No fatalities

CESSNA 195 accident at Dyersburg, TN, 18 Sept 2024

Dyersburg, TN, United States

On September 18, 2024, a CESSNA 195 was involved in an aviation accident near Dyersburg, TN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the tailwheel strut, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll and a runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

Failure of the tailwheel strut, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll and a runway excursion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Nose/tail gear strut/axle — Failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Sept 2024 CESSNA 195 accident near Dyersburg, TN?

Failure of the tailwheel strut, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll and a runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Sept 2024 CESSNA 195 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Sept 2024 involved a CESSNA 195, at Dyersburg, TN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the tailwheel strut, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll and a runway excursion.