Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 02, 2017 | Kearney, NE | N91966 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Aug 02, 2017 | Puntilla, AK | N9455C | Incident | destroyed |
The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of at…The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. |
| Aug 01, 2017 | Llano, CA | N6109R | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the turbocharger that resulted in complete depletion of the engine oil and catastrophic internal failure of the engine. Contributing to t…A failure of the turbocharger that resulted in complete depletion of the engine oil and catastrophic internal failure of the engine. Contributing to the accident was improper and/or incomplete maintenance and inspection of the turbocharger. |
| Aug 01, 2017 | Bullard, TX | N8879S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed during the soft-field takeoff, which …The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed during the soft-field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Seattle, WA | N957TA | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the loose right magneto, which allowed oil to escape and the engine to seize. Cont…The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the loose right magneto, which allowed oil to escape and the engine to seize. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance, which failed to identify the loose magneto bolt. |
| Jul 30, 2017 | Carlsbad, CA | N497TC | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions. |
| Jul 30, 2017 | Danbury, CT | N612DF | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the ac…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane above its maximum gross weight, which likely reduced its takeoff performance. |
| Jul 29, 2017 | Eagle Lake, TX | N72BD | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in variable wind conditions. |
| Jul 29, 2017 | Santa Ana, CA | N1129K | Incident | substantial | A hard landing and propeller strike for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Jul 29, 2017 | Big Bear, CA | N5381J | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Jul 28, 2017 | McKinney, TX | N6368K | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in bounced landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear. |
| Jul 28, 2017 | Enumclaw, WA | N7243T | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's improper approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane landing long, and his delayed decision to go around with insufficient runway…The pilot's improper approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane landing long, and his delayed decision to go around with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in collision with an airport perimeter fence. |
| Jul 27, 2017 | British Virgin Islands, VG | N618CA | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Jul 27, 2017 | Port Alsworth, AK | N1749R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and …The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was (1) the inadequate preflight weather planning by the pilot and duty officer (2) the operator's inadequate operational control structure, and (3) the inadequate oversight of the operator's operational control structure by the Federal Aviation Administration. |
| Jul 27, 2017 | San Andreas, CA | N5596C | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare during an aborted go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 26, 2017 | Nampa, ID | N208SS | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jul 24, 2017 | Powell, WY | N6470E | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to relinquish the flight controls, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 23, 2017 | Culiacan, MX | XB-MUM | Fatal (7) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 23, 2017 | Farmerville, LA | N8661S | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the lake during a low-level maneuver. |
| Jul 23, 2017 | Sandy, OR | N10AR | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper bank control during landing in gusting wind conditions. |
| Jul 22, 2017 | Arctic Village, AK | N5227R | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after an aborted takeoff. |
| Jul 22, 2017 | Austin, TX | N3119D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to attempt to take off after two previous failed attempts from choppy water with a high outside temperature and the airp…The pilot's improper decision to attempt to take off after two previous failed attempts from choppy water with a high outside temperature and the airplane near its maximum gross weight, which degraded the airplane’s performance and resulted in its inability to maintain adequate airspeed and sustain a climb. |
| Jul 22, 2017 | Arbuckle, CA | N42143 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff and his failure to properly conduct a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Jul 22, 2017 | Ivano-Frankivsk, UP | UR-ORV | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 21, 2017 | New York, NY | N802TW | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s encounter with boat wake and multiple swells during a water takeoff. |