Cessna 190 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 23 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

23

All Events

16

Incidents

5

Minor

0

Serious

2

Fatal (4 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Apr 11, 2025 Idaho Falls, ID N190CG Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
May 17, 2024 San Luis Obispo, CA N1500D Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear and subsequent…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear and subsequent ground loop.
May 04, 2017 Prescott, AZ N4498C Incident substantial The pilot’s use of excessive speed during a right turn from the runway to the taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Sep 20, 2007 Yulee, FL N190BJ Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
Nov 21, 2006 Chattanooga, TN N195AB Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff resulting in a collapse of the left main landing gear when the airplane swerved. A fact…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff resulting in a collapse of the left main landing gear when the airplane swerved. A factor in the accident was wake turbulence from a landing airplane.
Mar 31, 2003 Lakeland, FL N4413C Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind.
Jul 19, 2002 Albuquerque, NM N9854A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
Sep 05, 1999 ENTERPRISE, AL N9872A Incident substantial The fatigue failure of the main landing gear spring.
Jul 14, 1998 PONTIAC, MI N56W Incident substantial improper procedures used during the replacement of the landing gear which resulted in pitting and corrosion of the gear spring.
May 06, 1995 LONGMONT, CO N1505D Incident substantial FAILURE BY THE PILOT-IN COMMAND-TO COMPENSATE FOR CROSSWIND CONDITIONS.
Mar 04, 1994 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL N190RC Incident substantial LOCKING OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR BRAKE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
May 27, 1989 LIVERMORE, CA N9862A Incident substantial
THE FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN TH…

THE FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE AIRCRAFT.
Jan 18, 1989 SONOMA, CA N1058D Incident substantial A JAMMED BRAKE MECHANISM RESULTING IN THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Feb 28, 1987 CHINO, CA N4498C Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 14, 1984 ST. ANNE, IL N9854A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 22, 1982 BISMARCK, ND N3004B 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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