Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2018 | Rushville, IN | N4379L | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing. |
| Aug 22, 2018 | Shreveport, LA | N4275Q | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's overshoot of the runway, which resulted from her misperception of an engine issue due to her failure to maintain proper pitch cont…The student pilot's overshoot of the runway, which resulted from her misperception of an engine issue due to her failure to maintain proper pitch control during initial climb. |
| Aug 16, 2018 | Barter Island, AK | N206JM | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions. |
| Aug 15, 2018 | Silver City, NM | N1543Y | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind. |
| Aug 06, 2018 | Sedalia, MO | N4996R | Minor | destroyed | A total loss of engine power during low-altitude maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined due to postimpact fire damage. |
| Aug 04, 2018 | Dowagiac, MI | N8994V | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain bank control during takeoff. |
| Aug 04, 2018 | Mount Holly, NJ | N1160D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane ballooning upon landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control and excessi…The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane ballooning upon landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control and excessive brake application. |
| Jul 29, 2018 | North Fox Island, MI | N6021A | Minor | substantial |
The Extra pilot’s failure to see and avoid the Cessna, which resulted in an in-flight collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the E…The Extra pilot’s failure to see and avoid the Cessna, which resulted in an in-flight collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the Extra pilot to tune his radio to the correct frequency, which resulted in no common traffic advisories being heard or recognized as relevant by either pilot. |
| Jul 28, 2018 | San Diego/El Cajon, CA | N3477T | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight, which lead to the airplane's poor …The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight, which lead to the airplane's poor climb performance, and a subsequent loss of control and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 28, 2018 | Mount Vernon, OH | N785SP | Minor | destroyed | An in-flight fuel-fed fire from an unknown source for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive fire damage to the airplane. |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Hollywood, FL | N5551L | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s inadvertent encounter with thunderstorm conditions and her failure to maintain a proper landing flare in a crosswind, which result…The student pilot’s inadvertent encounter with thunderstorm conditions and her failure to maintain a proper landing flare in a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Ontario, OR | N6908G | Minor | destroyed | A total loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Jul 05, 2018 | King and Queen, VA | N1401F | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Jul 01, 2018 | Miami, FL | N14ED | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to retract the wheels of the amphibious airplane on takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over when the airplane landed on water with …The pilot’s failure to retract the wheels of the amphibious airplane on takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over when the airplane landed on water with the wheels extended. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use appropriate checklists. |
| Jun 26, 2018 | Phoenix, AZ | N154ME | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to crankshaft failure as the result of a subsurface fatigue crack. |
| Jun 11, 2018 | Plant City, FL | N13RF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was an engine anomaly for reasons …The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was an engine anomaly for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, and the pilot's failure to activate the runway lighting system before takeoff. |
| Jun 10, 2018 | Aude Fraisse-Cabardes, FR | I-DROV | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 03, 2018 | San Diego, CA | N786SA | Minor | — | The biplane pilot’s failure to see and avoid the stopped airplane. |
| May 14, 2018 | Nooksack, WA | N4144L | Minor | destroyed | The pilot’s improper approach in tailwind conditions, which resulted in long landing and subsequent runway overrun. |
| May 08, 2018 | Luling, TX | N3291U | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to secure the left-wing fuel cap after refueling the airplane, which resulted in a fuel leak on takeoff. |
| May 07, 2018 | Broomfield, CO | N3292Y | Minor | substantial |
The overstress fracture of the upper link of the nose landing gear torque link assembly, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain direction…The overstress fracture of the upper link of the nose landing gear torque link assembly, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing. |
| May 02, 2018 | Port Angeles, WA | N734QQ | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a turn away from terrain, which resulted in an accelerated stall. Contributin…The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a turn away from terrain, which resulted in an accelerated stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to delay the turn to avoid terrain. |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Hamilton, BD | N9085H | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 28, 2018 | Boulder, UT | N3377U | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the available evidence. |
| Apr 25, 2018 | Cullman, AL | N89904 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadvertent engine shutdown due to excessive leaning of the engine and his subsequent inability to restart the engine. |