Cessna 162 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 8 events recorded from 2011 to 2019.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2017 | Huntsville, AL | N552ES | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Oct 30, 2014 | Hinckley, IL | N165JA | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's relaxing of elevator back pressure during the landing roll that induced a porpoise, loss of control, and collapsing of the nose wh…The student pilot's relaxing of elevator back pressure during the landing roll that induced a porpoise, loss of control, and collapsing of the nose wheel. |
| May 22, 2013 | Erie, CO | N6106 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s total lack of experience in aircraft make/model, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accid…The pilot’s total lack of experience in aircraft make/model, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s lack of oversight is allowing the airplane to be rented to the pilot. |
| Aug 01, 2011 | Rawlings, WY | N7024V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude that was outside the performance envelope of the airplane. Also causal was the flight'…The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude that was outside the performance envelope of the airplane. Also causal was the flight's likely encounter with a sudden tailwind gust. |