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
Nov 28, 1983 LOS LUNAS, NM N76119 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 26, 1983 COLLEGE PLACE, WA N90037 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 27, 1983 PRATT, KS N76242 Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 10, 1983 NEW ALBANY, MS N76379 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 08, 1983 SUSSEX, NJ N72280 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 21, 1982 NEAR PALMER, AK N4269N Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 28, 1982 WAGONER, OK N9688A Serious (1) 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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