Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2012 | Alpine, TX | N4630F | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jun 13, 2012 | Winnett, MT | CG-ZVF | Incident | substantial |
A momentary loss of engine power, which led to an emergency descent at night during which the airplane collided with a wire. The reason for the loss o…A momentary loss of engine power, which led to an emergency descent at night during which the airplane collided with a wire. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination and operation did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jun 11, 2012 | Colfax, WA | N4715D | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the missing carburetor drain plug, which had not been secured with safety wire. |
| Jun 10, 2012 | Moscow Mills, MO | N3736R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jun 09, 2012 | Bend, OR | N698SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate crosswind correction, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and runway excursion into a berm. |
| Jun 09, 2012 | Alabaster, AL | N6963S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions. |
| Jun 08, 2012 | Detroit, MI | N7588K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 08, 2012 | Smith Valley, NV | N1875N | Incident | substantial | The failure of the right main landing gear strut due to corrosion-induced fatigue, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jun 07, 2012 | Homer, AK | N9049G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. |
| Jun 07, 2012 | Platinum, AK | N9874M | Incident | substantial | The pilot inadvertently taxied the airplane into a ditch. |
| Jun 06, 2012 | Hilo, HI | N73466 | Incident | substantial | The damage to the engine firewall for a reason that was undetermined because the damage was not reported when it occurred. |
| Jun 04, 2012 | Houston, TX | N9753A | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. |
| Jun 03, 2012 | Ketchikan, AK | N3235J | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Jun 02, 2012 | Wenatchee, WA | N3184D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind condition. |
| Jun 02, 2012 | Skwentna, AK | N1795R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power in cruise flight. Contributing to the acciden…The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the checklist after the loss of engine power. |
| May 30, 2012 | Jerome, ID | N5KX | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the checklist before landin…The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the checklist before landing. |
| May 28, 2012 | Hemet, CA | N216AF | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi. |
| May 27, 2012 | Page, AZ | N21718 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. |
| May 27, 2012 | Gainesville, GA | N787LF | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls during the takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the ac…The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls during the takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions. |
| May 27, 2012 | Fowlerville, MI | N287TC | Incident | minor | The airplane’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which caused a momentary loss of control and minor damage to the airplane. |
| May 26, 2012 | Fort Scott, KS | N5258Y | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s diverted attention to re…The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s diverted attention to retract the flaps. |
| May 26, 2012 | San Diego, CA | N7093F | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies …A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| May 23, 2012 | Tulare, CA | N11428 | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power, which was likely the result of carburetor icing. |
| May 21, 2012 | Ardmore, OK | N6102Q | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper configuration of the airplane flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadequate climb rate and subsequent …The student pilot's improper configuration of the airplane flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadequate climb rate and subsequent collision with trees. |
| May 20, 2012 | Whittier, AK | N732BE | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure use the prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing. |