# FAA incident reports: Cessna 175A A list on [Cessna 175A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-175a.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 122 reports - [Accident 20250313003239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250313003239A.md): Cessna 175A · Lakeview, AR · Mar 13, 2025 · N8000T · Substantial damage > The investigating aviation safety inspector (ASI) contacted PIC of the accident aircraft. The aircraft departed houston memorial airport (M48) for a day trip to Gastons Airport (3M0). PIC stated in phone conversation and pilot statement he landed short of… - [Accident 20230528008739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230528008739A.md): Cessna 175A · Enterprise, UT · May 28, 2023 · N5089 · Substantial damage > The pilot in command (PIC) departed from a private airstrip at mackie ranch (UT91) approximately 6 miles sw of Enterprise Utah. The PIC planned a route of flight from UT91 to las vegas. The airman stated he had planned and flown this route in the past. The… - [Incident 20220516007349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220516007349I.md): Cessna 175A · California City, CA · May 16, 2022 · N5089 · Minor damage > The aircraft landed and was proceeding to a taxi way when it was struck on it?s right side by a large wind gust, airport condinitions were gusty winds,that were variable in direction. Pilot had no control of the aircraft despite inputting full deflection of… - [Accident 20210926016799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210926016799A.md): Cessna 175A · Salem, OR · Sep 26, 2021 · N101MB · Substantial damage > Aircraft purposely approached to land on a unimproved farm field. The approach was with a tailwind. Pilot was aware of the tailwind and tried to plan accordingly. At flare for landing, aircraft continued to float for approximately 1500 feet. Eventually… - [Accident 20190915022489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190915022489A.md): Cessna 175A · Nenana, AK · Sep 15, 2019 · N6837E · Substantial damage > Narrative in airman?s words: Sunday, September 15, 2019, at an unnamed lake approximately 35 miles southwest of Nenana, Alaska. Proceeded to do a pre-flight to include 10 gallons of fuel added. Warmed the airplane up, took off the lake to the north with a… - [Incident 20180723017629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180723017629I.md): Cessna 175A · Madisionville, TN · Jul 23, 2018 · N6949E · Minor damage > The student pilot was interviewed via telephone. The student pilot is the owner of the aircraft involved. The student pilot and his instructor pilot were conducting crosswing landing training when this incident occured. The student states that one landing had… - [Incident 20170720011919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170720011919I.md): Cessna 175A · Bozeman, MT · Jul 20, 2017 · N8051T · Minor damage > The aircraft departed spokane (kgeg) on a direct flight to Bozeman (kbzn). There were two people on board, both pilots. In spokane they added 7.5 gallons on each side, bringing the total fuel on board to approximately 46 gallons. This was verified by drip… - [Accident 20160414002789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160414002789A.md): Cessna 175A · Wartburg, TN · Apr 14, 2016 · N6792E · Destroyed > Flight level 3200 feet, engine sputter and engine RPM dropped to 0. Area of rough terrian. Pilot landed on state highway 27. Then exited the road to avoid auto traffic. - [Accident 20160208000999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160208000999A.md): Cessna 175A · Gold Beach, OR · Feb 8, 2016 · N6951E · Substantial damage > On approach to landing (4S1) the aircraft's altitude was low enough for the nose wheel to strike a fence four feet high and 300 feet from the threshold of runway 16. The pilot stated a down draft caused him to stike the fence. The nose gear casting broke off… - [Incident 20151127018799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151127018799I.md): Cessna CE-175 · Frankfort, KY · Nov 27, 2015 · N6793E · No damage > During descent into fft, the pilot initiated a level off at 2500 feet and added power. The engine only produced partial power. Rather than risk a possible engine failure over the city, the pilot decided to make a precautionary off airport landing in a field.… - [Incident 20150421005429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150421005429I.md): Cessna 175A · Hoholitna, AK · Apr 21, 2015 · N6741E · No damage > A/c in cruise @ 11500' on repositioning flight to facility for annual inspection. With no advance indication or warning, engine experienced loud bang and total power loss. Pilot made forced landing on sand bar with no damage or injuries. Inspection revealed… - [Accident 20140619011199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140619011199A.md): Cessna 175A · Mccall, ID · Jun 19, 2014 · N7936T · Substantial damage > Pilot reported arriving over the landing strip at 11,000 feet MSL and observed the wind sock while descending to normal traffic pattern altitude. Winds were gusty, but down the runway. While on short final, pilot experienced wind shear resulting in a tail… - [Incident 20131229025422I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131229025422I.md): Cessna 175A · Chesterfield, VA · Dec 29, 2013 · N6795E · Minor damage > Pilot attempted to start the engine. The aircraft battery was too low to turn over the propeller. The pilot exited the aircraft after turning off master power, to cycle the propeller. Aircraft engine started after the propeller was turned by hand through the… - [Accident 20120925025229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120925025229A.md): Cessna 175A · Spearfish, SD · Sep 25, 2012 · N6979E · Destroyed > On September 25, 2012, at approximately at 1800 MDT a Cessna 175 executed a forced landing approximately 12 miles west of Spearfish, south dakota. VFR conditions prevailed. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot and passenger were uninjured. The pilot holds… - [Accident 20120717017389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120717017389A.md): Cessna 175A · Shelby, IN · Jul 17, 2012 · N7003E · Substantial damage > At approximately 10 miles east of lake village airport (C98) FL4500' the pilot stated that he heard a knocking noise from the engine and headed to lake village airport and within a couple minutes the engine made a banging noise and lost power, cockpit filled… - [Incident 20091028021519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091028021519I.md): Cessna 172A · Greeley, CO · Oct 28, 2009 · N7939T · Minor damage > The pilot says while on 2 mile final he tried to add power to the engine and it did not respond. He then looked at his fuel and it showed ¼ of a tank. The engine died and he turned to land in a wheat field. Pilot stated that he thought he had enough fuel on… - [Accident 20090612010649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090612010649A.md): Cessna 175A · Polacca, AZ · Jun 12, 2009 · N7979T · Substantial damage > (-23) On June 12, 2009 at approximately 06:05MST the pilot performed an uneventful emergency off airport landing on Arizona state route 264 near Polacca, AZ due to loss of engine oil pressure. Subsequently the pilot serviced the engine with automotive oil and… - [Accident 20081022857149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081022857149A.md): Cessna 175A · Foley, AL · Oct 22, 2008 · N7919T · Destroyed > (-23) On October 22, 2008, 1322 local [privacy data omitted] taxied to runway 18 for takeoff. On takeoff the aircraft pitched up and stalled. The pilot [privacy data omitted] pushed the nose of the airplane over to recover from the stall. While attempting to… - [Accident 20081022857089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081022857089A.md): Cessna 175A · Foley, AL · Oct 22, 2008 · N7917T · Destroyed > (-23) On October 22, 2008, 1322 local,[privacy data omitted] taxied to runwy 18 for takeoff. On takeoff the aircraft pitched up and stalled. The pilot, [privacy data omitted] pushed the nose of the airplane over to recover from the stall. While attempting to… - [Incident 20081009856769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081009856769I.md): Cessna 175A · Champaign/Urba, IL · Oct 9, 2008 · N6945E · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot declared an emergency after pilot saw "bright red glow under rudder pedals" and smelled a "burning plastic smell". Aircraft at Champaign, IL (kcmi) this incident is closed with this report. - [Accident 20080502832929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080502832929A.md): Cessna 175A · Sacramento, CA · May 2, 2008 · N7059E · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft departed from rio linda airport enroute to Oregon. Climbed to approximately 1600 feet and the engine began running rough and RPM started to drop. Pilot saw smoke coming from under the cowling and started to look for some place to land. He… - [Accident 20080419833259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080419833259A.md): Cessna 175A · Groveland, CA · Apr 19, 2008 · N6868E · Destroyed > (-23) Aircraft had just undergone maintenance, which included reassembly and installing a time continued engine after transport of the aircraft by ground from Arizona to California. The maintenance performed by [privacy data omitted] included fabricating a… - [Incident 20060729019719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060729019719I.md): Cessna 175A · Indianapolis, IN · Jul 29, 2006 · N6793E · Minor damage > (-23) On 07/29/06, at 1526Z, N6793E, a CE-175-A blew a cylinder at 4,500 feet five miles southeast of mt. Comfort, Indiana (mqj), causing the loss of oil pressure. The pilot shut the engine down and landed at mqj without incident at 1555Z. There were no… - [Incident 20050904025629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050904025629I.md): Cessna 175A · Weedsport, NY · Sep 4, 2005 · N859Z · Minor damage > (-23) On September 4, 2005, at 1100 EDT, a Cessna aircraft CE-175-A, s/n 56306, N859Z, operated by pilot [privacy data omitted] taxied the aircraft into a drainage ditch, after landing at the Weedsport-Whitfords Airport (KB16). The pilot contacted the local… - [Accident 20050728016109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050728016109A.md): Cessna 175A · Graham, OK · Jul 28, 2005 · N6776E · Substantial damage > (-23) On July 28, 2005, at approximately 16:00 CDT, a Cessna 175, N6776E, impacted terrain during a precautionary landing near Graham, OK. The aircraft received substantial damage as a result; the private rated pilot was not injured. According to statements… - [Incident 20040911024609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040911024609I.md): Cessna 175A · Ether, NC · Sep 11, 2004 · N6881E · Minor damage > (-23) On September 11, 2004, james dorman compton was PIC of N6881E, a Cessna 172 based at 3A4 (southeast greensboro). While on a local flight, Mr. Compton landed this aircraft in a hayfield located in Ether, north caroline due to a rough running engine. Once… - [Incident 20040828019599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040828019599I.md): Cessna 175A · Panama City, FL · Aug 28, 2004 · N6844E > (-23) While conducting banner tow operation, pilot noticed progressive knocking from engine, and loss of power. Pilot felt engine would not continue to develop power due to vibration and odor. Elected to land on beach after jettisoning banner. Landed with no… - [Incident 20040514035129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040514035129I.md): Cessna 175A · Williams, AZ · May 14, 2004 · N973WD · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot statement is as follows: weather briefing received at geu prior to take-off. Upon arrival at Williams he overflew the airport and observed the windsocks. All three indicated calm conditions. On approach to runway 36 he verified by windsock that… - [Accident 20030607010299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030607010299A.md): Cessna 175A · Ashfork, AZ · Jun 7, 2003 · N6902E · Substantial damage > (-23) On June 7, 2003, john thomas vanderbeek, pilot in command of N6902E (a Cessna 175A) took off from a crude strip located in the vicinity of Ashfork, Arizona. He took off going down hill, with a 20 to 30 knot quartering tailwind. The aircraft lifted off… - [Accident 20030519017629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030519017629A.md): Cessna 175A · Ocean City, NJ · May 19, 2003 · N6989E · Substantial damage > (-23) Pilot stated: on downwind leg to landing at Ocean City, NJ airport (26N), engine started to run rough, then stopped. Efforts to restart failed. Ditched aircraft in water beyond surf. Evaluation of engine was inconclusive. This investigation considered… - [Accident 20030426005679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030426005679A.md): Cessna 175A · Colorado Spring, CO · Apr 26, 2003 · N6884E · Substantial damage > (-23) The pilot stated during takeoff the aircraft lifted off at 65 mph and failed to climb. The aircraft began to sink and struck the ground and flipped over. The aircraft came to rest less than a mile from the end of the runway. At the time of the accident… - [Accident 20011120037719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011120037719A.md): Cessna 175A · Fairhope, AL · Nov 20, 2001 · N7095E · Substantial damage > (.4) The pilot stated he departed Fairhope with a planned destination of monroeville, Alabama. The winds were calm during departure and he took off to the south. After flying about 5 miles toward the destination, the weather became bad and he elected to… - [Accident 20011120031049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011120031049A.md): Cessna 175A · Fairhope, AL · Nov 20, 2001 · N7059E · No damage > (-23) Pilot stated that he landed downwind on short, wet, grass airstrip. Landed long - had to intentionally ground loop aircraft to avoid highway traffic perpendicular to end of strip. - [Incident 20001014031729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001014031729I.md): Cessna 175A · Carbondale-Murp, IL · Oct 14, 2000 · N6896E > (-23)On October 14, 2000, at about 1610 local time while on a pleasure flight, from the moline quad city area to Carbondale, the appropriately rated pilot in command and sole occupant, experienced a complete loss of engine power approximately three miles from… - [Incident 20000620033559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000620033559I.md): Cessna 175A · Panama City, FL · Jun 20, 2000 · N6844E · 1 fatal > (-23)At approximately 1755 EST 06/20/2000, [privacy data omitted] jumped from N6844E at 3,000 ft MSL as a skydiver. Eyewitnesses report a normal chute deployment followed by various maneuvers during descent. At approximately 300' AGL while approaching the… - [Incident 20000502016859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000502016859I.md): Cessna 175A · Babylon, NY · May 2, 2000 · N6888E > (-23)While cruising at 2,200 feet, just shout of the robert moses beach monument near Babylon, NY, [privacy data omitted] stated the aircraft's engien began to run rough. [privacy data omitted] Stated he then called rublic airport (frg) tower, stated his… - [Incident 19990522017129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990522017129I.md): Cessna 175A · Yerington, NV · May 22, 1999 · N6950E · Minor damage > Failure to maintain sufficient obstacle clearance. - [Accident 19980822021469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980822021469A.md): Cessna 175A · Erie, CO · Aug 22, 1998 · N6874E · Destroyed · 3 fatal > Acft failed to gain altitude on takeoff, struck a road embankment nose first, and crashed and burned. (.23)on August 22, 1998, at approximately 1245 local mountain daylight time, a Cessna 175A, N6874E was destroyed on impactwith terrain following a loss of… - [Incident 19980821027809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980821027809I.md): Cessna 175A · San Bernadino, CA · Aug 21, 1998 · N6795E > Pilot declared an emergency due to loss of power at approximately 1930 at 10500 feet. STC was approved for auto gas. Aircraft descented to 2700 feet and engine restarted. Aircraft landed safely at san bernardino intl airport and was checked by FBO, no… - [Accident 19980601011569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980601011569A.md): Cessna 175A · Norfolk, NE · Jun 1, 1998 · N6847E · Destroyed > May have encountered windshear and was unable to climb. Impacted terrain. (.4)after takeoff the airplane departed controlled flight and impacted the terrain. The pilot said that he believes that the airplane encountered a wind shift. The airplane departed on… - [Incident 19980522020539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980522020539I.md): Cessna 175 · Youngstown, OH · May 22, 1998 · N7929T · Minor damage > Porpoised during landing. Nose gear collapsed from overstress. - [Accident 19971213041139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971213041139A.md): Cessna 175A · Houston, TX · Dec 13, 1997 · N6846E · Substantial damage > Lost power enroute. Force landed west of airport. Nosed over in mud. 175 not flown 10YRS. Only oil chge fuel flush. (.4) during cruise flight at full throttle and engine RPM at 2,700 to 2,800 (maximum 3,200 RPM), the engine ran rough. As the engine RPM and… - [Accident 19971005030039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971005030039A.md): Cessna 175A · Bentonville, AR · Oct 5, 1997 · N7091E · Destroyed > Engine stalled on takeoff, landing gear struck a fence while attempting to land. Crashed and burned. (-23) on October 5, 1997, at 1025 central daylight time, a Cessna 175A, N7091E, owned and operated by john manning brissell, of bella vista, AR., operating… - [Incident 19970920032459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970920032459I.md): Cessna 175A · Moultrie, GA · Sep 20, 1997 · N6842E · Minor damage > Narrative: the aircraft lost power while on downwind for rwy 22 at Moultrie airport. The instructor pilot elected to make an emergency landing in a tomato farm field because she believed the aircraft would not be able to make the airport. Emergency landing… - [Incident 19970727028419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970727028419I.md): Cessna 175A · Lake Placid, FL · Jul 27, 1997 · N6920E > Narrative: the pilot was.5 hr into the second leg of his flight, the #3 connecting rod failed and broke the engine case. The pilot made an emergency landing in an open field. There was no damage to the airplane. The pilot and one passenger was not injured.… - [Incident 19970726019779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970726019779I.md): Cessna 175A · Newark, OH · Jul 26, 1997 · N7016E · Minor damage > Narrative: on July 26, 1997, approximately 1600 EDT, a Cessna 175, N70163, received minor damage when it impacted some trees about 20 feet tall, during an attempted go-around from Mr. Powell's sod strip, near Newark, Ohio. Mr. Powell, a Private pilot, was not… - [Accident 19970622015949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970622015949A.md): Cessna 175A · Panama City Bea, FL · Jun 22, 1997 · N6844E · Substantial damage > Cut short banner tow due thunderstorms. Dropped banner over grass strip. Unable stop landing. Overran into ditch. (-23) pilot landed aircraft on 1000 ft. wet grass runway, after conducting tow banner operations. Upon landing, pilot discovered there was no… - [Accident 19950616046179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950616046179A.md): Cessna 175A · Moab, UT · Jun 16, 1995 · N6970E · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Impacted ground behind a ridge while circling unlighted airport. No anomalies. Pilot fatigue factor indicated. - [Accident 19941209041269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941209041269A.md): Cessna 175A · Greenwood, SC · Dec 9, 1994 · N6949E · Substantial damage > Lost power. Nosed over landing. Both mag shafts sheared. Prior broken starter drive. Left metal in rear section. - [Incident 19940327027499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940327027499I.md): Cessna 175 · Coal Hill, AR · Mar 27, 1994 · N8011T > Lost power shortly after departure. Landed in field safely. Connecting rod failed. Came thru engine case. 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