Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 1995 | GLADEWATER, TX | N1438Z | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALL SPEED, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S PERFORMANCE OF AN ABRUPT MA…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALL SPEED, RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S PERFORMANCE OF AN ABRUPT MANEUVER IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF. |
| Mar 25, 1995 | KAHULUI, MAUI, HI | N7705Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while flying in a mountainous area at night. |
| Mar 22, 1995 | RENO, NV | N9417B | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to comply with published instrument approach procedures by a premature descent below the minimum altitude specified for the approa…the pilot's failure to comply with published instrument approach procedures by a premature descent below the minimum altitude specified for the approach. |
| Mar 17, 1995 | VERO BEACH, FL | N1842M | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO AVOID A THUNDERSTORM. THE THUNDERSTORM WAS A FACTOR. |
| Mar 15, 1995 | WINSLOW, AZ | N1520C | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's poor judgement by intentionally deciding to buzz. |
| Mar 05, 1995 | EL PRADO, NM | N421BL | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE ENSUING INADVERTENT STALL DUE TO AIRFRAME ICE. FACTORS WERE THE …THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE ENSUING INADVERTENT STALL DUE TO AIRFRAME ICE. FACTORS WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS. |
| Mar 04, 1995 | GAINESVILLE, GA | N227DM | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE DURING THE APPROACH. THE WEATHER AND DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION WERE FACTORS. |
| Feb 28, 1995 | MISSING, | N25900 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | UNDETERMINED. THE AIRPLANE AND OCCUPANTS HAVE NOT BEEN LOCATED. |
| Feb 25, 1995 | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | N732TU | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the weather conditions (restricted visibility with snow falli…loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the weather conditions (restricted visibility with snow falling), reduced light condition at dusk, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. |
| Feb 25, 1995 | KOTZEBUE, AK | N6479H | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's decision to enter a box canyon area at an altitude inadequate to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's lack of mountain flying experien…the pilot's decision to enter a box canyon area at an altitude inadequate to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's lack of mountain flying experience was a factor in this accident. |
| Feb 18, 1995 | BURLEY, ID | N45325 | Fatal (2) | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE DUAL STUDENT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING, AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION. |
| Feb 12, 1995 | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | N4875N | Fatal (3) | destroyed | an inflight collision with water for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 11, 1995 | PIEDMONT, SC | N607BB | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's inappropriate 'buzzing' that resulted in exceeding the airplane's design stress limits, the failure of the windshield, and the pilot's sub…The pilot's inappropriate 'buzzing' that resulted in exceeding the airplane's design stress limits, the failure of the windshield, and the pilot's subsequent loss of control and impact with the ground. |
| Feb 09, 1995 | LARKSPUR, CO | N33MR | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AFTER BEING ADVISED THAT VFR FLIGHT WAS NOT RECOMMENDED. THE WEA…THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AFTER BEING ADVISED THAT VFR FLIGHT WAS NOT RECOMMENDED. THE WEATHER AND DARK NIGHT WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| Feb 09, 1995 | POPE VALLEY, CA | N4345L | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's poor judgment to buzz the lake and his inadequate visual lookout. |
| Feb 05, 1995 | VALPARAISO, IN | N157JW | Fatal (1) | destroyed | spatial disorientation of the pilot while descending into the clouds. Factors were the moderate turbulance and snow. |
| Feb 04, 1995 | ARNAUDVILLE, LA | N6464T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE CIRCLING AT LOW ALTITUDE, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE CIRCLING AT LOW ALTITUDE, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN (WOODED RIVER BANK). A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S USE OF A DRUG THAT WAS NOT APPROVED FOR USE WHILE FLYING. |
| Feb 02, 1995 | MINTONVILLE, KY | N734KV | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE FLIGHTCREW'S INTENTIONAL VFR FLIGHT INTO KNOWN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE INADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO PREVENT AN INADVERTEN…THE FLIGHTCREW'S INTENTIONAL VFR FLIGHT INTO KNOWN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE INADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO PREVENT AN INADVERTENT COLLISION WITH AN OBSTRUCTION. |
| Jan 27, 1995 | NEEDVILLE, TX | N1493Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Loss of control at an altitude insufficient for recovery after one of the two pilots on board attempted an aerobatic maneuver. |
| Jan 24, 1995 | HOUSTON, TX | N4892A | Fatal (1) | minor | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE PASSENGER. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT. |
| Jan 14, 1995 | WRIGHTWOOD, CA | N9706E | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
the pilot's loss of aircraft control and subsequent inadvertent stall/spin following an encounter with a localized mountain wave condition and turbule…the pilot's loss of aircraft control and subsequent inadvertent stall/spin following an encounter with a localized mountain wave condition and turbulence while conducting a search mission in close proximity to mountainous terrain. |
| Jan 14, 1995 | BLYN, WA | N1535E | Fatal (3) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE DARK NIGHT. |
| Jan 13, 1995 | PLEASANTON, CA | N754FE | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain visual contact with terrain and sufficient altitude for terrain clearance. Factors in the accident were th…failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain visual contact with terrain and sufficient altitude for terrain clearance. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to initiate a descent 14 miles from the airport, and weather, specifically cloud conditions and darkness. |
| Jan 12, 1995 | AUGUSTA, GA | N13SE | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
THE LOSS OF POWER ON THE LEFT ENGINE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT ENGINE DUE TO MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL'S FAILURE TO …THE LOSS OF POWER ON THE LEFT ENGINE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT ENGINE DUE TO MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY TORQUE THE CYLINDER THROUGH BOLTS. |
| Jan 12, 1995 | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | N746FE | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to properly configure the aircraft fuel system prior to takeoff, and his failure maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude w…The pilot's failure to properly configure the aircraft fuel system prior to takeoff, and his failure maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering to return to the airport. Factors in the accident were the dark night lighting conditions, low ceilings, restricted visibility conditions, and the pilot's diverted attention which resulted from activation of the airplane's fuel selector warning horn system. |