Cessna 140 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 460 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

460

All Events

321

Incidents

72

Minor

32

Serious

35

Fatal (51 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 24, 1993 FRANKENMUTH, MI N73003 Incident substantial
IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE SIMILARITY OF SHAPE, SIZE, AND COLOR OF THE MIXTURE AND C…

IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE SIMILARITY OF SHAPE, SIZE, AND COLOR OF THE MIXTURE AND CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROLS AND THE TERRAIN CONDITION (WITH CROP) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
Sep 05, 1993 TRENTON, IL N89467 Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE AND SUBSEQUENT NOSE OVER OF THE AIRPLANE.
Aug 16, 1993 BASTROP, LA N2673N Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND HIS IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE THE CROSSWIND AND THE PIL…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND HIS IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE THE CROSSWIND AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT.
Aug 15, 1993 LAKE ARTHUR, NM N1142D Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING ROLL.
Jun 29, 1993 JUNEAU, AK N4214N Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.
May 30, 1993 DILLINGHAM, AK N1926V Incident substantial THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT.
May 06, 1993 RAMONA, CA N76194 Incident substantial A JAMMED CONTROL YOKE.
Apr 07, 1993 DOYLESTOWN, PA N46TM Fatal (1) substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT PASSENGER TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE FLIGHT.
Feb 07, 1993 JEFFERSON, TX N76970 Fatal (2) destroyed INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S PERFORMANCE OF AEROBATICS AT LOW ALTITUDE
Feb 05, 1993 SALEM, OR N2019N Minor substantial A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS INCLUDE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN, AND TREES SURROUNDING THE FORCED LANDING SITE.
Feb 01, 1993 WARREN, MN N3571V Incident substantial THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR VARIABLE WIND CONDITIONS DURING LANDING. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR.
Jan 18, 1993 NICEVILLE, FL N89968 Serious (2) substantial A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS OVER TERRAIN THAT WAS NOT SUITABLE FOR THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING.
Oct 27, 1992 WAVERLY, IA N4213N Incident substantial THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF BRAKES DURING LANDING ROLL.
Sep 25, 1992 MOAB, UT N2553N Incident substantial
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION RESULTING FROM INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDEN…

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION RESULTING FROM INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TERRAIN CONDITION (DITCH) IN THE LANDING AREA.
Sep 11, 1992 VANCOUVER, WA N1482T Incident substantial
INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND (CFI). FACTORS INCLUDE AIRSPEED NOT BEING MAINTAINED BY THE STUDENT PILOT, AND ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN…

INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND (CFI). FACTORS INCLUDE AIRSPEED NOT BEING MAINTAINED BY THE STUDENT PILOT, AND ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN.
Sep 05, 1992 BLAIRSVILLE, GA N2059V Incident substantial A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHICH RESULTED FROM TWO STUCK EXHAUST VALVES.
Aug 26, 1992 REEDLEY, CA N72172 Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING ROLL AND HIS EXCESSIVE USE OF THE BRAKES.
Aug 23, 1992 WASILLA, AK N77073 Incident substantial
THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT HAND EXHAUST STACK. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WH…

THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT HAND EXHAUST STACK. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS MADE.
Aug 18, 1992 CHILLICOTHE, MO N72379 Minor substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE AIRPLANES BRAKES.
Jul 04, 1992 GRAIN VALLEY, MO N9664A Minor substantial THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF WHEEL BRAKES AFTER TOUCHDOWN.
Jun 24, 1992 NEWHALL, CA N76962 Incident substantial THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGMENT AND HIS OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY TO FLY HIS AIRPLANE.
Jun 15, 1992 WAUSEON, OH N76009 Incident substantial THE PILOT IMPROPERLY USED THE BRAKES, RESULTING IN THE AIRPLANE NOSING OVER.
Jun 09, 1992 HOWARD, WI N2776N Incident substantial AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND AND A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FROM CONTAMINATED FUEL.
Jun 02, 1992 VINCENTOWN, NJ N2939C Incident substantial THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH WIRES DURING A FORCED LANDING.
Apr 28, 1992 GRAIN VALLEY, MO N77205 Serious (1) substantial A STALL FOLLOWING A DOWNWIND 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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