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
Apr 28, 2011 Campbell River, CA N41X Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
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, 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.

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.

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.
Apr 05, 1998 CAPE MAY, NJ N4477C Fatal (1) destroyed Undetermined.
Sep 26, 1996 GREENVILLE, MO N195WR Fatal (4) destroyed the pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather which resulted in an overload failure and separation of the left wing.
Nov 17, 1994 BROADVIEW HTS, OH N1527D Fatal (1) destroyed the improper installation of a cabin heater system, resulting in an in-flight fire and subsequent loss of control and collision with trees.
Jul 03, 1994 SANTA PAULA, CA N9300A Fatal (2) destroyed the noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into IMC conditions and the resultant in-flight loss of control.
Oct 10, 1992 SHENANDOAH, PA N4308V Fatal (1) destroyed A LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO PILOT INCAPACITATION.
Apr 06, 1991 CALIFORNIA, MD N1504D Fatal (2) destroyed THE LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Oct 31, 1990 FLINT, MI N4325N Fatal (2) destroyed THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE FUEL TANK SYSTEM. FACTOR(S) WERE: WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL.
Feb 01, 1986 BLACK DIAMOND, WA N4339N Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 04, 1984 SANTA FE, NM N3086B Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 08, 1983 ALANREED, TX N3048B Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1982 CARSON CITY, NV N301M Fatal (1) destroyed 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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