Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 03, 2019 | Saginaw, MI | N5806J | Minor | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly align the crankshaft during an engine reassembly which led to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the …Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly align the crankshaft during an engine reassembly which led to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the loss of all engine power. |
| Jul 30, 2019 | WESTMINSTER, MD | N618PD | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to continue the landing with the airplane high and fast during the approach, which resulted in a long landing and a subs…The pilot's improper decision to continue the landing with the airplane high and fast during the approach, which resulted in a long landing and a subsequent runway overrun and nose-over. |
| Jul 27, 2019 | Fall City, WA | N1828Q | Minor | substantial | The failure of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing on uneven terrain. |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Madras, OR | N3761L | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of power during final approach for undetermined reasons as postaccident examinations did not reveal any preimpact anomalies with the ai…A partial loss of power during final approach for undetermined reasons as postaccident examinations did not reveal any preimpact anomalies with the airplane or engine. |
| Jul 21, 2019 | Port Townsend, WA | N3863L | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. |
| Jul 18, 2019 | Mesquite, NV | N320JT | Minor | destroyed | The pilot's operation of the airplane while intoxicated, which resulted in a loss of airplane control on landing. |
| Jul 14, 2019 | Elkhart, IN | N29516 | Minor | substantial |
An inadvertent engine start of the airplane and subsequent takeoff without the pilot on-board for reasons that could not be determined based on availa…An inadvertent engine start of the airplane and subsequent takeoff without the pilot on-board for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. |
| Jul 08, 2019 | Bethel, AK | N9448B | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's c…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s decision to perform an approach to a short runway at an excessive airspeed and his late decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in a slow climb at a reduced safe margin above stall airspeed. |
| Jul 04, 2019 | Reeves, LA | N3725V | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to secure the oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and a precautionary off-airport landing, during which the airplane …The pilot's failure to secure the oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and a precautionary off-airport landing, during which the airplane was substantially damaged. |
| Jun 30, 2019 | Manteo, NC | N78658 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stal…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 30, 2019 | Lincoln, MT | N5JB | Minor | substantial | A loss of control during landing, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse and runway excursion. |
| Jun 15, 2019 | Lebanon, KY | N75903 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a ditch, and subsequent nose-over. |
| Jun 10, 2019 | Ontario, OR | N3242D | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Jun 08, 2019 | Moses Lake, WA | N7529K | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare and his delayed decision to go-around, which resulted in impact with rocks on a shoreline. |
| Jun 07, 2019 | Lee's Summit, MO | N704HS | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 04, 2019 | Robertsdale, AL | N7317Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| May 17, 2019 | Yankeetown, FL | N4861P | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| May 15, 2019 | Manvel, TX | N5788R | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a ditch. |
| May 15, 2019 | Medford, OR | N732DK | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| May 11, 2019 | Glades Park, CO | N6314B | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and climb rate during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in his failure to …The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and climb rate during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in his failure to clear power lines. |
| May 05, 2019 | Marion, IN | N96974 | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's improper trim setting and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic s…The pilot's improper trim setting and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Apr 30, 2019 | New Bern, NC | N733UF | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Apr 14, 2019 | Bangor, ME | N4916B | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 14, 2019 | New York, NY | N5296H | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to initiate a flight into low instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in six missed approaches at two airports and a t…The pilot's decision to initiate a flight into low instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in six missed approaches at two airports and a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the external pressure the pilot felt to complete the accident flight despite the poor weather conditions. |
| Apr 08, 2019 | Lancaster, PA | N68727 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway marker. |