Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 05, 2016 | Henderson, AR | N124ME | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and nose landing gear collapse. |
| Jun 05, 2016 | Fort Dodge, IA | N750Z | Incident | substantial | The flight crew's failure to install the tail stand prior to passenger boarding, which resulted in a tail strike. |
| Jun 02, 2016 | Penwell, TX | N5679G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s intentional flight into a silo. |
| Jun 01, 2016 | Elk River, ID | N21242 | Minor | substantial | The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. |
| May 31, 2016 | Lumberton, NJ | N7095G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's hard landing, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the firewall. |
| May 30, 2016 | Saginaw, MI | N1441D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, right main land…The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, right main landing gear collapse, runway excursion, and nose over. |
| May 29, 2016 | Pine Bluff, AR | N29601 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during a low-altitude turn, which resu…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during a low-altitude turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| May 28, 2016 | Avalon, CA | N739ZE | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Undetermined because the airplane was not located. |
| May 27, 2016 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N60252 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and impact with terrain. |
| May 27, 2016 | Sioux Falls, SD | N76MD | Incident | substantial | The failure of the No. 4 cylinder head, which resulted in an engine fire and subsequent damage to the wing structure. |
| May 25, 2016 | Anchorage, AK | N17SR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| May 24, 2016 | Texarkana, AR | N804ST | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use supplemental oxygen as required during high-altitude flight, which resulted in his loss of consciousness following a loss o…The pilot's failure to use supplemental oxygen as required during high-altitude flight, which resulted in his loss of consciousness following a loss of cabin pressurization. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the air conditioning system's primary pressurization duct and the subsequent failure of the aft pressure bulkhead check valve flapper due to progressive weakening from age. |
| May 24, 2016 | Reno, NV | N4793D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the firewall during the forced landing. |
| May 23, 2016 | Chinita Bay, AK | N4596U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, resulting in a tail strike and aft fuselage substantial damage. |
| May 23, 2016 | Hanapepe, HI | N2007X | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examina…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. |
| May 23, 2016 | Melrose, FL | N952SA | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| May 21, 2016 | Calhan, CO | N42553 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over. |
| May 19, 2016 | Redding, CA | N7610S | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. |
| May 19, 2016 | Newport News, VA | N1724U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in abnormal runway contact and a substantially damaged firewall. |
| May 18, 2016 | Carbondale, IL | N4668G | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion. |
| May 18, 2016 | Sheridan Lake, CO | N6609P | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's severe impairment from the combined effects of high levels of ingested alcohol as well as three impairing medications (zolpidem, lorazepam…The pilot's severe impairment from the combined effects of high levels of ingested alcohol as well as three impairing medications (zolpidem, lorazepam, and diphenhydramine), which resulted in his decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver that the airplane was not approved for. |
| May 17, 2016 | Wantage, NJ | N6450N | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined as the investigation did not reveal any postaccident anomalies with the airplane or …A collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined as the investigation did not reveal any postaccident anomalies with the airplane or pilot. |
| May 16, 2016 | New Roads, LA | N80TK | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| May 16, 2016 | Lake City, FL | N9077C | Incident | substantial |
Internal failure of the main electrical contactor, which resulted in a complete loss of electrical power and an inability to extend the landing gear t…Internal failure of the main electrical contactor, which resulted in a complete loss of electrical power and an inability to extend the landing gear through normal means. |
| May 15, 2016 | Altadena, CA | N133BW | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the ac…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the loss of radio communications for a reason that could not be determined because of the extensive impact and thermal damage to the airplane. |