Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 04, 2019 | Reeves, LA | N3725V | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to secure the oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and a precautionary off-airport landing, during which the airplane …The pilot's failure to secure the oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and a precautionary off-airport landing, during which the airplane was substantially damaged. |
| Jul 03, 2019 | Montville, ME | N1516E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a low-altitude climbing turn,…The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a low-altitude climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jul 03, 2019 | Waikoloa Village, HI | N150SC | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod crankshaft end and cap. |
| Jul 02, 2019 | Stanley, ID | N612TW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over. |
| Jul 02, 2019 | Tracy, CA | N6306P | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a vehicle. |
| Jul 01, 2019 | Coeur d'Alene, ID | N9235B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing wit…The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a ground-loop. |
| Jun 30, 2019 | Lincoln, MT | N5JB | Minor | substantial | A loss of control during landing, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse and runway excursion. |
| Jun 30, 2019 | Manteo, NC | N78658 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stal…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 29, 2019 | Pickens, SC | N75077 | Incident | substantial | Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the right main landing gear brake assembly, which resulted in the loss of control during landing. |
| Jun 29, 2019 | Plant City, FL | N80JF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper landing flare due to reduced visibility from a foggy windshield and his failure to use the airplane’s windshield defrost system, …The pilot's improper landing flare due to reduced visibility from a foggy windshield and his failure to use the airplane’s windshield defrost system, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse. |
| Jun 29, 2019 | Greer, SC | N724BC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to continue a steep and fast approach to landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a drainage culve…The pilot's improper decision to continue a steep and fast approach to landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a drainage culvert. |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Omaha, NE | N5256Q | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Phoenix, AZ | N606JA | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in the loss of airplane control, and the flight …The student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in the loss of airplane control, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around with a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent impact with a pole. |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Wasilla, AK | N9939V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the left wing striking bushes. Contributing to the acci…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the left wing striking bushes. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distorted visual perception due to his flying with one seat cushion rather than the two cushions he typically used. |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Pescadero, CA | N3504A | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Impact with the ocean for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not located. |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Pleasanton, KS | N30257 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of yaw control during takeoff with a right quartering headwind in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Janesville, WI | N318RW | Serious (1) | minor | The passenger’s decision to unbuckle her restraints during an in-flight turbulence event, resulting in serious injury. |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Chimaltenango, GT | N5388N | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 25, 2019 | Glasgow, EI | EI-DMG | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jun 24, 2019 | Presidio, TX | N8521T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation. |
| Jun 23, 2019 | Clewiston, FL | N5096L | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's maneuver to the left to avoid striking birds during takeoff and his subsequent loss of directional control after aborting the take…The student pilot's maneuver to the left to avoid striking birds during takeoff and his subsequent loss of directional control after aborting the takeoff and landing on soft, muddy grass adjacent to the runway during, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Jun 22, 2019 | Tulsa, OK | N9200B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact wit…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign. |
| Jun 22, 2019 | Panama City, FL | N5239D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Jun 21, 2019 | Burley, ID | N8465M | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper landing flare during landing in a gusting, right quartering tailwind, which resulted in the airplane wheel barrowing and a subseq…The pilot's improper landing flare during landing in a gusting, right quartering tailwind, which resulted in the airplane wheel barrowing and a subsequent runway overrun, impact with terrain, and noseover. |
| Jun 21, 2019 | Fullerton, CA | N64460 | Incident | substantial |
Partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an age-degraded carburetor heat valve seal, which detached and partially blocked the carburetor air…Partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an age-degraded carburetor heat valve seal, which detached and partially blocked the carburetor air inlet. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate maintenance inspection. |