Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2017 | Greeley, CO | N6402V | Incident | minor | Failure of the left main landing gear actuator assembly, which resulted in an inability to extend the left main landing gear. |
| Mar 19, 2017 | Columbia, IL | N1915N | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Mar 18, 2017 | Colorado Springs, CO | N747AB | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to complete the landing checklist and to extend the landing gear before touchdown. |
| Mar 17, 2017 | St-Bruno, Quebec, CA | C-FGOI | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Opal, SD | N9581X | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of evidence. |
| Mar 15, 2017 | Manitouwadge, CA | N230TX | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Skiatook, OK | N6330B | Incident | substantial |
The loss of directional control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no me…The loss of directional control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Mar 12, 2017 | Hillsboro, OR | N5440H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in quartering tailwind conditions. |
| Mar 11, 2017 | Kalaupapa, HI | N865MA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's attempted aborted landing late in the landing sequence because she saw another airplane on the runway facing her with its propeller turnin…The pilot's attempted aborted landing late in the landing sequence because she saw another airplane on the runway facing her with its propeller turning, which resulted in a hard landing, a subsequent loss of directional control, and ground loop. |
| Mar 06, 2017 | Nome, AK | N736AS | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to conduct multiple visual approaches to the destination airport despite the night instrument meteorological conditions;…The pilot's improper decision to conduct multiple visual approaches to the destination airport despite the night instrument meteorological conditions; the airplane's low fuel state at that time, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion; and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the flight with a medical certification limitation that precluded him from night flying. |
| Mar 05, 2017 | Argyle, NY | N60939 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees. |
| Mar 04, 2017 | Canton, GA | N421KL | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a night visual landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairmen…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a night visual landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to his use of a combination of medications. |
| Mar 04, 2017 | Conway, AR | N3028G | Serious (1) | — |
The pilot's failure to shut down the engine before exiting the airplane and his failure to focus his attention on the task at hand, which led to his w…The pilot's failure to shut down the engine before exiting the airplane and his failure to focus his attention on the task at hand, which led to his walking into a rotating propeller. |
| Mar 03, 2017 | Alpine, TX | N2892Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions at night and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the airplane bouncing and i…The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions at night and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the airplane bouncing and impacting a fence. |
| Mar 02, 2017 | Ft Lauderdale, FL | N340DW | Incident | substantial | Failure of the left main landing gear downlock link, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during the landing roll. |
| Mar 02, 2017 | Tulsa, OK | N6138Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s loss of directional control. |
| Mar 02, 2017 | Greenville, ME | N7450X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Mar 01, 2017 | St Petersburg, FL | N22904 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s overcompensation of right rudder pedal application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and im…The student pilot’s overcompensation of right rudder pedal application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with runway signage and a fence. |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Riverside, CA | N1246G | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control upon entering instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its crit…The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control upon entering instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's personal pressure to complete the flight despite the weather conditions. |
| Feb 27, 2017 | Berthoud, CO | N2461N | Fatal (2) | substantial | The failure of the pilots to apply prompt and/or correct flight control inputs to adequately recover from the intentional aerodynamic spin. |
| Feb 26, 2017 | Magdalena, Sonora, MX | XB-MRG | Fatal (4) | — | Investigation pending |
| Feb 26, 2017 | Madill, OK | N6132Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a hangar while taxiing at night. |
| Feb 26, 2017 | Panguitch, UT | N3712F | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contribu…The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and his poor decision-making. |
| Feb 26, 2017 | Hong Kong, CH | B-HHN | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 25, 2017 | Waukesha, WI | N255BC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to fly in in conditions conducive to structural icing and her subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the instrume…The pilot’s decision to fly in in conditions conducive to structural icing and her subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the instrument approach. |