Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2018 | La Paz, MX | XB-ODX | Fatal (2) | — | Investigation pending |
| Oct 16, 2018 | Canoncito, NM | N9326G | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Contributing to the accident was the fractured carburetor heat control cable, which re…The partial loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Contributing to the accident was the fractured carburetor heat control cable, which rendered the carburetor heat inoperative. |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Denver, CO | N76154 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadvertent brake application, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent nose-over. |
| Oct 14, 2018 | Vergennes, VT | N73345 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while taxiing. |
| Oct 14, 2018 | Wasserkuppe, GE | D-EFJX | Fatal | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 14, 2018 | Payson, AZ | N433CS | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a sub…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a subsequent loss of control. |
| Oct 14, 2018 | Lawrenceville, GA | N996SB | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper pitch application, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent fire. Contributing to the accident was the student’s f…The student pilot's improper pitch application, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent fire. Contributing to the accident was the student’s failure to give over the flight controls to the flight instructor when instructed to do so. |
| Oct 13, 2018 | Hudson, CO | N1881N | Minor | substantial | The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Oct 11, 2018 | East Yorkshire, UK | G-BGSV | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Anchorage, AK | N6492H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and her subsequent failur…The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land at a nearby airstrip. |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Marina, CA | N89266 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Oct 08, 2018 | Midrand, SF | ZS-PZT | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 08, 2018 | Rolla, MO | N685JM | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a left quartering tailwind. |
| Oct 06, 2018 | Lugano, SZ | OE-FID | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Oct 05, 2018 | Marathon, TX | N553CM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to see and avoid a cow on the airstrip during landing. |
| Oct 05, 2018 | Stockton, CA | N78239 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Oct 04, 2018 | Wagoner, OK | N8495Z | Minor | substantial | Maintenance personnel’s improper maintenance of the magnetos, which resulted in a loss of engine power. |
| Oct 04, 2018 | Albermarle, NC | N52881 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to attempt a gear-up glide to the runway and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contribut…The pilot's improper decision to attempt a gear-up glide to the runway and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist before landing. |
| Oct 03, 2018 | Bauchi, NI | 5N-HAR | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Oct 03, 2018 | Hailey, ID | N180BG | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Oct 01, 2018 | Keokuk, IA | N89AM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to correctly identify the runway environment during an instrument approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions becaus…The pilot's failure to correctly identify the runway environment during an instrument approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions because he mistook building lights for runway lights, which resulted in landing short of the runway. |
| Oct 01, 2018 | Farmingdale, NJ | N94658 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing for departure. |
| Oct 01, 2018 | Yécora, MX | N8388Z | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 2018 | Lakeland, FL | N24752 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose gear collapsing. |
| Sep 30, 2018 | La Verne, CA | N46321 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a turn, which resulted in an ae…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined engine anomaly. |