Cessna 150J — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026
There are 1,650 Cessna 150J airframes on record (built 1966–1969), 658 currently registered. 37 have one or more NTSB accident records (37 records total, 6 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 21, 2026.
Recent Cessna 150J accidents
The pilots’ inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing into wooded terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision during the instructional flight.
The failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue that originated from an impact pit sustained at an unknown time. Contributing to the accident was the failure of unknown maintenance personnel to detect and repair the impact pit before painting the propeller, which obscured the damage.
The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s decision to attempt to land to a closed runway.
The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident were the unreliable fuel quantity gauges and the improperly adjusted mixture control, which increased the fuel consumption above that anticipated by the owner’s manual.
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll with a snow and ice covered runway.