Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2016 | Pembroke Pines, FL | N6449P | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power while on approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Feb 24, 2016 | Grand Junction, CO | N10580 | Incident | substantial | Failure of the right main tire for reasons that could not be determined because the tire was not available for examination. |
| Feb 21, 2016 | Willoughby, OH | N516TG | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to reduce pitch attitude during a simulated engine failure during takeoff initial climb, resulting in a high descent rate …The student pilot's failure to reduce pitch attitude during a simulated engine failure during takeoff initial climb, resulting in a high descent rate and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the simulated engine failure. |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Newport News, VA | N35502 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. |
| Feb 16, 2016 | Bryan, TX | N732FU | Serious (1) | substantial | A failure of the crankshaft due to improper torque of the crankcase through bolts. |
| Feb 14, 2016 | Sleetmute, AK | N2253C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to make contact with an unsuitable landing surface, resulting in a nose over. |
| Feb 13, 2016 | Independence, OR | N3625V | Incident | substantial | The failure of the left main landing gear wheel axle due to a fatigue crack. |
| Feb 12, 2016 | Shirley, NY | N47259 | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm, nose gear collapse, and post…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm, nose gear collapse, and postimpact fire. |
| Feb 11, 2016 | Hudson Oaks, TX | N182SD | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue the high approach, resulting in excessive speed during the landing roll, a loss of directional control, runway excurs…The pilot's decision to continue the high approach, resulting in excessive speed during the landing roll, a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over. |
| Feb 10, 2016 | Jaen, SP | EC-LSY | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 09, 2016 | Dallas, TX | N774SB | Incident | — |
The loss of aileron trim due to the lack of separation between the cannon head on the back of autopilot cannon plug and the aileron trim tab control g…The loss of aileron trim due to the lack of separation between the cannon head on the back of autopilot cannon plug and the aileron trim tab control gear. Contributing to the incident was the lack of guidance in the airplane maintenance manual to verify separation of the autopilot control head and aileron trim tab control gear before completing work on the control pedestal. |
| Feb 08, 2016 | Gold Beach, OR | N6951E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an approach angle of descent to avoid obstacles, resulting in the airplane striking the airport perimeter fence. |
| Feb 08, 2016 | Billings, MT | N562H | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper flare during landing in gusting wind conditions and low-level wind shear, which resulted in a hard landing and …The pilot’s failure to attain a proper flare during landing in gusting wind conditions and low-level wind shear, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control. |
| Feb 03, 2016 | San Diego, CA | N1955L | Incident | minor |
The failure of the flight instructor of the other airplane to maintain awareness while parked on the ramp with the engine operating, which resulted in…The failure of the flight instructor of the other airplane to maintain awareness while parked on the ramp with the engine operating, which resulted in impact with the parked airplane. |
| Feb 02, 2016 | Park Valley, UT | N8340Z | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to drag the left main landing gear on a snow covered dry lake bed, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose ove…The pilot's decision to drag the left main landing gear on a snow covered dry lake bed, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose over during an aborted landing. |
| Feb 02, 2016 | Mobile, AL | N784CP | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to t…The pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight weather planning which resulted the pilot's selection of an unsuitable alternate airport, and the Civil Air Patrol's inadequate flight release procedures and inadequate oversight of the flight. |
| Feb 01, 2016 | Lapeer, MI | N6960F | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to achieve an adequate climb rate while turning to avoid obstacles during an aborted landing, resulting in an uncontrolled…The student pilot's failure to achieve an adequate climb rate while turning to avoid obstacles during an aborted landing, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, collision with terrain, and a nose over. |
| Jan 31, 2016 | La Junta, CO | N2567U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, and exceed the critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the …The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, and exceed the critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground. |
| Jan 31, 2016 | Merritt Island, FL | N35079 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a porpoise, runway excursion, and nose over. |
| Jan 29, 2016 | Durant, OK | N5101P | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a porpoise. |
| Jan 29, 2016 | Windhoek, WA | V5-MJW | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 27, 2016 | Bakersfield, CA | N346MC | Incident | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s repeated failure to re-rig the main landing gear (MLG) in accordance with the airplane manufacturer's service manual requireme…Maintenance personnel’s repeated failure to re-rig the main landing gear (MLG) in accordance with the airplane manufacturer's service manual requirements, which resulted in the collapse of the right MLG. |
| Jan 26, 2016 | Lodi, CA | N7316E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which led to a runway excursion. |
| Jan 23, 2016 | Prescott, AZ | N757FS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing. |
| Jan 18, 2016 | Madison, GA | N6135M | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |