Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2016 | Bixby, OK | N51242 | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, as the fuel state of the airplane at the time of the accident could not be veri…A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, as the fuel state of the airplane at the time of the accident could not be verified, and postaccident examination of the engine did not provide adequate information. |
| Apr 20, 2016 | Camarillo, CA | N6616D | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's incorrect pitch control input, resulting in a porpoise during landing and substantial damage to the airplane's firewall. |
| Apr 20, 2016 | Chugiak, AK | N63541 | Fatal (4) | substantial | The in-flight collision with one or more large birds (Bald Eagle), which resulted in a loss of airplane control. |
| Apr 20, 2016 | Strakonice, EZ | OK-OKA | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 19, 2016 | Selma, CA | N9909B | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during the descent. |
| Apr 18, 2016 | Westmoreland, NY | N1863Y | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to takeoff on the grass runway given the conditions at the time; his excessive aft control input during the takeoff roll, which r…The pilot's decision to takeoff on the grass runway given the conditions at the time; his excessive aft control input during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the aft fuselage contacting the runway surface; and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed and exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Apr 17, 2016 | Avalon, CA | N7133G | Serious (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path on landing because he failed to familiarize himself with the airport's unique approach hazards …The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path on landing because he failed to familiarize himself with the airport's unique approach hazards and recommended procedures before the flight. Also causal was the pilot's failure to recognize the airplane's improper approach and to execute a go-around in a timely manner. |
| Apr 15, 2016 | Atlantic Ocean, AO | N1346Q | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reason(s) that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. |
| Apr 15, 2016 | Stillwater, OK | N2663X | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursio…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway distance remaining sign. |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Moorestown, MI | N958HP | Minor | substantial | An in-flight bird strike, which resulted in wind screen damage. |
| Apr 14, 2016 | Wartburg, TN | N6792E | Minor | substantial | Catastrophic engine failure due to a fatigue fracture of the No. 6 connecting rod cap. |
| Apr 13, 2016 | Death Valley, CA | N21SG | Incident | substantial | A runway overrun for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Apr 09, 2016 | Chesterfield, MO | N4095A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and a wing strike. |
| Apr 09, 2016 | Geneva, SZ | EC-LQF | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Apr 08, 2016 | Angoon, AK | N50159 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent turn toward terrain that was higher-than-expected while trying to avoid poor visibility conditions and his subsequent attempt …The pilot's inadvertent turn toward terrain that was higher-than-expected while trying to avoid poor visibility conditions and his subsequent attempt to clear terrain, which reduced the airspeed and led to the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall and spin. |
| Apr 06, 2016 | Payson, AZ | N5275S | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, resulting in the subsequent porpoise during landing and substantial da…The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, resulting in the subsequent porpoise during landing and substantial damage to the firewall. |
| Apr 04, 2016 | Punta Gorda, FL | N8926V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to avoid obstacles and maintain situational awareness while taxiing. |
| Apr 03, 2016 | Jacksonville, FL | N758PK | Incident | — |
The air traffic controller's decision to issue climb instruction to one aircraft without ensuring the required separation with another could be mainta…The air traffic controller's decision to issue climb instruction to one aircraft without ensuring the required separation with another could be maintained. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's failure to issue a safety alert in a timely manner. |
| Apr 03, 2016 | Orangeburg, SC | N2124E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and a nose over. |
| Apr 02, 2016 | Hurley, MS | N8115T | Incident | substantial |
The mechanic's failure to identify and remove a plastic sheath covering a portion of the mixture control cable during an annual inspection, which prev…The mechanic's failure to identify and remove a plastic sheath covering a portion of the mixture control cable during an annual inspection, which prevented the proper securing of the mixture control cable and full travel of the control at the carburetor and subsequently led to the pilot's inability to properly control the mixture control lever at the carburetor and the resultant partial loss of engine power. |
| Apr 01, 2016 | Tayoltita, Dgo, Mexico, MX | XA-ULU | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 31, 2016 | Madrid, SP | EC-JSM | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 31, 2016 | Shiprock, NM | N180XV | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a sudden change in wind direction during the landing roll. |
| Mar 26, 2016 | McNeil Island, WA | N1151M | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accide…The student pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was his failure to follow the appropriate engine start, before takeoff, and emergency checklists. |
| Mar 26, 2016 | Del Rio, TX | N9659B | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control while departing with a gusting tailwind. |