Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2018 | Somerset, PA | N4001F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land with insufficient runway remaining to stop, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Sep 30, 2018 | Silver City, ID | N732MV | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while making a turn in gusting wind co…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while making a turn in gusting wind conditions while flying through hilly terrain, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Sep 27, 2018 | Fairbanks, AK | N70391 | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 27, 2018 | Narita, JA | VH-FAY | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 27, 2018 | Anchorage, AK | N2571G | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to avoid wake turbulence from a crossing heavy airplane. |
| Sep 24, 2018 | Winter Haven, FL | N6950A | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s improper pitch attitude control during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airspeed, and his subsequent decision to con…The student pilot’s improper pitch attitude control during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airspeed, and his subsequent decision to conduct a 180° turn following the perceived anomaly, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Sep 24, 2018 | Rainy Pass, AK | N1738R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent entry into a box canyon and…The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent entry into a box canyon and subsequent controlled flight into mountainous terrain. |
| Sep 21, 2018 | Roseburg, OR | N8382G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during landing. |
| Sep 21, 2018 | Pico de Orizaba, MX | XB-NVG | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 21, 2018 | Festus, MO | N7152S | Fatal (2) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted i…A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate and continue the flight into dark night conditions with a known electrical problem. |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Brenham, TX | N756NN | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel management during the landing approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing …The pilot's improper fuel management during the landing approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was his failure to follow the published emergency procedures after the loss of engine power. |
| Sep 19, 2018 | Sugar Land, TX | N247F | Minor | substantial | Fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the loss of engine power. |
| Sep 15, 2018 | Bullhead City, AZ | N573BV | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s diverted attention during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a collision with rising terrain. |
| Sep 15, 2018 | Mount Holly, NJ | N7304T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway …The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion. |
| Sep 15, 2018 | San Luis Obispo, CA | N5340Y | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the landing gear extension motor due to wear, which resulted in the right main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place …The failure of the landing gear extension motor due to wear, which resulted in the right main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that all three landing gear were down and locked before landing. |
| Sep 15, 2018 | St. Johns, AZ | N734FT | Serious (3) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning before takeoff in the high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maint…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning before takeoff in the high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maintain sufficient airspeed to continue to climb. |
| Sep 12, 2018 | Roche Harbor, WA | N24ME | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to secure his seat position prior to takeoff, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent hard landing. |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Page, AZ | N5198N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Sep 09, 2018 | Willow, AK | N8070Z | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain control during a night landing pattern crosswind turn due to spatial disorientation and the flig…The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain control during a night landing pattern crosswind turn due to spatial disorientation and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in impact with terrain. |
| Sep 09, 2018 | Lake Worth, FL | N2707J | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's loss of control during approach for landing following a total loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 08, 2018 | St. Augustine, FL | N6469P | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to a fractured exhaust valve, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and a subsequent rollover. |
| Sep 06, 2018 | Port Huron, MI | C-GLKX | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation; the pilot's inadequate flight plann…The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation; the pilot's inadequate flight planning; the pilot's failure to secure the right engine following the loss of power; and his failure to properly configure the airplane for the go-around, which resulted in the airplane's failure to climb, an exceedance of the critical angle of attack, and an aerodynamic stall. |
| Sep 06, 2018 | Laramie, WY | N376J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to properly adjust the fuel/air mixtures, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel starvation …The pilot’s failure to properly adjust the fuel/air mixtures, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing to a field. |
| Sep 05, 2018 | Richmond, VA | C-GODA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power. |
| Sep 05, 2018 | Groveland, CA | N119PP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent ground-loop. |