Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2018 | Salina, CA | N9986N | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Mar 29, 2018 | New Bedford, MA | N803BW | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing. |
| Mar 28, 2018 | Ashville, AL | N3167C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Beaver Falls, PA | N987AV | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Canton, MS | N77NP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion. Contributing to the pilot's decision to land with a tailwi…The pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion. Contributing to the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind was a partial loss of engine power due to his failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Kansas City, MO | N372WP | Incident | substantial | The landing gear collapse due to the separation of the end fitting bolt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Mar 20, 2018 | Rapid City, SD | N3024Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion. |
| Mar 19, 2018 | Vernon, TX | N1103F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions. |
| Mar 16, 2018 | Shelburne, VT | N761DV | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Mar 15, 2018 | Key West, FL | N713CX | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage did not reveal any ev…A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Mar 13, 2018 | Orlando, FL | N5382A | Incident | substantial | The improper adjustment of the fuel pump by maintenance personnel, which resulted in an overly rich fuel/air mixture and a total loss of engine power. |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Green Valley, AZ | N418DD | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a tailwind. |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Snohomish, WA | N6509L | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and in his failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions. |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Madison, SD | N2011N | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s delayed aborted takeoff on a soft, wet, grass runway, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Rockford, IL | N96772 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s unnecessary action during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 11, 2018 | Bedford, MA | N249FS | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in substantial damage. |
| Mar 09, 2018 | Mount Vernon, WA | N9463C | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. |
| Mar 07, 2018 | SINTON, TX | N66786 | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate service and repair of the airplane's carburetor, which led to a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and resulted in a forced la…The inadequate service and repair of the airplane's carburetor, which led to a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and resulted in a forced landing. |
| Mar 07, 2018 | Kent, OH | N103KS | Incident | substantial | A deer collided with aircraft during landing at night. |
| Mar 07, 2018 | Lakeland, FL | N2221R | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Mar 07, 2018 | England, AR | N1889Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel system during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during departure and …The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel system during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during departure and a subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Mar 04, 2018 | Southport, AS | VH-LHQ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 02, 2018 | Broome, Australia, AS | VH-LBY | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Mar 01, 2018 | Ocean City, MD | N615JA | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's flight in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in an impact with water for reasons that could not be determined bas…The pilot's flight in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in an impact with water for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Feb 28, 2018 | Abbeville, FR | N609PC | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |