How many accidents has the Cessna 195 had?

The NTSB has recorded 175 events involving the Cessna 195: 16 fatal, 7 serious, 22 minor injuries, and 130 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 195 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 195 has 175 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 195 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 175 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

175

All Events

130

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (30 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jan 07, 2010	Palm Springs, CA	N2171C	Minor	substantial	The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing.
Sep 28, 2009	Kingman, AZ	N190JS	Incident	substantial	Failure of the right landing gear wheel attachment bolts.
Sep 25, 2009	Upland, CA	N195MD	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
Sep 05, 2009	Camarillo, CA	N1508D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Apr 09, 2009	Burnet, TX	N4495C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds during landing.
Jul 02, 2008	Lansing, IL	N4408C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind condition during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusting crosswind… The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind condition during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusting crosswind condition.
Jun 23, 2008	Houston, TX	N4426C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, causing the design stress limits of the airplane to be exceeded. Excessive sideloads incurred cau… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, causing the design stress limits of the airplane to be exceeded. Excessive sideloads incurred caused the right main landing gear wheel and strut to fail.
Aug 12, 2007	San Diego, CA	N1031D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust that ballooned the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contrib… The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust that ballooned the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
Jul 05, 2007	Warrenton, VA	N6381D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
Jun 19, 2007	Battle Creek, MI	N4358V	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop.
Jul 03, 2006	Great Falls, MT	N6857D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop.
Apr 08, 2006	Pine Creek, MN	N3456V	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Dec 18, 2005	St. Augustine, FL	N22L	Fatal (3)	substantial	The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent and ditching. Factors contributing t… The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent and ditching. Factors contributing to the survivability of the accident were the low ceilings and rough water.
Nov 25, 2005	Heber City, UT	N1528D	Incident	substantial	The failure of the right brake, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll and a nose down.
Oct 02, 2005	Addison, TX	N9880A	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.
Jun 28, 2005	Peru, IL	N355ST	Minor	substantial	The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing and the ground loop he encountered.
Apr 18, 2005	Jackson, MI	N1082D	Incident	substantial	The fracture of the left brake master cylinder piston rod, which resulted in the total failure of the left-side brake system and the subsequent loss o… The fracture of the left brake master cylinder piston rod, which resulted in the total failure of the left-side brake system and the subsequent loss of directional control during landing roll. An additional cause was the encountered ground-loop.
Nov 25, 2004	Kilmichael, MS	N195DD	Fatal (2)	destroyed	The pilot's ostentatious display, flying at low altitude, resulting in collision with a static wire power line, in-flight loss of control, and collisi… The pilot's ostentatious display, flying at low altitude, resulting in collision with a static wire power line, in-flight loss of control, and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was sun glare.
May 01, 2004	Riverside, CA	N195AF	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in a veer off the runway and collision with terrain.
Apr 17, 2004	Everett, WA	N127DD	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft as a result of a locked main gear brake during the landing roll. An inadvertent g… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft as a result of a locked main gear brake during the landing roll. An inadvertent ground loop was a factor.
Feb 19, 2004	Manitowoc, WI	N4351V	Incident	minor	The Cessna 195 pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the Cessna 177RG while taxiing to the ramp after landing. A contributing factor was the res… The Cessna 195 pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the Cessna 177RG while taxiing to the ramp after landing. A contributing factor was the restricted forward visibility (blind spot) of the Cessna 195 due to the engine cowling. An additional factor was the Cessna 177RG positioned at the runway hold short line.
Dec 20, 2003	Amarillo, TX	N6850D	Serious (1)	substantial	The leakage of the left brake master cylinder cap, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the failure of the left brake.
Oct 17, 2003	North Pole, AK	N3050B	Incident	substantial	A fracture of the left brake master cylinder actuator rod, which resulted in failure of the left brake, a loss of directional control and an inadverte… A fracture of the left brake master cylinder actuator rod, which resulted in failure of the left brake, a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop during landing, and the separation of the left main landing gear strut due to fatigue. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements for inspection procedures of spring steel landing gear struts.
Aug 22, 2003	Sand Springs, OK	N9882A	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 19, 2003	Racine, WI	N355ST	Incident	substantial	The failure of the left main landing gear axle resulting in the brake being locked and subsequent loss of directional control.

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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