Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2008 | Fort Worth, TX | N5495B | Incident | minor |
Collision with a hidden obstruction while taxiing through a grass field following a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine …Collision with a hidden obstruction while taxiing through a grass field following a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to turn on the carburetor heat. |
| Dec 11, 2008 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N522FA | Incident | minor |
The airplane manufacturer's inadequate inspection procedure resulting in undetected fatigue cracking of the main landing gear barrel of the upper barr…The airplane manufacturer's inadequate inspection procedure resulting in undetected fatigue cracking of the main landing gear barrel of the upper barrel and trunnion assembly. |
| Dec 05, 2008 | Alton, IL | N185KS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the a…The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind. |
| Dec 05, 2008 | Auxvasse, MO | N1521Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper engine recovery procedures after a power-off stall which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot…the pilot's improper engine recovery procedures after a power-off stall which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper off-field landing procedures, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Dec 02, 2008 | Truckee, CA | N172MN | Incident | substantial | The pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. |
| Nov 29, 2008 | Sedona, AZ | N98774 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Nov 28, 2008 | Gillespie, IL | N44LL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to take off with a known obstacle on the runway. |
| Nov 27, 2008 | Frederick, MD | N35540 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing. |
| Nov 26, 2008 | Waukesha, WI | N833SP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff and his failure to ensure that the elevator trim was properly set before takeoff. Con…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff and his failure to ensure that the elevator trim was properly set before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of autopilot system knowledge. |
| Nov 22, 2008 | Trenton, TX | N8900S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instruct…The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot. |
| Nov 22, 2008 | Hanford, CA | N732XS | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to use the before-landing checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing. |
| Nov 19, 2008 | Cleveland, MS | N941SM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown. |
| Nov 17, 2008 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | N12236 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of experience. |
| Nov 17, 2008 | Bedford, MA | N2439Z | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate compensation for winds during landing. |
| Nov 14, 2008 | Fairbanks, AK | N47417 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the instructor pilot in the other airplane to maintain separation from the Cessna 182R, and his failure to follow the tower controller’…The failure of the instructor pilot in the other airplane to maintain separation from the Cessna 182R, and his failure to follow the tower controller’s instructions. |
| Nov 14, 2008 | Osh Kosh, NE | N35667 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxing in strong winds. |
| Nov 12, 2008 | White Swan, WA | N24658 | Incident | substantial | Collision with terrain while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 12, 2008 | Los Angeles, CA | N320QS | Incident | substantial | Failure of the ground service vehicle driver to maintain adequate clearance/distance from the taxiing airplane. |
| Nov 11, 2008 | Groton, CT | N91HF | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Nov 10, 2008 | El Cajon, CA | N5263G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Nov 10, 2008 | Gulf Shores, AL | N172PA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare during landing. |
| Nov 09, 2008 | Manville, NJ | N6180R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a nose-wheel-first landing. |
| Nov 09, 2008 | Lubbock, TX | N6267Y | Incident | minor |
An unidentified anomaly within the airplane's electrical system. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to manually extend the landing …An unidentified anomaly within the airplane's electrical system. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to manually extend the landing gear. |
| Nov 08, 2008 | Girdwood, AK | N9099H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to attempt to take off on a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the snow-covered runway. |
| Nov 05, 2008 | Hutchinson, MN | N5556R | Incident | substantial | The bird that the airplane struck while on final approach. |