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, 2018 | Pacoima, CA | N10789 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel exhaustion, and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack when the flight ins…A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel exhaustion, and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack when the flight instructor made an abrupt turn back toward the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection. |
| Sep 04, 2018 | London, KY | N230DE | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind. |
| Sep 04, 2018 | RICHLAND, MO | N8028F | Serious (1) | substantial | A loss of directional control during a touch-and-go landing in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Sep 02, 2018 | Yakutat, AK | N95EA | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during a step-turn takeoff. |
| Sep 01, 2018 | Karluk, AK | N3835S | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch for a soft-field landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. |
| Sep 01, 2018 | Tulsa, OK | N2303D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Sep 01, 2018 | Crete, NE | N210PF | Serious (2) | substantial |
The stuck turbocharger wastegate in the closed position for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Also causal was t…The stuck turbocharger wastegate in the closed position for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Also causal was the pilot's failure to reduce the throttle during takeoff when the manifold pressure and fuel flow exceeded the takeoff limitations and the pilot's decision to turn on the fuel boost pump, which exacerbated the excessively rich fuel mixture and resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Sep 01, 2018 | Leshiba Wilderness, SF | ZS-IAM | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Burgas, BU | TC-OYD | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 31, 2018 | TEHACHAPI, CA | N2167V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb. |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Prescott, AZ | N6500W | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway and his subsequent failure to maintain an approach path that provided clearance from …The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway and his subsequent failure to maintain an approach path that provided clearance from the terrain due to a visual illusion in dark night conditions. |
| Aug 29, 2018 | Redding, CA | N7990F | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and l…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly configure the wing flaps for takeoff. |
| Aug 28, 2018 | Villa Zaragoza, MX | XB-KQF | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 27, 2018 | Rushville, IN | N4379L | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing. |
| Aug 27, 2018 | Hanson, MA | N3115R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to…The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind. |
| Aug 27, 2018 | Winchester, VA | N53051 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Aug 27, 2018 | Eldorado, TX | N1701Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 26, 2018 | Delaware, OH | N4842K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pi…The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction of the formation flight. |
| Aug 26, 2018 | New Kent, VA | N1537U | Serious (1) | substantial | The student pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around. |
| Aug 25, 2018 | Prineville, OR | N4569C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Aug 25, 2018 | Swainsboro, GA | N4785D | Fatal (4) | destroyed | The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Churchville, MD | N419SP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing left of the runway centerline, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing left of the runway centerline, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a power box. |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Pittsfield, ME | N35442 | Serious (1) | substantial |
Wear of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust camshaft lobe and roller tappet, which resulted in the failure of the tappet and the subsequent total loss of engin…Wear of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust camshaft lobe and roller tappet, which resulted in the failure of the tappet and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Aug 22, 2018 | Atchison, KS | N78417 | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident examination. |
| Aug 22, 2018 | Shreveport, LA | N4275Q | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's overshoot of the runway, which resulted from her misperception of an engine issue due to her failure to maintain proper pitch cont…The student pilot's overshoot of the runway, which resulted from her misperception of an engine issue due to her failure to maintain proper pitch control during initial climb. |