Cessna 140 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 460 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2001 | Winnsboro, TX | N73004 | Serious (1) | substantial |
the loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced…the loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing. |
| Jun 08, 2001 | La Porte, IN | N89320 | Incident | substantial | the inadequate planned approach by the pilot. Contributing factors were the fuel starvation and tailwind. |
| May 20, 2001 | Fort Worth, TX | N77241 | Incident | substantial | the inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind. |
| Apr 25, 2001 | Greeley, CO | N666TC | Incident | substantial | total failure of the right main landing gear spring due to fatigue. |
| Mar 08, 2001 | San Jose, CA | N77J | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Dec 23, 2000 | BAKERSFIELD, CA | N72970 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, fuel management, and inadequate remedial actions, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fue…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, fuel management, and inadequate remedial actions, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The pilot made an off-field landing and collided with a fence. |
| Nov 17, 2000 | SACRAMENTO, CA | N2154V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout. |
| Oct 21, 2000 | MCCLURE, PA | N279W | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to fuel starvation from a fuel strainer blocked with sealant particles. |
| Aug 05, 2000 | POST MILLS, VT | N73044 | Minor | substantial | was the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in power loss due to fuel starvation. |
| Jul 13, 2000 | ST. FRANCIS, MN | N76427 | Incident | substantial | the pilot selected to land in a field that was unsuitable for landing. A factor was the soft field. |
| Jul 09, 2000 | ALLIANCE, OH | N3583V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff. A factor in this accident was the dark night conditions. |
| Jun 17, 2000 | TURNER, ME | N2063N | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing. A factor in this accident was the high grass along the runway edge which disguised…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing. A factor in this accident was the high grass along the runway edge which disguised an embankment. |
| Jun 15, 2000 | HAYFORK, CA | N2688N | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot under instruction to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the inadequate supervision of the flight instru…The failure of the pilot under instruction to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor, which resulted in a collision with a runway light, overload failure of the wheel axle, and the airplane nosing over inverted. |
| Apr 28, 2000 | TULSA, OK | N140RE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor was the runway sign struck by the aircraft. |
| Apr 26, 2000 | HUNTER, OK | N76176 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in the loss of the oil cap and subsequent loss of engine oil. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain fo…The pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in the loss of the oil cap and subsequent loss of engine oil. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing. |
| Apr 21, 2000 | RED LODGE, MT | N3579V | Incident | substantial |
A high density altitude and inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Not attaining a proper climb rate, not maintaining a proper runway alignment, …A high density altitude and inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Not attaining a proper climb rate, not maintaining a proper runway alignment, and gusting wind conditions were factors. |
| Apr 04, 2000 | CRESWELL, OR | N76777 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a drainage ditch and a crosswind. |
| Feb 19, 2000 | WEIR, TX | N76190 | Minor | substantial | The delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot. Factors were the pilot's intentional ground loop/swerve and the tail wind. |
| Dec 15, 1999 | HELENA, MT | N2739N | Incident | substantial |
Separation of the left main landing gear. Factors include inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot, and inadequate inspection at the time of annu…Separation of the left main landing gear. Factors include inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot, and inadequate inspection at the time of annual inspection by maintenance personnel. |
| Dec 11, 1999 | HARPER, OR | N5347C | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include meteorological conditions obscuring the pilot's visibility and incapaci…The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include meteorological conditions obscuring the pilot's visibility and incapacitation due to illegal substances. |
| Dec 04, 1999 | PORT TOWNSEND, WA | N1936V | Minor | substantial | Compensation for wind conditions was inadequate. Gusting wind conditions were a factor. |
| Sep 25, 1999 | TYLER, TX | N76731 | Incident | substantial | The locked left brake, which made normal braking impossible, and resulted in the airplane nosing down. |
| Aug 15, 1999 | ZANESVILLE, OH | N89775 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jul 05, 1999 | BECKLEY, WV | N72992 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Jul 04, 1999 | SITKA, AK | N3579V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and the pilot's lack of total experience in t…The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane. |