Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2017 | Tacoma, WA | N19EC | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. |
| Oct 23, 2017 | Eagle, CO | N5129C | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 22, 2017 | Itaituba, BR | PT-ORU | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 22, 2017 | Pottsville, PA | N22092 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the right rudder cable and subsequent loss of directional control during landing. |
| Oct 21, 2017 | New Bern, NC | N72552 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Oct 18, 2017 | St. Petersburg, FL | N900CR | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's mismanagement of the onboard fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of power to both engines, and a subsequent forced landi…The pilot's mismanagement of the onboard fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of power to both engines, and a subsequent forced landing. |
| Oct 18, 2017 | Willmar, MN | N50609 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s improper conduct of the soft-field takeoff, which led to his failure to attain adequate airspeed, and the flight instructor’s subsequent i…The pilot’s improper conduct of the soft-field takeoff, which led to his failure to attain adequate airspeed, and the flight instructor’s subsequent improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, forced landing. |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Novo Airao, BR | PR-MPE | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Old Bridge, NJ | N6384D | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Oct 16, 2017 | Russian Mission, AK | N8347Z | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent lo…The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control. |
| Oct 15, 2017 | Auburn, WA | N5159U | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that…The failure of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Oct 13, 2017 | Las Cruces, NM | N8338S | Fatal (2) | substantial | Controlled flight into terrain in dark night conditions. |
| Oct 13, 2017 | Ramsey, MN | N7CF | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to fly along the river at a low altitude contrary to applicable regulations and safety of flight considerations which resulted in…The pilot's decision to fly along the river at a low altitude contrary to applicable regulations and safety of flight considerations which resulted in the impact with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to see the and avoid the power lines due to their proximity to a bend in the river and the position of the sun at the time of the accident. |
| Oct 11, 2017 | Itaituba, BR | PT-LSC | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 08, 2017 | Black River Falls, WI | N9664Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Oct 08, 2017 | Medina, OH | N7313G | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise. |
| Oct 07, 2017 | Waterford, MI | N5EC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's unstabilized approach at night, which resulted in collision with trees. |
| Oct 04, 2017 | Salters, SC | N401HH | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to attempt a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver in a non-aerobatic airplane, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the a…The pilot's decision to attempt a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver in a non-aerobatic airplane, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by the effects of diphenhydramine use, and his underlying mild cognitive impairment. |
| Oct 02, 2017 | San Juan, PR | N9021X | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from helicopters during the approach for landing, resulting in an encounter with wake turbulence and…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from helicopters during the approach for landing, resulting in an encounter with wake turbulence and subsequent loss of control. |
| Oct 02, 2017 | Tonopah, NV | N5311H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to enrich the mixture during the descent, as required by the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH), and his subsequent failure to follo…The pilot's failure to enrich the mixture during the descent, as required by the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH), and his subsequent failure to follow the POH emergency procedures, which resulted in an excessively lean fuel/air mixture and subsequent loss of rpm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain despite the availability of two nearby airports. |
| Sep 29, 2017 | San Jose, CA | N1652T | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 28, 2017 | Huntsville, AL | N552ES | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Winder, GA | N53393 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in undetected water in the fuel system and a total loss of engine power during the initial…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in undetected water in the fuel system and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb. |
| Sep 27, 2017 | San Diego, CA | N9346G | Incident | substantial |
The airplane’s inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological, dark night conditions and the pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach for la…The airplane’s inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological, dark night conditions and the pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach for landing. |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Piqua, OH | N70634 | Incident | substantial |
The accumulation of carburetor ice while operating at a reduced engine power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and a…The accumulation of carburetor ice while operating at a reduced engine power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain. |