Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2017 | San Diego, CA | N172SX | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Tehachapi, CA | N24987 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's loss of situational awareness shortly after takeoff over a sparsely lit area in dark night conditions, which resulted in a rapid descent t…The pilot's loss of situational awareness shortly after takeoff over a sparsely lit area in dark night conditions, which resulted in a rapid descent to ground impact. |
| Nov 19, 2017 | Chico, CA | N9678Q | Minor | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Nov 19, 2017 | San Jose, CA | N52492 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's delayed decision to execute an emergency landing and his attempt to return to the airport following a partial loss of power due to wear on…The pilot's delayed decision to execute an emergency landing and his attempt to return to the airport following a partial loss of power due to wear on internal engine components, which prevented the engine from developing full-rated power during the airplane's initial climb. |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Pompano, FL | N75919 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise. |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Opa Locka, FL | N6102R | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the airplane 's electrical system, which led to the failure of the landing gear system, for reasons that could not be determined because …A failure of the airplane 's electrical system, which led to the failure of the landing gear system, for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative landing gear unsafe warning horn and the low voltage warning light. |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Rock Springs, WY | N9825M | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management and reliance on a faulty fuel gauge, which resulted in fuel starvation during approach for landing, and…The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management and reliance on a faulty fuel gauge, which resulted in fuel starvation during approach for landing, and his failure to follow the emergency checklist after losing engine power. |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Ngorongoro, TZ | 5H-EGG | Fatal (11) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 12, 2017 | Tucson, AZ | N8515S | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to use taxiways shown on the airport diagrams and his subsequent failure to avoid a ditch. |
| Nov 12, 2017 | Grayslake, IL | N5300A | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine exa…The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have caused a lack of lubrication. |
| Nov 10, 2017 | Panama City, FL | N6547A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Nov 09, 2017 | Trenton, NJ | N2138W | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Nov 08, 2017 | Macon, GA | N76238 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's incorrect pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Nov 08, 2017 | Harvard, IL | N2766D | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the universal joint in the pilot-side flight control yoke due to the fatigue fracture of a rivet within the universal joint. Contributi…The failure of the universal joint in the pilot-side flight control yoke due to the fatigue fracture of a rivet within the universal joint. Contributing to the universal joint failure was the universal joint design, which was prone to galling wear and seizure. |
| Nov 07, 2017 | Bonners Ferry, ID | N55234 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. |
| Nov 04, 2017 | Hatch, NM | N251CH | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin. |
| Nov 02, 2017 | Redding, CA | N2103T | Incident | substantial |
The fatigue separation of the crankshaft due to a fatigue fracture, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent off-airport landin…The fatigue separation of the crankshaft due to a fatigue fracture, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent off-airport landing and impact with a fence. |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Namur, BE | OO-TMC | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Oct 30, 2017 | Port Townsend, WA | N72339 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 29, 2017 | Bremen, GE | RA-67560 | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Oct 28, 2017 | Skwentna, AK | N2661Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to land on an unimproved snow-covered airstrip, which resulted in the airplane coming to rest inverted. |
| Oct 28, 2017 | Kew, New South Wales, AS | VH-JMW | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 28, 2017 | Mount Vernon, WA | N6582P | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism due to an out-of-tolerance down-lock hook, which resulted in the collapse of the …The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism due to an out-of-tolerance down-lock hook, which resulted in the collapse of the right MLG during the landing roll. |
| Oct 24, 2017 | Albany, AS | VH-DBU | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 24, 2017 | Tacoma, WA | N19EC | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. |