Cessna 140 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 460 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2025 | Ceres, VA | N89884 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 27, 2022 | Slocomb, AL | N76527 | Serious (1) | substantial | The partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Murfreesboro, TN | N72129 | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing. |
| Aug 05, 2017 | Mount Sterling, KY | N89738 | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Oct 20, 2015 | FORT BENTON, MT | N76001 | Serious (1) | substantial | A hard landing which resulted in a loss of directional control, main landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing spar. |
| Jun 29, 2011 | Burlington, WI | N2332V | Serious (1) | substantial | The improper installation of the fuel selector indicator handle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Sep 06, 2010 | Levant, ME | N3650V | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Oct 16, 2005 | Big Flat, AR | N72901 | Serious (2) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| May 08, 2005 | New Cuyama, CA | N89671 | Serious (2) | substantial |
the pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in the loss of engine power. A fa…the pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable landing terrain. |
| Mar 18, 2004 | Portland, TX | N2435V | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilots failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertant stall while executing a forced landing. A factor was the loss of engine power for…The pilots failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertant stall while executing a forced landing. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 12, 2004 | Vacaville, CA | N77S | Serious (2) | substantial |
the pilot's failure to either obtain a preflight weather report and forecast for the destination or to add additional fuel, which ultimately resulted …the pilot's failure to either obtain a preflight weather report and forecast for the destination or to add additional fuel, which ultimately resulted in fuel exhaustion and collision with trees. |
| Oct 07, 2002 | Avalon, CA | N90168 | Serious (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering at low altitude. Factors were the pilot's fatigue and the distraction of trying…The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering at low altitude. Factors were the pilot's fatigue and the distraction of trying to drop a message onto a boat. |
| 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. |
| Aug 30, 1994 | RAVENSWOOD, WV | N2150N | Serious (1) | substantial | THE POORLY PLANNED APPROACH WHICH RESULTED IN UNPORTING OF FUEL FROM THE LEFT FUEL TANK AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. |
| Jun 10, 1994 | BAINBRIDGE, GA | N89972 | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 08, 1994 | LANCASTER, TX | N111NZ | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE TIE DOWNS AND PROPER ASSISTANCE DURING THE HAND PROPPING ENGINE START. |
| Apr 22, 1994 | CLARION, PA | N76545 | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVERRUN OF THE RUNWAY AND COLLISION WITH A BERM. |
| 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. |
| Apr 28, 1992 | GRAIN VALLEY, MO | N77205 | Serious (1) | substantial | A STALL FOLLOWING A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF. |
| May 31, 1991 | DEPERE, WI | N4090N | Serious (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT A MUSHED STALL DURING LIFTOFF. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS. |
| Jun 22, 1989 | CONYERS, GA | N1875V | Serious (1) | substantial | CARBURETOR ICE AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. CARBURETOR ICING CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Oct 11, 1988 | FAIRFAX, OK | N11191 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 08, 1987 | BRYAN, TX | N72137 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 06, 1986 | FESTUS, MO | N89208 | Serious (1) | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jul 25, 1986 | TAOS, NM | N76541 | Serious (2) | 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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