Cessna 195 Safety Record

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

175

All Events

130

Incidents

22

Minor

7

Serious

16

Fatal (30 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 19, 1996 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA N4478C Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve.
Oct 07, 1995 TAOS, NM N9867A Incident substantial separation of the left main gear wheel as a result of improper maintenance.
Sep 24, 1995 MORIARTY, NM N4494C Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. A factor was the crosswind.
Aug 07, 1995 MACON, GA N2180C Incident substantial a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was an engine compartment fire of undetermined origin.
Mar 31, 1995 ALBUQUERQUE, NM N1048D Incident substantial A PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE BRAKE SYSTEM (LEFT BRAKE). A FACTOR WAS THE RIGHT QUARTERING TAILWIND.
Jan 22, 1995 PHOENIX, AZ N195JB Incident substantial the failure of the left main strut due to a pre-existing crack.
Sep 10, 1994 RICHMOND, VA N3091B Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing factors are excessive airspeed, fatigue, and improp…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing factors are excessive airspeed, fatigue, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 31, 1994 PALO ALTO, CA N195LS Incident substantial the pilot's improper use of the airplane's brakes during the landing rollout.
Aug 27, 1994 OSSIPEE, NH N9885A Incident substantial SEPARATION OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE.
May 08, 1994 AMA, LA N999V Incident substantial THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED ABOVE THE AERODYNAMIC STALL SPEED.
Jan 10, 1994 WATKINS, CO N9355A Incident substantial THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY THE PILOT RATED PASSENGER. A FACTOR WAS INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
Jul 27, 1993 PRAY, MT N9836A Incident substantial THE PIC FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND WEATHER CONDITION.
May 09, 1993 PLACERVILLE, CA N2171C Incident substantial THE UNRELIABILITY OF THE NORMAL BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER
Nov 08, 1992 EL CAJON, CA N3899V Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE BRAKES.
Mar 04, 1992 CHARLESTON, WV N4495C Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE TAXIWAY SIGN.
Nov 05, 1991 CAMARILLO, CA N195MD Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING GROUND ROLL.
Jun 13, 1991 DETROIT, MI N4351V Incident substantial
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT IS THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIE…

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT IS THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE AIRCRAFT.
Mar 24, 1991 MC KINNEY, TX N841DP Incident substantial THE PILOT'S LANDING SHORT OF THE THRESHOLD AND LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Jan 02, 1991 LA GRANGE, GA N2187C Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF THE TAILWHEEL STEERING SPRING.
Nov 18, 1990 N. LITTLE ROCK, AR N4320V Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT BRAKE SYSTEM TO RELEASE AFTER APPLICATION FOR UNKNOWN REASONS.
May 31, 1990 ANCHORAGE, AK N195ES Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW WAKE TURBULENCE AVOIDANCE PROCEDURES.
Mar 01, 1990 GARDEN CITY, KS N4332V Incident substantial DIRECTIONAL CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
Aug 06, 1989 HOLLYWOOD, FL N841DP Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR SPRING DUE TO LOW CYCLE FATIGUE, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE GROUND.
Mar 19, 1989 MOORE HAVEN, FL N4395N Incident substantial
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS A DITCH WHICH THE AIRCRAF…

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS A DITCH WHICH THE AIRCRAFT HIT AS THE PILOT WAS APPLYING BRAKES TO AVOID A FENCE.
Sep 08, 1988 KEOKUK, IA N3040B 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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