Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2021 | Indian Trail, NC | N1401U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and initial climb. Contributing was the pilot’s physical limitation which caused an in…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and initial climb. Contributing was the pilot’s physical limitation which caused an inadvertent application of left rudder. |
| Sep 26, 2021 | Troup, TX | N3293Y | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a variable gusting wind and his decision not to perform a go-around that resul…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a variable gusting wind and his decision not to perform a go-around that resulted an overrun and impact with a fence and trees. |
| Sep 10, 2021 | LaSalle, CO | N2099J | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 09, 2021 | Olive Branch, MS | N5233P | Minor | substantial | The airplane’s impact with a bird while on approach. |
| Aug 29, 2021 | Windthorst, TX | N222L | Minor | substantial | A forced landing due to a loss of engine power on the right engine for a reason that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Aug 26, 2021 | Olive Branch, MS | N12573 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a direct crosswind that resulted in an impact with terrain. |
| Aug 25, 2021 | Chino, CA | N4375U | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Aug 15, 2021 | Heavener, OK | N50055 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Peji, OF | CP-2667 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 06, 2021 | Metaline Falls, WA | N5459C | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude during the initial climb to clear trees due to an encounter with windshear. |
| Aug 03, 2021 | Iron Mountain, MI | N6778A | Minor | substantial |
The mechanics’ failure to follow procedures for high-thrust operations at the nontowered airport, which resulted in jet blast damage to an airplane ta…The mechanics’ failure to follow procedures for high-thrust operations at the nontowered airport, which resulted in jet blast damage to an airplane taxiing nearby. |
| Aug 02, 2021 | Igiugig, AK | N9608G | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s improper decision to continue a takeoff attempt when it became evident that the airplane would not become airborne before reaching the dep…The pilot’s improper decision to continue a takeoff attempt when it became evident that the airplane would not become airborne before reaching the departure end shoreline. |
| Aug 02, 2021 | Waxhaw, NC | N3090U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to stop the airplane on the runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the lack of…The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to stop the airplane on the runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the lack of airplane takeoff performance due to the pilot’s failure to assure that the carburetor heat control was in the off position and the elevated density altitude. |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Kernville, CA | N728KG | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing after an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Sonana, OF | HK-2803 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Mt. Hood, OR | N8884 | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power while in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accide…The total loss of engine power while in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the presentation of an abandoned airport as available for use in the Federal Aviation Administration airports database. |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Skwentna, AK | N7137T | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage to the No. 2 cylinder. The reason for the detonation/preignition damage could not …A partial loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage to the No. 2 cylinder. The reason for the detonation/preignition damage could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Refugio, TX | N174R | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind. |
| Jul 13, 2021 | Brooksville, FL | N8412M | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing. |
| Jul 10, 2021 | Longmont, CO | N66NC | Minor | substantial | The loss of performance for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Jun 27, 2021 | Lima, PE | OB-2171 | Minor | unk | Investigation pending |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Buena Vista, CO | N30286 | Minor | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to a vane failure in the engine-driven fuel pump. |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Columbus, OH | N13159 | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from sealant contamination in the wing. |
| Jun 05, 2021 | Alexandria, MN | N3697V | Minor | substantial |
The pilot did not maintain aircraft and directional control during the landing in variable wind conditions resulting in abnormal contact with the terr…The pilot did not maintain aircraft and directional control during the landing in variable wind conditions resulting in abnormal contact with the terrain. |
| May 30, 2021 | Minden, NV | N757ZZ | Minor | substantial |
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action…The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. |