Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09, 2016 | Wickenburg, AZ | N126P | Serious (4) | substantial |
Total loss of power to the right engine during takeoff due to a fuel contaminant, which blocked the fuel flow transducer and resulted in fuel starvati…Total loss of power to the right engine during takeoff due to a fuel contaminant, which blocked the fuel flow transducer and resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. |
| Aug 31, 2016 | Hibbing, MN | N1726D | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in impact with terrain near the runway. |
| Aug 31, 2016 | Upham, ND | N18601 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain a proper aimpoint during landing due to reduced visibility from the setting sun. |
| Aug 25, 2016 | Cave-In-Rock, IL | N891LL | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to air entering the fuel system for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributin…A total loss of engine power due to air entering the fuel system for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to restart the engine due to the check valve assembly design. |
| Jul 23, 2016 | San Martin, CO | HK2787 | Serious (5) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 19, 2016 | Weatherford, TX | N2644F | Serious (1) | substantial |
An electrical system malfunction for reasons that could not be determined, and the subsequent loss of engine power due to the loss of the electrical b…An electrical system malfunction for reasons that could not be determined, and the subsequent loss of engine power due to the loss of the electrical boost pumps. Also causal was the pilot's improper emergency action following the loss of engine power due to his lack of knowledge regarding the engine’s supercharger system. |
| Jun 17, 2016 | Goodnews Bay, AK | N91170 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to select the correct route through the mountains as a result of geographic disorientation, and his subsequent visual flight into …The pilot’s failure to select the correct route through the mountains as a result of geographic disorientation, and his subsequent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with terrain. |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Deming, NM | N21767 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilots’ failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its …The pilots’ failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the operation of the airplane above its maximum takeoff weight at a high density altitude at the time of the accident. |
| May 01, 2016 | Ponca City, OK | N8619G | Serious (1) | substantial | Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the elevator bolt, which resulted in a loss of elevator control during landing. |
| Apr 17, 2016 | Avalon, CA | N7133G | Serious (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path on landing because he failed to familiarize himself with the airport's unique approach hazards …The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path on landing because he failed to familiarize himself with the airport's unique approach hazards and recommended procedures before the flight. Also causal was the pilot's failure to recognize the airplane's improper approach and to execute a go-around in a timely manner. |
| Mar 31, 2016 | Shiprock, NM | N180XV | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a sudden change in wind direction during the landing roll. |
| Mar 13, 2016 | South Burlington, VT | N9925N | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff roll, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Feb 16, 2016 | Bryan, TX | N732FU | Serious (1) | substantial | A failure of the crankshaft due to improper torque of the crankcase through bolts. |
| Jan 18, 2016 | Madison, GA | N6135M | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jan 02, 2016 | Anaktuvuk Pass, AK | N540ME | Serious (5) | substantial | The pilot’s continued flight into deteriorating, flat light weather conditions, which resulted in impact with mountainous, snow-covered terrain. |
| Dec 19, 2015 | Baytown, TX | N2694F | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions. |
| Nov 19, 2015 | La Verne, CA | N91HC | Serious (1) | substantial | The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Nov 14, 2015 | Gorliz, SP | EC-HKH | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 06, 2015 | Gonzales, LA | N2942N | Serious (1) | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the carburetor during recent maintenance, including the omission of a required cotter pin, which resu…Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the carburetor during recent maintenance, including the omission of a required cotter pin, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Nov 04, 2015 | Haines, AK | N4611U | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence and the pilot’s decision to continu…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence and the pilot’s decision to continue the flight after realizing the remaining fuel quantity was near 0. |
| Oct 20, 2015 | FORT BENTON, MT | N76001 | Serious (1) | substantial | A hard landing which resulted in a loss of directional control, main landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing spar. |
| Oct 05, 2015 | Dexter, MO | N3174J | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's impairment due to the ingestion of alcohol, which impaired his decision-making and resulted in his taking off and flying the airplane unti…The pilot's impairment due to the ingestion of alcohol, which impaired his decision-making and resulted in his taking off and flying the airplane until the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 03, 2015 | Fall City, WA | N206HL | Serious (1) | substantial | The airplane’s collision with the ground short of the runway for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Oct 03, 2015 | Redding, CA | N7837X | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s improper decision to land the airplane on a short runway with a tailwind and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the landing. |
| Sep 28, 2015 | Port Townsend, WA | N8529G | Serious (2) | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to the mechanic's inadequate tightening of the crankshaft gear retaining bolts during an engine overhaul, which resulted …The loss of engine power due to the mechanic's inadequate tightening of the crankshaft gear retaining bolts during an engine overhaul, which resulted in fatigue failure of the bolts and the crankshaft gear dowel pin that allowed the crankshaft gear to separate from the crankshaft. |