Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04, 2013 | Council Bluff, IA | N368ES | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff. |
| Sep 01, 2013 | Deer Valley, AZ | N2134M | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-a…The student pilot's inadequate flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's improper go-around procedures. |
| Aug 30, 2013 | Apex, NC | N3513S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent aircraft noseover. |
| Aug 30, 2013 | Rumney, NH | N208LH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to ensure that the amphibious airplane's landing gear was properly configured for a landing on water and his failure to properly c…The pilot's failure to ensure that the amphibious airplane's landing gear was properly configured for a landing on water and his failure to properly configure the airplane during the attempted go-around. |
| Aug 29, 2013 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N6065P | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to apply power to go-around following a bounced landing resulting in abnormal runway contact and collapse of the nose land…The student pilot’s failure to apply power to go-around following a bounced landing resulting in abnormal runway contact and collapse of the nose landing gear. |
| Aug 27, 2013 | Chestertown, MD | N1574Q | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in a loss of control and aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight ins…The student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in a loss of control and aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Aug 27, 2013 | Anchorage, AK | N2583C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a ground loop. |
| Aug 26, 2013 | Miami, FL | N5232D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s incapacitation due to a seizure during taxi. |
| Aug 24, 2013 | Mitchellville, MD | N98923 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to depart with a known deficiency following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was an anomaly of the airplane’s nosewhe…The pilot’s decision to depart with a known deficiency following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was an anomaly of the airplane’s nosewheel steering that could not be replicated during post-accident examination. |
| Aug 24, 2013 | Tokotna, AK | N35952 | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic’s application of insufficient torque on the cylinder…A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic’s application of insufficient torque on the cylinder through bolts. |
| Aug 23, 2013 | Easton, MD | N4922P | Incident | substantial |
The use of an improper nose landing gear through bolt, which decreased the overall strength of the gear and resulted in overload failure during a hard…The use of an improper nose landing gear through bolt, which decreased the overall strength of the gear and resulted in overload failure during a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in the hard landing. |
| Aug 22, 2013 | Manassas, VA | N740SP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 22, 2013 | Boise, ID | N922MA | Incident | substantial | The mechanical failure of the nose landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because impact damage prevented a complete examination. |
| Aug 21, 2013 | Indianapolis, IN | N45EF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate monitoring on the airplane's airspeed during the go-around, resulting in a stall. |
| Aug 18, 2013 | Sisters, OR | N8141X | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not properly preserved to prevent corrosio…A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not properly preserved to prevent corrosion after the wreckage was recovered from the lake. |
| Aug 18, 2013 | Kankakee, IL | N5148A | Incident | substantial | The airplane struck a deer during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the perimeter fence being less than FAA's recommended 10 feet high. |
| Aug 18, 2013 | Middletown, DE | N647SP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 16, 2013 | Sleetmute, AK | N185SN | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Aug 14, 2013 | Metaline Falls, WA | N8160L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a windsock pole while taxiing. |
| Aug 10, 2013 | Prescott, AZ | N544ER | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 08, 2013 | North Pole, AK | N75LE | Incident | substantial | The malfunction of the right main wheel brake during taxi due to a faulty O-ring in the right brake pedal master cylinder. |
| Aug 08, 2013 | Kent, WA | N4886V | Incident | substantial | Failure of the certified flight instructor and student pilot to complete the landing checklist resulting in a gear-up landing. |
| Aug 05, 2013 | Mackinac Island, MI | N3559E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delayed response to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an excursion and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the pil…The pilot's delayed response to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an excursion and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the pitot tube for debris during preflight. |
| Aug 05, 2013 | Kokhanok, AK | N5364Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain. |
| Aug 04, 2013 | Hermleigh, TX | N4281U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper positional awareness, which resulted in an off airport landing and impact with terrain. |