Cessna 175 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 226 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| 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 | Aldermaston, OF | G-ARMN | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| 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. |