# NTSB investigations: Cessna 195 NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 2 of 4 · 192 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA93LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA163.md): Cessna 195 · Pray, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N9836A · Substantial damage > The PIC failed to maintain directional control. A factor relating to the accident was the tailwind weather condition. - [NTSB LAX93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA034.md): Cessna 195 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N3899V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the brakes. - [NTSB NYC93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA029.md): Cessna 195B · Great Barrington, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N4384N · Destroyed > The inadequate pre-flight by the pilot ensuring fuel cap security. A factor in this accident was the pilots complacency in fuel management. - [NTSB NYC93FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA013.md): Cessna 195 · Shenandoah, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N4308V · Destroyed > A loss of control due to pilot incapacitation. - [NTSB BFO92LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA029.md): Cessna 195 · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1992 · N4495C · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the taxiway sign. - [NTSB CHI91LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA190.md): Cessna 195 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N4351V · Substantial damage > 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. - [NTSB BFO91FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA040.md): Cessna 195 · California, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N1504D · Destroyed > The loss of power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA015.md): Cessna 195 · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1990 · N4320V · Substantial damage > The failure of the right brake system to release after application for unknown reasons. - [NTSB CHI91FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA022.md): Cessna 195 · Flint, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1990 · N4325N · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel tank system. Factor(s) were: water contamination in the fuel. - [NTSB MKC90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA058.md): Cessna 195 · Garden City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1990 · N4332V · Substantial damage > Directional control not maintained by the pilot in command. - [NTSB FTW90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA011.md): Cessna 195 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N3893V · Substantial damage > Pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent stall of the aircraft. - [NTSB MIA89LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA110.md): Cessna 195 · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1989 · N4395N · Substantial damage > 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. - [NTSB MKC88LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA169.md): Cessna 195 · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1988 · N3040B · Substantial damage > The new owner of the acft asked the former owner to ride with him in the right seat while doing some touch and go landings. After the first circuit the former owner said he felt the pilot needed additional training before attempting to fly the acft as PIC.… - [NTSB DEN88LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA189.md): Cessna 195 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1988 · N3455V · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC88LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA070.md): Cessna 195 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1988 · N1077D · Substantial damage > After performing several touch and go landings, the student pilot made a landing right of the center line. The aircraft drifted to the right, struck a snowbank, sheared off the left main landing gear, then groundlooped. The aircraft came to rest on the grass… - [NTSB DEN87LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA239.md): Cessna 195 · Colorado Sprgs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1987 · N3006B · Substantial damage > The plt stated that after he lndd to pick up a pax, he engaged the control lock fm habit, but did not shut dwn the eng. He got clnc to taxi back to the rwy & takeoff, but 'forgot to release control lock.' The Cessna 195 has a combination control lock and… - [NTSB LAX86LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA351.md): Cessna 195 · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1986 · N3879V · Substantial damage > After a normal landing the pilot said he began to apply moderate brake pressure to make the mid-field taxiway turn off and felt what he described as 'a light jerk in the left gear' followed by a 'snapping sound which occurred two or three times.' The pilot… - [NTSB LAX86LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA306.md): Cessna 195 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1986 · N3899V · Substantial damage > The aircraft owner stated that the purpose of the flight was to obtain 5 hours of transition training in the tail dragger and accomplish a bfr. After departure the CFI had the pilot perform airwork maneuvers enroute to the Ramona area. The pilot said that a… - [NTSB LAX86LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA290.md): Cessna 195B · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1986 · N195JB · Substantial damage > The airplane departed montgomery airport, runway 28L, San Diego, CA. Shortly after departing a fire erupted in the upper cowling area. The pilot executed an emergency landing on runway 05, but landed hard. Examination of the wreckage disclosed the number 2… - [NTSB CHI86LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA147.md): Cessna 195 · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1986 · N4745G · Substantial damage > The flight was to be a currency flight for the plt who indicated the acft had sat unused for over 8 months. After 10-15 minutes of flight the engine stopped. A hard landing was made on lake st. clair and the acft was substantially damaged. When interviewed… - [NTSB ATL85LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA133.md): Cessna 195 · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1985 · N4408C · Substantial damage > During ldg roll-out the plt applied brake press in order to turn onto the taxiway & the rt brake grabbed causing the acft to ground loop. The left landing gear spring strut separated from the fuselage attachment point. - [NTSB LAX85LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA237.md): Cessna 195 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1985 · N4331N · Substantial damage > The student lost control & ground looped the acft during rollout from the fifth landing while practicing for his bfr. The CFI reported that the accident might have been prevented had he been more attentive and/or provided better supervision. - [NTSB LAX85FUG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FUG01.md): Cessna 195 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 31, 1984 · N3879V · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a landing roll following a loss of control. - [NTSB DEN85FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA008.md): Cessna 195A · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1984 · N3086B · Destroyed > While en route, the transponder was inop & the plt lost radio contact with ARTCC 2 times. As he apchd the destn (Santa Fe), instructions were relayed via another acft. When asked what type apch he wanted, the plt responded, 'well if they can get me lower,… - [NTSB LAX84LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA081.md): Cessna 195 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1983 · N9335A · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the acft veered to the right during landing. The pilot tried left brake with no success. The acft groundlooped and the left gear failed. The brakes were examined after the accident but due to the damage to the lines & and fittings no… - [NTSB ATL83LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA202.md): Cessna 195 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1983 · N4395V · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the eng lost power about 3 mi from the arpt after he switched from the right to the left fuel tank. He reported that he switched the boost pump to the 'high' position, but was unable to restart the eng. He estimated there was 5 to 7 gal… - [NTSB LAX83LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA045.md): Cessna 195B · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1982 · N195JB · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he took off to flight test the aircraft. After takeoff, he turned downwind to stay in the traffic pattern. On downwind, the power was reduced to maintain spacing behind a Cessna 150. When this was accomplished, the engine power began… - [NTSB LAX82FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA256.md): Cessna 195 · Carson City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1982 · N301M · Destroyed > It was reported the plt was going to make some touch & go landings before starting out on the cross-country. On the third approach the acft was observed on final approach, about 300 yds from the rwy, making a left turn of about 360 deg at a low altitude. At… - [NTSB SEA80FYE36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYE36.md): Cessna 195 · Yelm, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1980 · N4388N · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC79FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA047.md): Cessna 195 · Ely, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 14, 1979 · N9320A · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK79FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FA031.md): Cessna 195 · Laytonville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 19, 1979 · N9877A · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX79DUQ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUQ27.md): Cessna 195 · Ojai, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 5, 1979 · N4321V · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX79FUA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUA08.md): Cessna 195 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 4, 1979 · N1563D · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79DUJ68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUJ68.md): Cessna 195 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1979 · N3442V · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78FCA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCA42.md): Cessna 195 · Rolla, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1978 · N4331V · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN78FQA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FQA21.md): Cessna 195 · Socorro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1978 · N460A · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC78FCA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCA13.md): Cessna 195 · Willow Springs, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1977 · N195RW · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA77FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FA048.md): Cessna 195A · Elgin, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 18, 1977 · N4304V · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK77FVD34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FVD34.md): Cessna 195 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1977 · N1563D · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX77FUA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUA08.md): Cessna 195 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1977 · N9826A · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC77FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA049.md): Cessna 195 · Reading, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Apr 9, 1977 · N4377N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW77FRG35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRG35.md): Cessna 195 · Port O'Connor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 6, 1977 · N9308A · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI77FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA011.md): Cessna 195 · Roanoke, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 10, 1976 · N169CB · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC76FER94](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FER94.md): Cessna 195 · Mora, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1976 · N4330V · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76AN118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN118.md): Cessna 195 · Newburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 4, 1976 · N193C · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC76FHD32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FHD32.md): Cessna 195 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1976 · N3878V · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK76DVG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVG69.md): Cessna 195 · Foresthill, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 6, 1976 · N4398N · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX76DUJ71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ71.md): Cessna 195 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1976 · N9372A · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK76DXQ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DXQ21.md): Cessna 195B · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1975 · N3021B · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX76FUA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUA07.md): Cessna 150 · S.Juan Cpstrno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1975 · N2825V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2073102&page=3 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073102')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2073102&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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