Cessna 195 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 175 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Jul 08, 2000 | Aspen, CO | N4377V | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
the pilot's poor in-flight decision to fly up a valley with rapidly rising terrain, which resulted in the airplane colliding with the terrain due to i…the pilot's poor in-flight decision to fly up a valley with rapidly rising terrain, which resulted in the airplane colliding with the terrain due to its climb performance being exceeded. A contributing factors was the high, rapidly rising, mountainous terrain. |
| May 28, 2000 | KAUFMAN, TX | N9876A | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the left magneto, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Factors were the fouled number 3, 4, and 5 rear spark plugs and the…The failure of the left magneto, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Factors were the fouled number 3, 4, and 5 rear spark plugs and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing. |
| Mar 24, 2000 | ROANOKE, TX | N9847A | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in loss of engine power due to water and rust contamination of the fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable…The pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in loss of engine power due to water and rust contamination of the fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jan 18, 2000 | WILLARD, KY | N3448V | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and snow showers. |
| 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. |
| Jul 25, 1998 | ASHLAND, OR | N2125C | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 05, 1998 | CAPE MAY, NJ | N4477C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Undetermined. |
| 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 26, 1998 | CHAPEL HILL, NC | N4356V | Serious (3) | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during a go-around, followed by his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuverin…failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during a go-around, followed by his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to avoid trees, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. The pilot's lack of recent night experience was a related factor. |
| 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. |
| Aug 11, 1997 | SANTA ANA, CA | N9328A | Serious (1) | substantial |
Water contamination in the fuel system due to the failure of the mechanic who performed the last annual inspection to adequately comply with the AD wh…Water contamination in the fuel system due to the failure of the mechanic who performed the last annual inspection to adequately comply with the AD which required inspection of the fuel tank filler area for proper sealing, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. |
| 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. |