Cessna 175B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 20 events recorded from 1983 to 2021.

20

All Events

6

Incidents

8

Minor

2

Serious

4

Fatal (7 fatalities)

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.

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.

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.

May 18, 1988 ASIGIYUKPAK, AK N32CP Minor 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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