun 11, 2024	Roll, AZ	N3156V	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 17, 2024	Everett, WA	N3538V	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Nov 18, 2023	Woodland, WA	N6266K	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Sep 04, 2023	Marble Canyon, AZ	N9328U	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s loss of airplane control after an encounter with windshear during takeoff which resulted in collision with terrain.
Jul 28, 2023	Dune City, OR	N66165	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
Nov 04, 2021	Margarettsville, NC	N704HQ	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Aug 11, 2021	Wadsworth, OH	N66748	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat when the power loss occurred.
Apr 10, 2021	Tishomingo, OK	N439WT	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff on encountering a wind gust and his landing beyond the end of the runway that resulted in the airplane impac… The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff on encountering a wind gust and his landing beyond the end of the runway that resulted in the airplane impacting a ditch collapsing the nose landing gear.
Mar 07, 2018	SINTON, TX	N66786	Incident	substantial	The inadequate service and repair of the airplane's carburetor, which led to a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and resulted in a forced la… The inadequate service and repair of the airplane's carburetor, which led to a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and resulted in a forced landing.
May 09, 2017	Homerville, GA	N714DW	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine, which resulted in a fatigue crack and subsequent failure of t… A total loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine, which resulted in a fatigue crack and subsequent failure of the No. 4 cylinder.
Oct 08, 2016	Beasley, TX	N704LE	Incident	substantial	The No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve being stuck in the “full open” position due to carbon deposits, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Oct 26, 2015	Key Biscayne, FL	N171RD	Incident	substantial	The fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power.
Sep 19, 2015	Mount Airy, MD	N714CW	Incident	substantial	The in-flight fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder barrel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Aug 05, 2015	Ellijay, GA	N3568V	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, and a runway e… The pilot's failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.
Jul 23, 2015	Apopka, FL	N704SB	Incident	substantial	Following a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted i… Following a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted in an over-run, collision with terrain, and nose over.
May 17, 2015	Wellington, KS	N8634U	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper flare and loss of control which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 24, 2015	Van Nuys, CA	N6211K	Incident	minor	Both pilots’ failure to see and avoid each other, which resulted in an onground collision while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ground … Both pilots’ failure to see and avoid each other, which resulted in an onground collision while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ground controller’s failure to notify either pilot about the presence of the other airplane on the taxiway.
Apr 18, 2015	Slate Hill, NY	N9299U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate descent rate, resulting in a hard landing.
Aug 24, 2012	Arrow Rock, MO	N63672	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate fuel management and in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jul 31, 2012	Cottage Grove, WI	N45080	Incident	substantial	The pilot's decision to land on a runway with significant overgrown vegetation along the edges and his landing, which was left of the centerline.
Jun 14, 2012	Gulf Shores, AL	N9119U	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the attempted go-around, which resulted … The student pilot's improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Apr 14, 2012	Cedartown, GA	N714JJ	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Jan 13, 2012	El Dorado, KS	N714BS	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anoma… The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Jul 20, 2011	Elizabethtown, KY	N8576U	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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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