Cessna 175B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 20 events recorded from 1983 to 2021.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2021 | Royal City, WA | N8209T | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a landing with a tailwind which resulted in excessive ground speed, runway over run and subseq…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a landing with a tailwind which resulted in excessive ground speed, runway over run and subsequent nose over. |
| 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 02, 2013 | Wellsville, UT | N8125T | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor ice. |
| 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. |
| Sep 15, 2005 | Cleveland, TX | N8285T | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude. |
| Dec 31, 2004 | Lawrenceburg, KY | N8141T | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight planning decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a sub…The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight planning decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing. |
| Apr 16, 2004 | Locust Grove, OK | N8172T | Minor | substantial | The improper installation of the generator, which resulted in oil starvation. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. |
| May 23, 2003 | Cedar City, UT | N8199T | Minor | destroyed |
the pilot's inadvertently switching the fuel selector to the right tank, resulting in fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain direction control d…the pilot's inadvertently switching the fuel selector to the right tank, resulting in fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain direction control during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the tree. |
| Apr 23, 2003 | Bonanza, OR | N8159T | Minor | substantial | Separation of the connecting rod cap. Annual maintenance inspections which were disregarded by the owner/pilot was a factor. |
| Oct 14, 2002 | Lake Elmo, MN | N8161T | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors to the accident included the gusting wind conditions and the encountered windshear, which r…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors to the accident included the gusting wind conditions and the encountered windshear, which resulted in the inadvertent stall at a low altitude and subsequent in-flight collision with the transmission wire and hangar. |
| Sep 09, 2002 | Arlington, WA | N8195T | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuveri…A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. Impairing drugs found in the pilot's system at the time of the accident were a factor. |
| May 13, 1999 | SPUR, TX | N8133T | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| May 15, 1998 | FARMINGDALE, NY | N7SB | Minor | destroyed |
The engine's inability to provide full power, and the pilot's failure to use performance data. Factors in the accident were conditions conductive for…The engine's inability to provide full power, and the pilot's failure to use performance data. Factors in the accident were conditions conductive for carburetor icing at reduced power, and the unsuitable terrain during the forced landing. |
| Oct 07, 1996 | MOUNT PLEASANT, TX | N8171T | Serious (1) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to the #3 connecting rod separation resulting in engine seizure. Factors were the dark night and the lack of suitab…The total loss of engine power due to the #3 connecting rod separation resulting in engine seizure. Factors were the dark night and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 21, 1994 | SONORA, TX | N8103T | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN OBSTACLE CLEARANCE. |
| Jul 23, 1993 | BLYTHE, CA | N8264T | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE CABLE DUE TO DRUG IMPAIRMENT. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL BUZZING…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE CABLE DUE TO DRUG IMPAIRMENT. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL BUZZING, HIS OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE OVER THE RIVER. |
| Jul 08, 1991 | FARMINGTON, MD | N8246T | Incident | substantial | AN ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO THE PILOT'S REPORTED BINDING OF THE ELEVATOR. |
| May 18, 1988 | ASIGIYUKPAK, AK | N32CP | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 06, 1985 | LANCASTER, OH | N8243T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 05, 1983 | BURBANK, CA | N8146T | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |