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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dec 20, 2002	Wink, TX	N195SR	Incident	substantial	The separation of the main landing gear axle bolt from the landing gear assembly.
Sep 07, 2002	Longmont, CO	N4381V	Incident	substantial	separation of the tail wheel cables, resulting in a loss of directional control.
Aug 30, 2002	Shenandoah, IA	N4331N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind, and the locked brake. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.
Aug 21, 2002	Willows, CA	N4344V	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions resulting in his failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors to the accid… the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions resulting in his failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
Jul 24, 2001	Moultonboro, NH	N4352V	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was the crosswind.
Apr 01, 2001	Conroe, TX	N195S	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.
Feb 10, 2001	Palm Springs, CA	N95U	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his dual student who lost directional control on landing.
Jul 28, 2000	OSHKOSH, WI	N1010D	Incident	substantial	The pilots failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the landing gear being out of alignment.
Oct 17, 1999	JEAN, NV	N4301V	Incident	minor	The pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing for departure. Factors in the accident were: the narr… The pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing for departure. Factors in the accident were: the narrow nature of the taxiway and the pilot of the other airplane's subsequent inability to S-turn for better forward visibility, and, the pilot of the other airplane allowing himself to become distracted with minor cockpit duties while moving on the ground.
May 31, 1999	CONROE, TX	N2151C	Incident	substantial	The fatigue fracture of the left main landing gear spring at the clamping mechanism, as a result of fretting.
May 13, 1999	TUPELO, MS	N4478C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve and subsequent nose over.
Oct 26, 1998	RUGBY, ND	N1003D	Incident	substantial	the pilot failed to maintain directional control.
Apr 01, 1998	BEND, OR	N1069D	Incident	substantial	Separation by fracture of the left main gear leg, as the result of fatigue cracks that initiated in corrosion pits on the gear leg surface.
Feb 12, 1998	CAREFREE, AZ	N4385N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudging the wind direction and his selection of the wrong runway for the landing attempt.
Jan 16, 1998	LONG BEACH, CA	N4498C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which led to a ground loop and a resultant overload failure of the right main … The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which led to a ground loop and a resultant overload failure of the right main landing gear attach points.
Jan 12, 1998	TUCSON, AZ	N1073D	Incident	substantial	The student's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors in this accident were the inad… The student's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors in this accident were the inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor, and the student's failure to relinquish the aircraft controls in a timely manner.
Mar 27, 1997	CEDAR RAPIDS, IA	N4666T	Incident	substantial	overload failure of the left main landing gear for undetermined reason(s). A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.

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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