Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02, 2012 | Kenai, AK | N67178 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Sep 01, 2012 | Farmingdale, NY | N2409E | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 01, 2012 | Lancaster, TX | N4431F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Gerlach, NV | N3946Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Canadensis, PA | N391R | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath. |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Olympia, WA | N300ZX | Incident | substantial |
A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the nose gear steering mecha…A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the nose gear steering mechanism did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Nantucket, MA | N769EA | Incident | minor |
Company maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the airplane manufacturer’s service instructions by not removing the cracked drag brace from se…Company maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the airplane manufacturer’s service instructions by not removing the cracked drag brace from service nor inspecting the repaired drag brace at the appropriate interval, which resulted in the failure of the nose landing gear drag brace due to fatigue cracking and collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll. Contributing to the failure of the nose landing gear drag brace was the failure of the repair station to detect a remaining portion of a crack following repair. |
| Aug 30, 2012 | Kemmerer, WY | N7321E | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect installation of the fuel bladder tanks. |
| Aug 30, 2012 | Bardstown, KY | N21214 | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's decision to turn the fuel selector to the off position and his delayed remedial actions to restart the engine, which resulted …The flight instructor's decision to turn the fuel selector to the off position and his delayed remedial actions to restart the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing. |
| Aug 28, 2012 | Brookville, OH | N2909A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Aug 28, 2012 | Sand Point, ID | N3082E | Incident | substantial |
A deer strike during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s lack of any deer incursion prevention measures, such as an airp…A deer strike during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s lack of any deer incursion prevention measures, such as an airport perimeter fence. |
| Aug 27, 2012 | Alturas, CA | C-GFCK | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel vaporization. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the auxiliary fuel pump when he noticed a…A loss of engine power due to fuel vaporization. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the auxiliary fuel pump when he noticed a degradation in the airplane’s climb performance. |
| Aug 25, 2012 | Nikolai, AK | N729RV | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not made available for examination. |
| Aug 25, 2012 | Spearfish, SD | N140XX | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to debris lodged beneath the throttle body of the carburetor venturi. |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Arrow Rock, MO | N63672 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel management and in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 24, 2012 | Ormond Beach, FL | N24264 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to take off again after a successful abort due to diminished airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident wa…The pilot's improper decision to take off again after a successful abort due to diminished airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing during the taxi, which resulted in the loss of engine performance. |
| Aug 23, 2012 | Lyman, MS | N65747 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of his attempt to close an unsecured cockpit window. |
| Aug 20, 2012 | Hood River, OR | N34SR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 18, 2012 | Raeford, NC | N80GE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land in a grassy area next to a paved runway, which resulted in impact with a ditch and subsequent nose landing gear collapse. |
| Aug 17, 2012 | Bakersfield, CA | N6493N | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an in-flight fire of undetermined origin. |
| Aug 17, 2012 | Rockford, IL | N152BA | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies. |
| Aug 17, 2012 | Fairbanks, AK | N4551C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion. |
| Aug 15, 2012 | Des Moines, IA | N108EK | Incident | minor |
A temporary loss of control during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postincident examination of the autopilot, pitch tri…A temporary loss of control during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postincident examination of the autopilot, pitch trim systems, and horizontal stabilizer revealed no anomalies consistent with a loss of control. |
| Aug 14, 2012 | Everett, WA | N863CP | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Aug 14, 2012 | Wausau, WI | N52187 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gu…The pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gust. |