Cessna 150D

Aircraft Manufacturer: Cessna

Model: 150D

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Cessna
Manufacturer Serial Number 2071810
Model 150D
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Cruise Speed 90 MPH / 78 knots
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type 4 Cycle
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 2 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


13 exact, 2 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
15
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


1 fatal accidents.

6.7% of recorded accidents were fatal.

260
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


5,726

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
0.4%
Exposure
0.6%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2008 – 2025 Total 15
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 15 observed): 2008 1, 2009 1, 2010 1, 2011 1, 2013 2, 2014 1, 2015 2, 2018 1, 2021 1, 2023 2, 2025 2. 1 2 3 4 0 1 '08 1 '09 1 '10 1 '11 2 '13 1 '14 2 '15 1 '18 1 '21 2 '23 2 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

4 categories Total 15
Landing 8
Initial climb 3
Enroute 3
Maneuvering 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 40
Personnel issues 21
Aircraft 11
Environmental issues 7
Not determined 1
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 14
None 9
Minor 4
Fatal 1

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (15)

Recorded Accidents

All 15 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Pelzer, SC N150TP Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Temple City, CA N5943T Substantial unknown Initial climb Personnel issues, Aircraft
Mount Vernon, AL N5952T Substantial None Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft
New Haven, IN N4150U Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Chino, CA N4375U Substantial Minor Enroute Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Bemidgi, MN N5999T Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Delta Junction, AK N5947T Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Balsam Grove, NC N5981T Substantial None Prior to flight Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Greenfield, IN N4545U Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Portland, ME N4478U Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Hermleigh, TX N4281U Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Baraboo, WI N4178U Substantial Fatal Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Galena, ID N4296U Substantial Minor Enroute Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Madison, IN N5920T Substantial None Enroute Aircraft
Falmouth, KY N4477U Substantial Minor Initial climb Not determined
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