Cessna 195A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 43 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

43

All Events

35

Incidents

3

Minor

1

Serious

4

Fatal (7 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 19, 2024 Greenville, MI N1524D Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which led to a ground-loop.
Jul 31, 2023 Laconia, NH N9855A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Jan 20, 2023 Calexico, CA N95U Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind.
Sep 06, 2019 Pocahontas, IA N9895A Incident substantial Overload failure of the left main landing gear during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Oct 14, 2015 Aztec, NM N90K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Apr 18, 2015 Independence, IA N1558D Incident substantial
The pilot's attempt to land in strong crosswind conditions, resulting in his on-ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind…

The pilot's attempt to land in strong crosswind conditions, resulting in his on-ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind that exceeded the crosswind limits of the airplane.
Dec 31, 2013 Salinas, CA N369JJ Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Sep 14, 2013 Meadow Creek, MT N4324N Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough turf runway.
May 16, 2013 San Carlos, CA N4026A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
May 18, 2012 Tipton, PA N9859A Incident substantial A fatigue failure of a copper oil line, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
Feb 24, 2011 Hannibal, MO N9325A Incident substantial The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to seized main landing gear wheels, which caused the airplane to nose over.
Sep 25, 2009 Upland, CA N195MD Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
Nov 25, 2005 Heber City, UT N1528D Incident substantial The failure of the right brake, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll and a nose down.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Nov 05, 1991 CAMARILLO, CA N195MD Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING GROUND ROLL.
Jul 03, 1988 MEMPHIS, TN N1576D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 12, 1988 PORT CLINTON, OH N1527D 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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