Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2021 | Cordova, AK | N2761Q | Minor | substantial | An encounter with mountain wave turbulence and windshear that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane and resulted in impact with terrain. |
| May 22, 2021 | McAllen, TX | N999MA | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway sign. |
| May 19, 2021 | Island of Utila, HO | HR-AVD | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 19, 2021 | Bloomsburg, PA | N7568N | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s unstable approach and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion…The pilot’s unstable approach and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion. |
| May 14, 2021 | Daytona Beach, FL | N62568 | Minor | substantial |
Both pilots’ failure to maintain control during the landing flare and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during an attempted go-aroun…Both pilots’ failure to maintain control during the landing flare and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around, in gusting quartering headwind conditions, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. |
| May 03, 2021 | Royal City, WA | N8209T | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a landing with a tailwind which resulted in excessive ground speed, runway over run and subseq…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a landing with a tailwind which resulted in excessive ground speed, runway over run and subsequent nose over. |
| May 02, 2021 | Cuba, NM | N9127B | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike. |
| May 01, 2021 | Lanai City, HI | N3929 | Minor | substantial |
The solo student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a no…The solo student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose-over. |
| Apr 25, 2021 | Sedona, AZ | N288GF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a collision with a fuel truck and a parked airp…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a collision with a fuel truck and a parked airplane. |
| Apr 03, 2021 | Sand Point, ID | N7616X | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control and subsequent nose over. |
| Apr 03, 2021 | Delavan, WI | N1522C | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll with gusting crosswinds, which resulted in his excessive brake input a…The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll with gusting crosswinds, which resulted in his excessive brake input and a subsequent nose over. |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Everett, WA | N2164Z | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power during climb, for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Fairbanks, AK | N58316 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Mar 13, 2021 | Paris, TX | N50326 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s decision to takeoff with known obstacles on the runway and his subsequent failure to avoid the windsock on takeoff. |
| Mar 07, 2021 | Camarillo, CA | N190RC | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent n…The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over. |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Marana, AZ | N6135T | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Millville, IA | N3209U | Minor | substantial | The inadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Winchester, VA | N7832X | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Feb 22, 2021 | St. Marys, PA | N84HA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to continue the approach to a snow-covered runway in low-visibility conditions with limited ability to visually differentiate the…The pilot’s decision to continue the approach to a snow-covered runway in low-visibility conditions with limited ability to visually differentiate the left runway edge from the snow berm that ran along that side of the runway. |
| Jan 31, 2021 | Crescent City, CA | N291FR | Minor | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of both magneto capacitors. |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Serra Azul, BR | PT-FIB | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 08, 2021 | Palouse, WA | N4344B | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s improper landing flare and loss of directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action resulted in a runway ex…The student pilot’s improper landing flare and loss of directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. |
| Dec 31, 2020 | Hope, AK | N949AF | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the certified flight instructor’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. |
| Dec 27, 2020 | Pleasant Valley, NY | N8311X | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to failure of the magnetos, which were not overhauled in accordance with the manufacturer’s time specifications. |
| Nov 19, 2020 | Cynthiana, KY | N6203F | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper glide path during a visual approach that was conducted at night, resulting in a collision with trees and terrai…The pilot’s failure to maintain proper glide path during a visual approach that was conducted at night, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain. |