How many accidents has the Cessna 175 had?

The NTSB has recorded 226 events involving the Cessna 175: 32 fatal, 29 serious, 44 minor injuries, and 120 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 175 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 175 has 226 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 175 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 226 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

226

All Events

120

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (58 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Mar 13, 2025	Lakeview, AR	N8000T	Incident	substantial	The pilot landed short of the runway.
Aug 11, 2023	Wetumpka, AL	N7117M	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 3 connecting rod from the crankshaft.
Jun 21, 2023	Mesquite, TX	N9354B	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to corroded brake caliper pins.
May 28, 2023	Enterprise, UT	N5089	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude during an initial climbout in mountainous terrain after encountering a suspected downdraft.
May 28, 2023	Aldermaston, OF	G-ARMN	Incident	unk	Investigation pending
Jan 31, 2023	Hayden, ID	N9235B	Incident	substantial	The failure of the right main landing gearbox assembly due to fatigue cracking, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing rol… The failure of the right main landing gearbox assembly due to fatigue cracking, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Sep 26, 2021	Salem, OR	N101MB	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare in a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent impact with terrain.
Sep 10, 2021	Hot Springs, SD	N9343B	Incident	substantial	The tensile overload failure of the main landing gear attachment bolt, which resulted in separation of the left main landing gear and a loss of contro… The tensile overload failure of the main landing gear attachment bolt, which resulted in separation of the left main landing gear and a loss of control during landing.
Mar 22, 2020	Soldotna, AK	N7023E	Incident	substantial	The pilot's unintentional selection of the wrong landing surface, which was covered with 2 ft of snow and resulted in a nose-over.
Dec 31, 2019	Elk, CA	N7095M	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to arrest the descent rate during an aborted simulated engine-out approach, which resulted in impact with vegetation and a subsequ… The pilot's failure to arrest the descent rate during an aborted simulated engine-out approach, which resulted in impact with vegetation and a subsequent cartwheel.
Jul 01, 2019	Coeur d'Alene, ID	N9235B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing wit… The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Apr 04, 2019	Edgefield, SC	N7622M	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power due to a stuck engine exhaust valve. Contributing to the loss of engine power was the pilot’s failure to properly addre… The total loss of engine power due to a stuck engine exhaust valve. Contributing to the loss of engine power was the pilot’s failure to properly address the recurring stuck exhaust valve issue.
May 20, 2017	Prospect, OR	N175DH	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor’s failure to attain an adequate climb rate during takeoff, which resulted in impact with trees.
Apr 02, 2016	Hurley, MS	N8115T	Incident	substantial	The mechanic's failure to identify and remove a plastic sheath covering a portion of the mixture control cable during an annual inspection, which prev… The mechanic's failure to identify and remove a plastic sheath covering a portion of the mixture control cable during an annual inspection, which prevented the proper securing of the mixture control cable and full travel of the control at the carburetor and subsequently led to the pilot's inability to properly control the mixture control lever at the carburetor and the resultant partial loss of engine power.
Feb 08, 2016	Gold Beach, OR	N6951E	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain an approach angle of descent to avoid obstacles, resulting in the airplane striking the airport perimeter fence.
Jan 05, 2016	Seeley Lake, MT	N9493B	Incident	substantial	The pilot' failure to identify the plowed runway width in dusk and flat light conditions, which resulted in a touchdown left of the runway center, an … The pilot' failure to identify the plowed runway width in dusk and flat light conditions, which resulted in a touchdown left of the runway center, an impact with a snow berm, and a ground loop.
Sep 16, 2014	Ambler, AK	N6589E	Incident	substantial	The pilot's decision to takeoff from a rough airstrip in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.
Jun 19, 2014	Salmon, ID	N7936T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point that resulted in a runway overrun.
Jul 27, 2013	Willimantic, CT	N9388B	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jun 29, 2013	Skwentna, AK	N7698M	Incident	substantial	The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomal… The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. .
Apr 20, 2013	Albuquerque, NM	N6955E	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control during taxi due to an inadvertent encounter with a dust devil.
Feb 02, 2013	Wellsville, UT	N8125T	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor ice.
Sep 25, 2012	Spearfish, SD	N6979E	Incident	substantial	The pilot's delayed decision to abandon the landing attempt, which resulted in the airplane colliding with rising terrain.
Sep 05, 2012	Hamilton, TX	N8260T	Incident	substantial	The partial loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve that was stuck in the open position.
Jul 17, 2012	Shelby, IL	N7003E	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined because engine examinations revealed no malfunctions or failur… The loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined because engine examinations revealed no malfunctions or failures that would have led to oil starvation.

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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