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
Nov 28, 2025	Downers Grove, IL	N4332V	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.
Oct 31, 2024	Bethel, PA	N3083B	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Apr 08, 2024	Portales, NM	N2147C	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident w… The pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper elevator control inputs during takeoff.
Jan 31, 2022	Palm Coast, FL	N597K	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Oct 04, 2021	Watkins, CO	N3027B	Minor	substantial	The separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing roll due to a preexisting fatigue crack.
Sep 23, 2015	Merritt Island, FL	N3484V	Minor	substantial	The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.
Jul 26, 2015	Iuka, MS	N195AP	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system found no mechan… A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system found no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Apr 28, 2013	Albuquerque, NM	N4420C	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 19, 2012	Millington, TN	N4418C	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jan 07, 2010	Palm Springs, CA	N2171C	Minor	substantial	The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing.
Jun 28, 2005	Peru, IL	N355ST	Minor	substantial	The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing and the ground loop he encountered.
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.
Jul 25, 1998	ASHLAND, OR	N2125C	Minor	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Oct 22, 1992	Great Barrington, MA	N4384N	Minor	destroyed	THE INADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT BY THE PILOT ENSURING FUEL CAP SECURITY. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOTS COMPLACENCY IN FUEL MANAGEMENT.
Feb 29, 1992	SAN JOSE, CA	N3451V	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE … THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR THE EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LEFT QUARTERING TAIL/CROSSWIND.
Oct 15, 1989	SAN ANTONIO, TX	N3893V	Minor	substantial	PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT STALL OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Oct 07, 1988	PORTERVILLE, CA	N2141C	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 25, 1988	RAWLINS, WY	N3455V	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 25, 1987	COLORADO SPRGS, CO	N3006B	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 13, 1984	EADS, TN	N2133C	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 28, 1983	SHERIDAN, AR	N6894D	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
May 08, 1982	ANCHORAGE, AK	N195X	Minor	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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