Cessna 140 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 460 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 07, 1993 | JEFFERSON, TX | N76970 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S PERFORMANCE OF AEROBATICS AT LOW ALTITUDE |
| Jan 16, 1992 | COLUMBIA, SC | N1976N | Fatal (2) | substantial |
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL WAS ON BOARD THE AIRPLANE FOR THE INTENDED FLIGHT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAI…THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL WAS ON BOARD THE AIRPLANE FOR THE INTENDED FLIGHT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE FORCED LANDING RESULTING IN A STALL/SPIN. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN A CESSNA 140. |
| Jan 03, 1991 | PORT ORCHARD, WA | N77179 | Fatal (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO INITIATE AN ABORTED TAKEOFF AT A TIME THAT LEFT ADEQUATE RUNWAY REMAINING TO BRING THE AIRCRAFT TO A STOP. |
| Jun 01, 1986 | DES ARC, AR | N89247 | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 04, 1985 | TIOGA, TX | N3180N | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 19, 1985 | HAWESVILLE, KY | N72587 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 11, 1985 | PETALUMA, CA | N140MC | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 05, 1984 | LOVELOCK, NV | N1978N | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 11, 1983 | SEVIER, UT | N5301C | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 03, 1983 | MOSES LAKE, WA | N89050 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | 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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