Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03, 2008 | Spring, TX | N47221 | Incident | substantial | Failure of the student pilot to apply appropriate actions following a bounced landing. |
| Nov 01, 2008 | Asheville, NC | N2055R | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Oct 30, 2008 | Mesa, AZ | N421PC | Incident | substantial | The failure of the hydraulic landing gear extension systems due to a ruptured line. |
| Oct 27, 2008 | Ingleside, TX | N1714F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land in crosswind conditions, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the …The pilot's decision to land in crosswind conditions, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds. |
| Oct 26, 2008 | Justin, TX | N1846Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. |
| Oct 26, 2008 | Carroll, IA | N333AE | Incident | substantial | The improper preflight planning/decision made by the pilot in attempting a taxi in high wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the winds. |
| Oct 25, 2008 | Monticello, IN | N54971 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot stalled the airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper in-flight decision, the tailwind landin…The pilot stalled the airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper in-flight decision, the tailwind landing, and the pilot's failure to put the carburetor Heat to "OFF" during the go-around. |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Butler, MO | N5773C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Oct 22, 2008 | Whitewater, CO | N3389D | Incident | minor |
Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the Cessna 180 pilot's attention being diverted a…Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the Cessna 180 pilot's attention being diverted and the Cessna 210 pilot's vision being affected by the sun glare. |
| Oct 19, 2008 | Angleton, TX | N93291 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced …The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing. |
| Oct 19, 2008 | Buckeye, AZ | N4807F | Incident | substantial |
Another airplanes total loss of wheel brakes while taxing which resulted in the pilot of the other aircraft colliding with a standing aircraft. Contr…Another airplanes total loss of wheel brakes while taxing which resulted in the pilot of the other aircraft colliding with a standing aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the other airplanes low brake hydraulic fluid. |
| Oct 15, 2008 | Van Wert, OH | N20745 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on the wet grass. |
| Oct 13, 2008 | Delphi, IN | N63366 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain separation from a hangar building while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the hangar building. |
| Oct 12, 2008 | Santa Fe, NM | N9100A | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's delay in taking timely control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind. |
| Oct 11, 2008 | Placerville, CA | N7418E | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 09, 2008 | Payson, UT | N8374Z | Incident | substantial |
The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were a dark night and a cherry orchard at t…The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were a dark night and a cherry orchard at the location where the pilot executed the forced landing. |
| Oct 09, 2008 | Kenai, AK | N9380N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation while taxiing after landing. |
| Oct 09, 2008 | Henderson, NV | N206TT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. |
| Oct 08, 2008 | Mount Vernon, MO | N21544 | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot failed to maintain a proper landing aim point. Contributing to the accident were the setting sun and the uneven terrain approaching the run…The pilot failed to maintain a proper landing aim point. Contributing to the accident were the setting sun and the uneven terrain approaching the runway. |
| Oct 07, 2008 | Manchester, CT | N771CP | Incident | substantial | The in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Oct 06, 2008 | Gulf Shores, AL | N22AS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Oct 06, 2008 | St. Louis, MO | N6180 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. |
| Oct 06, 2008 | Compton, CA | N6048Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Oct 04, 2008 | Savannah, GA | N11PC | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. |
| Oct 03, 2008 | Alton, IL | N5172J | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the presence of the sign struck during the runw…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the presence of the sign struck during the runway excursion. |