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
Apr 09, 1988 LAKELAND, FL N84SC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 20, 1988 EASLEY, SC N2233N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 06, 1988 SCHROON LAKE, NY N89431 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 17, 1988 ORANGE, VA N2300N Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1987 BRYAN, TX N72137 Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 18, 1987 NEW MILFORD, CT N2841N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 26, 1987 SAN YSIDRO, NM N76907 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 19, 1987 JESUP, GA N77126 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 03, 1987 GORMAN, CA N224MK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 23, 1987 FALMOUTH, KY N89784 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 08, 1987 ANKENY, IA N1990N Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 30, 1987 SAWYER, ND N1677V Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 24, 1987 WACO, TX N111NZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 08, 1987 ELDON, MO N2559N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 01, 1987 CREVE COEUR, MO N89316 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 12, 1987 NYSSA, OR N72166 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 19, 1986 HAMILTON, OH N9612A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 07, 1986 JACKSONVILLE, FL N73087 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 06, 1986 FESTUS, MO N89208 Serious (1) minor Investigation pending
Aug 01, 1986 OROVILLE, CA N77326 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 27, 1986 COLVILLE, WA N9425A Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 25, 1986 TAOS, NM N76541 Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 20, 1986 FLAGSTAFF, AZ N76553 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 17, 1986 PACOIMA, CA N89403 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 03, 1986 MERIDEN, CT N2286N Incident substantial Investigation pending
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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