Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 07, 2015 | Keytesville, MO | N90123 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to operate in dark night conditions with low clouds, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial diso…The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to operate in dark night conditions with low clouds, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of methamphetamine, which impaired his decision-making abilities. |
| Dec 06, 2015 | Pattonsburg, MO | N8777T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during low-level flight for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the air…The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during low-level flight for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies. |
| Dec 03, 2015 | Boca Raton, FL | N5185D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown resulting in a runway excursion, a collision with an object, and an i…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown resulting in a runway excursion, a collision with an object, and an impact with terrain. |
| Nov 29, 2015 | Farnborough, UK | SE-RHJ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 29, 2015 | Avalon, CA | N99210 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, resulting in a runway overrun and nose over. |
| Nov 28, 2015 | Salisbury, NC | N2000R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, causing the airplane to balloon and land hard. |
| Nov 27, 2015 | Manley Hot Springs, AK | N7176A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to depart from an unsuitable, off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with a tree. |
| Nov 24, 2015 | Hamlet, NE | N8983X | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's incorrect brake application which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. |
| Nov 24, 2015 | Gaithersburg, MD | N52632 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a runway excursion. |
| Nov 24, 2015 | Sulphur, LA | N5312G | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to water and contaminants in the carburetor, which resulted in a forced landing to a wet field. |
| Nov 22, 2015 | Covington, TN | N5786R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, ground loop, and impact…The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, ground loop, and impact with the ground. |
| Nov 20, 2015 | Rush City, MN | N1180U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane and applied excessive right rudder during landing. |
| Nov 19, 2015 | Coalinga, CA | N9824G | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfun…A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Nov 19, 2015 | La Verne, CA | N91HC | Serious (1) | substantial | The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Nov 17, 2015 | Choco, CO | HK4981G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 16, 2015 | Sandia Park, NM | N2440R | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. |
| Nov 16, 2015 | Westminster, MD | N26499 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Nov 14, 2015 | Gorliz, SP | EC-HKH | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 14, 2015 | Palm Springs, CA | N2112Q | Incident | substantial |
The failure of a shaft seal at the nose gear retraction/extension actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a main landing gear collap…The failure of a shaft seal at the nose gear retraction/extension actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a main landing gear collapse during landing. |
| Nov 13, 2015 | Bowstring, MN | N717AT | Incident | substantial | The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with a wind sock and terrain. |
| Nov 11, 2015 | Richmond, MO | N96381 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The airplane's impact with trees and terrain during an off-airport forced landing in dark night conditions following a partial loss of engine power. T…The airplane's impact with trees and terrain during an off-airport forced landing in dark night conditions following a partial loss of engine power. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Nov 11, 2015 | Grand Forks, ND | N617ST | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly calculate the airplane's weight and balance and center of gravity, which resulted in the tail striking the ground. |
| Nov 10, 2015 | Parry Sound, CA | C-GKNZ | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 2015 | Guarda-Mor, BR | PT-WQH | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 09, 2015 | Miami, FL | N97277 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |