Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 1988 | FRANKLIN TWP, PA | N244RM | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 21, 1988 | CEDAR KEY, FL | N2251F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 17, 1988 | BUENA PARK, CA | N4675Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT USED POOR JUDGEMENT IN BEGINNING THE FLIGHT WITH INADEQUATE FUEL; HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW NORMAL V.F.R. PROCEDURES; AND HIS POOR PREFLIGHT INS…THE PILOT USED POOR JUDGEMENT IN BEGINNING THE FLIGHT WITH INADEQUATE FUEL; HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW NORMAL V.F.R. PROCEDURES; AND HIS POOR PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. |
| Dec 03, 1988 | ARLINGTON, WA | N2706F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 28, 1988 | FAIRPLAY, CO | N1464Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 25, 1988 | GORMAN, CA | N5545N | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED INTO AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT. THE EXISTENCE OF A MOUNTAIN WAVE ALONG THE AIRCRAFT'S FLIGHT ROUTE, THE FAILURE OF THE CREW TO EVAL…THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED INTO AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT. THE EXISTENCE OF A MOUNTAIN WAVE ALONG THE AIRCRAFT'S FLIGHT ROUTE, THE FAILURE OF THE CREW TO EVALUATE REPORTED WEATHER CONDITIONS ALONG THE FLIGHT ROUTE, THE CREWS ATTEMPT TO FLY INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND THE OVER CONFIDENCE OF THE CREW IN THE AIRCRAFT'S ABILITY WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| Nov 24, 1988 | WEATHERFORD, TX | N5337S | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM REQUIRED AIRSPEED FOR SLOW FLIGHT (VS), RESULTING IN A STALL WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO RECOVER. A CONTRIBUTIN…THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM REQUIRED AIRSPEED FOR SLOW FLIGHT (VS), RESULTING IN A STALL WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO RECOVER. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PIPER PILOT'S UNANNOUNCED FLY-BY, WHICH DIVERTED THE CESSNA PILOT'S ATTENTION. |
| Nov 24, 1988 | CORTEZ, CO | N6105R | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 19, 1988 | FORT WORTH, TX | N63537 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
FAILURE TO THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AND THE STUDENT PILOT TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, AND HE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO OBSERVE …FAILURE TO THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AND THE STUDENT PILOT TO OBTAIN A WEATHER BRIEFING PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, AND HE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR'S FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITIONS IN SUFFICIENT TIME RETURN TO THE AIRPORT PRIOR TO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITONS, PRECLUDING A SAFE ARRIVAL BACK AT THE AIRPORT. |
| Nov 17, 1988 | FREMONT, CA | N6256F | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 16, 1988 | TOOELE, UT | N222BL | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 13, 1988 | ARCADIA, FL | N69175 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 06, 1988 | SMITHFIELD, RI | N5462B | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AFTER BEGINNING AN ASCENT FROM A LOW PASS, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL & LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. INADEQUATE…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AFTER BEGINNING AN ASCENT FROM A LOW PASS, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL & LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. INADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO RECOVER FROM A STALL WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. |
| Nov 06, 1988 | FLINT, TX | N5913J | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 05, 1988 | MONOGHAN, PA | N91036 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 02, 1988 | NASHVILLE, TN | N3822Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 02, 1988 | CABAZON, CA | N3385Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S POOR DECISION AND MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE. THE SEPARATION OF THE CYLINDER, FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER TO FEATHER, AND IMPACT WITH WIRES AND…THE PILOT'S POOR DECISION AND MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE. THE SEPARATION OF THE CYLINDER, FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER TO FEATHER, AND IMPACT WITH WIRES AND A RESIDENCE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| Oct 22, 1988 | PETALUMA, CA | N9372E | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
PILOT USED POOR JUDGEMENT WHEN HE ATTEMPTED V.F.R. FLIGHT DURING INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND THAT HE ENCOUNTERED SPATIAL DISORIENTATION W…PILOT USED POOR JUDGEMENT WHEN HE ATTEMPTED V.F.R. FLIGHT DURING INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND THAT HE ENCOUNTERED SPATIAL DISORIENTATION WHEN HE ENTERED INTO THE CLOUDS. |
| Oct 21, 1988 | ROGERS, AR | N6191R | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
CONTINUED FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC) AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL AFTER BECOMING DISORIENTED.…CONTINUED FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC) AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL AFTER BECOMING DISORIENTED. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: DARK NIGHT, LOW CEILINGS, FOG, DRIZZLE, OBSCURATION, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO DIVERT TO AN ALTERNATE DESTINATION. |
| Oct 19, 1988 | PASO ROBLES, CA | N739YS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE WHILE EXECUTING THE PUBLISHED INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE. |
| Oct 19, 1988 | UNION CITY, CA | N52222 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT WHEN HE INADVERTENTLY ENTERED INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT …LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT WHEN HE INADVERTENTLY ENTERED INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE, DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS AND FOGGY WEATHER CONDITIONS, INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO IMC UNDER VISUAL FLIGHT RULES, FAILURE TO PERFORM A WEATHER EVAULATION AFTER RECEIVING PREFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING, SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND LACK OF TOTAL INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE. |
| Oct 18, 1988 | LA FOLLETTE, TN | N30470 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 18, 1988 | WENATCHEE, WA | N4961U | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 14, 1988 | BROOKLET, GA | N2834Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 07, 1988 | ALEXANDER CITY, AL | N6510N | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |