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
May 20, 2011	Greenville, KY	N68844	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door.
Sep 14, 2010	Bethel, AK	N45624	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during a night approach, resulting in a collision with terrain short of the runway.
Jul 22, 2010	Knoxville, TN	N45220	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 05, 2010	Pahokee, FL	N2990V	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
Jul 28, 2009	Lexington, KY	N6433K	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel manangement.
May 30, 2009	Zebulon, NC	N7614U	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Jan 11, 2009	Sellersburg, IN	N778ME	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. An additional cau… The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Dec 31, 2008	Greene, IA	N899CB	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rough, snow-covered terrain.
Jul 28, 2008	Phoenix, AZ	N704JD	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
Oct 14, 2007	Hillsboro, OR	N45720	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged and delayed landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway. Contributing factors in the accident we… The pilot's misjudged and delayed landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway. Contributing factors in the accident were the night conditions and the optical illusion created by the narrow runway width and upsloping terrain.
Oct 08, 2007	Palmyra, PA	N6252K	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the CFI's failure to take remedial action.
Jul 06, 2007	Muncie, IN	N7693U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the … The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the premature flare and the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
May 18, 2007	Spanish Fork, UT	N9397U	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. F… The student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds, and a ditch near the runway environment.
Jan 05, 2007	Bristol, WI	N63332	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to taxi on for takeoff. A factor was the soft terrain condition.
Dec 27, 2006	Eastland, TX	N9364U	Incident	substantial	The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and an overrun. A factor associa… The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and an overrun. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's misjudged distance/speed while landing.
Jun 13, 2006	Shelby, NC	N7579U	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine po… The student pilot's improper preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
May 27, 2006	Bishopville, SC	N66058	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the approach to land, which resulted in an off-airport emergency landing.
May 21, 2006	Ardmore, OK	N714BL	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
May 18, 2006	Tucson, AZ	N63149	Incident	substantial	the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial actions and inadequate supervi… the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial actions and inadequate supervision of the flight.
Apr 19, 2006	Roanake, TX	N3419V	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission wire. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.
Mar 30, 2006	Hazleton, PA	N704MT	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing.
Oct 14, 2005	Morgantown, NC	N9202U	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing,resulting in a loss of directional control and nose over.
Nov 06, 2004	Longview, TX	N704KX	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for… The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Sep 30, 2004	Sevierville, TN	N45667	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in the on ground collision with high vegetation and a … The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in the on ground collision with high vegetation and a subsequent nose over. Factors were a foggy windshield and windshield defrost not activated.
Sep 30, 2004	Durand, MI	N45673	Incident	substantial	The elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impac… The elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impacted during its emergency landing after takeoff.

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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