Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2017 | Oldenburg, IN | N761YZ | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 piston, which resulted in an attempted forced landing in dark night conditions and a subs…A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 piston, which resulted in an attempted forced landing in dark night conditions and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's situational stress and fatigue, both of which degraded his performance. |
| Dec 16, 2017 | Everglades City, FL | N95550 | Incident | substantial |
The loose nut connecting the mixture control cable to the mixture control arm, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the mixture and the …The loose nut connecting the mixture control cable to the mixture control arm, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the mixture and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Dec 16, 2017 | Castalia, NC | N7929Z | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while performing a turning takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss …The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while performing a turning takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the takeoff, which he believed required a steep turn at a low altitude to avoid power lines. |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Valley Springs, CA | N54873 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering for landing and his decision to land on a surface with obstructions. |
| Dec 14, 2017 | West End, BF | N727TJ | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 10, 2017 | Maunaloa, HI | N732DF | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions while conducting an instrument approach, which res…The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions while conducting an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. |
| Dec 09, 2017 | Algona, IA | N8856B | Incident | substantial | The No. 1 cylinder head separating at the cylinder head-to-barrel interface and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Dec 08, 2017 | Everett, WA | N4801D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff following a touch-and-go landing with too little runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Dec 07, 2017 | Auburn, WA | N2351U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Dec 04, 2017 | Hyannis, MA | N2748Y | Incident | substantial | Encounter with a flock of birds during takeoff at night, resulting in multiple bird strikes and structural damage. |
| Dec 03, 2017 | Everett, WA | N714TD | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure that water was sufficiently drained from the fuel system, wh…The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure that water was sufficiently drained from the fuel system, which resulted in total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with objects. |
| Dec 03, 2017 | Frederick, MD | N399F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and the failure of the left main landing gear tire. |
| Dec 02, 2017 | Park Rapids, MN | N524ND | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the propeller striking the ground. |
| Dec 02, 2017 | Huntingdon, TN | N9730F | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no preimpact mech…A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Dec 01, 2017 | Miami, FL | N537HF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to continue the landing after a loss of visual cues during a night landing. |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Bowie, MD | N474SP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness during the approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction by the ins…The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness during the approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction by the instrument panel during the approach. |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Fullerton, CA | N417CB | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Nov 27, 2017 | Black River Falls, WI | N8128M | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the high-performance airplane during the go-around in crosswind conditions. |
| Nov 26, 2017 | Daytona Beach, FL | N452ER | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Nov 26, 2017 | Midland, TX | N8637S | Incident | substantial | The improper installation of the generator by unknown personnel, which resulted in a loss of oil and subsequent engine failure. |
| Nov 25, 2017 | Oloh, MS | N739KW | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 valve key (exhaust). |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Bolingbrook, IL | N7111W | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Presque Isle, ME | N421RX | Minor | substantial |
The in-flight leakage of fuel from the fuel injection system's mixture shaft onto the hot turbocharger, which resulted in an in-flight fire, and the p…The in-flight leakage of fuel from the fuel injection system's mixture shaft onto the hot turbocharger, which resulted in an in-flight fire, and the pilot's inability to see the runway due to reduced visibility conditions and conduct a successful landing. |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Maple Lake, MN | N734VH | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Pittsford, VT | N4676L | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorient…The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. |