Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2016 | Ellington, CT | N8433Z | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb after an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodyna…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb after an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Sep 25, 2016 | Pittsfield, MA | N73101 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate and runway alignment during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane touc…The student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate and runway alignment during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane touching down left of the runway and impacting a ditch. |
| Sep 25, 2016 | Lake Kuashkuapishiu, CA | C-FWBQ | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 25, 2016 | North Collins, NY | N3580V | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The failure of the second airplane's pilot to see and avoid the first airplane as he was overtaking the first airplane. |
| Sep 22, 2016 | Fairbanks, AK | N5892T | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to recognize he was taking off with a tailwind and his inadequate compensation for taking off with a tailwind, which led to the ai…The pilot’s failure to recognize he was taking off with a tailwind and his inadequate compensation for taking off with a tailwind, which led to the airplane’s failure to attain a climb and a subsequent forced landing. |
| Sep 19, 2016 | Chesterfield, MO | N52265 | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot's unstable approach and subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted go-around. |
| Sep 19, 2016 | Ephraim, WI | N2012F | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper decision to execute a maneuvering approach at low altitude during night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terr…The pilot's improper decision to execute a maneuvering approach at low altitude during night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Sep 18, 2016 | Gilbert, AZ | N20844 | Serious (1) | destroyed |
An inadvertent explosion of pyrotechnics, which were contained in a box that had been installed on the airplane's left main landing gear assembly spri…An inadvertent explosion of pyrotechnics, which were contained in a box that had been installed on the airplane's left main landing gear assembly spring leg which resulted in shrapnel striking the airplane's left wing and breaching the left wing fuel tank, which led to a subsequent fuel leak and fire. Contributing to the accident was the airplane owners' improper decision to install an untested pyrotechnic box and his failure to attain proper authorization to use it during the flight. |
| Sep 18, 2016 | Auburn, CA | N7560D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Sep 18, 2016 | Gödöllo, Pest, Hungary, HU | HA-DIV | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 18, 2016 | Davis, CA | N76284 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover. Contributing to the ac…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the seatbelt anchor bracket. |
| Sep 16, 2016 | Tooele, UT | N461SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Sep 16, 2016 | Alapaha, GA | N3547Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude during aerial application operations, which resulted in the airpla…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude during aerial application operations, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall and spin. |
| Sep 16, 2016 | Lancaster, PA | N224MH | Incident | substantial |
A landing gear collapse during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the landing gear did n…A landing gear collapse during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the landing gear did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Sep 15, 2016 | Malindi, KE | 5Y-GSM | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Sep 15, 2016 | Flanders, CO | HK2092G | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 13, 2016 | Guatemala City, GT | N210BC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 12, 2016 | Nairobi, KE | 5Y-NNC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 12, 2016 | Covington, GA | N5283R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 12, 2016 | Olathe, KS | N90391 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to reduce the throttle during the landing roll resulting in a loss of directional control. |
| Sep 11, 2016 | Parafield Aerodrome, Australia, AS | VH-MKG | Fatal (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Sep 10, 2016 | Sidney, MT | N8335A | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the flight instructor’s inability to recover the airplane, which …The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the flight instructor’s inability to recover the airplane, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Sep 09, 2016 | Wickenburg, AZ | N126P | Serious (4) | substantial |
Total loss of power to the right engine during takeoff due to a fuel contaminant, which blocked the fuel flow transducer and resulted in fuel starvati…Total loss of power to the right engine during takeoff due to a fuel contaminant, which blocked the fuel flow transducer and resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. |
| Sep 08, 2016 | Naivasha, Nakuru County, KE | 5Y-CKK | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 07, 2016 | Diller, NE | N1928X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to go around after overshooting his intended touchdown point, which resulted in impact with farm equipment and terrain during an a…The pilot's failure to go around after overshooting his intended touchdown point, which resulted in impact with farm equipment and terrain during an aborted landing attempt. |