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
Jan 19, 1992	WARREN, MI	N8293T	Incident	substantial	A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS A RESULT OF A CONNECTING ROD FAILURE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE POWER LINES AND TREES IN THE PATH OF THE SELE… A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS A RESULT OF A CONNECTING ROD FAILURE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE POWER LINES AND TREES IN THE PATH OF THE SELECTED EMERGENCY LANDING SITE.
Jul 08, 1991	FARMINGTON, MD	N8246T	Incident	substantial	AN ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO THE PILOT'S REPORTED BINDING OF THE ELEVATOR.
Jan 11, 1991	OKEECHOBEE, FL	N7293M	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE RIGHT BRAKE LINE AT THE CALIPER DURING THE LANDING ROLL RENDERING THE BRAKES INEFFECTIVE. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF WIND… FAILURE OF THE RIGHT BRAKE LINE AT THE CALIPER DURING THE LANDING ROLL RENDERING THE BRAKES INEFFECTIVE. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF WIND DIRECTION.
Dec 19, 1990	BOSCOBEL, WI	N6626E	Fatal (2)	destroyed	THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC) AND HIS FAILURE TO REMAIN CLEAR OF THE TREES. FACTORS RELATED TO THE… THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC) AND HIS FAILURE TO REMAIN CLEAR OF THE TREES. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE.
Jun 17, 1990	ZANESVILLE, OH	N7296M	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY PRELFIGHT THE AIRPLANE WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY AND SUBSEQUENT FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Mar 16, 1990	DERBY, KS	N7555M	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR YOKE.
Sep 17, 1989	MUIEGE, MX	N6650E	Fatal (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 02, 1989	SPRUCE PINE, NC	N7174M	Serious (1)	substantial	A LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE POWER LOSS MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO A STICKING VALVE(S).
Aug 21, 1989	ANCHORAGE, AK	N6929E	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE ACCESSORY DRIVE (CRANKSHAFT) DOWEL PIN AND/OR GEAR BOLT, WHICH RESULTED IN THE ACCESSORY DRIVEGEAR BECOMING DISCONNECTED FROM THE CRANK… FAILURE OF THE ACCESSORY DRIVE (CRANKSHAFT) DOWEL PIN AND/OR GEAR BOLT, WHICH RESULTED IN THE ACCESSORY DRIVEGEAR BECOMING DISCONNECTED FROM THE CRANKSHAFT.
Jul 15, 1989	LAWTON, MI	N7404M	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING TAKEOFF AND HIS EXCESSIVE RATE OF DESCENT AT TOUCHDOWN. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PL… THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING TAKEOFF AND HIS EXCESSIVE RATE OF DESCENT AT TOUCHDOWN. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING.
Jun 17, 1989	BAGDAD, AZ	N9729V	Incident	destroyed	TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS.
May 21, 1989	SHERIDAN, WY	N7557M	Incident	substantial	BINDING (STUCK) #4 EXHAUST VALVE. HIGH VEGETATION (HAY) AND A HIDDEN OBSTRUCTION (DITCH) WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
May 11, 1989	MOJAVE, CA	N7002E	Incident	substantial	INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, AND THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF THE WIND INFORMATION.
Apr 15, 1989	VICTORVILLE, CA	N8174T	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CONDUCT AN ADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND ASSURE THE PROPER QUANTITY OF FUEL ON BOARD FOR THE PROPOSED FLIGHT.
Mar 11, 1989	MURRAY, NE	N175RP	Incident	substantial	WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE DITCH IN THE EMERGENC… WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE DITCH IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
Dec 24, 1988	STARKE, FL	N9373B	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 22, 1988	LAWRENCE, KS	N7159M	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 20, 1988	TRACY, CA	N6641E	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 27, 1988	FORT PECK, MT	N7403M	Serious (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 22, 1988	WYOMING, MN	N7063E	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 07, 1988	NEEDLES, CA	N7355M	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1988	BLOOMINGTON, IN	N8059T	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 07, 1988	NINETY SIX, SC	N6509E	Serious (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 20, 1988	BOSTON, GA	N8371T	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 04, 1988	OLYMPIA, WA	N90134	Incident	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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