Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2011 | Saratoga, WY | N761NZ | Serious (4) | substantial |
A loss of engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anom…A loss of engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Aug 29, 2011 | Santa Monica, CA | N5155Q | Serious (1) | substantial | The student pilot’s misjudged approach and landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was a lack of airspeed due to a blocked pitot tube. |
| Aug 28, 2011 | Stockstadt am Main, GE | N6619F | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 28, 2011 | Grangeville, ID | N1238D | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 23, 2011 | Cavanaugh Bay, ID | N2870S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempt to execute a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempt to execute a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. |
| Aug 05, 2011 | Amarillo, TX | N829MB | Serious (2) | substantial |
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would…A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Aug 02, 2011 | Emmett, ID | N6399B | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing because the pilot did not use carburetor heat. |
| Jul 26, 2011 | Harbor Beach, MI | N3050X | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of …The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power. |
| Jul 17, 2011 | Matinicus Island, ME | N910TA | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Jul 05, 2011 | Ridgeway, VA | N9416U | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's decision to takeoff using a flap setting higher than the manufacturer's recommended setting for takeoff. |
| Jun 29, 2011 | Burlington, WI | N2332V | Serious (1) | substantial | The improper installation of the fuel selector indicator handle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Jun 26, 2011 | St Johns, AZ | N2725V | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot did not attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 18, 2011 | Albia, IA | N900SR | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, in which he did not detect that less fuel was on board the airplane than planned, which precipitated a lo…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, in which he did not detect that less fuel was on board the airplane than planned, which precipitated a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during initial descent. |
| Jun 18, 2011 | Mount Pleasant, UT | N65654 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to determine the airplane’s fuel quantity before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 08, 2011 | Ghent, NY | N8895B | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and execute a go-around. |
| May 25, 2011 | Ann Arbor, MI | N222UM | Serious | — |
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from the propeller when exiting the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the instructor’s…The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from the propeller when exiting the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the instructor’s decision not to shut down the engine before exiting the airplane and the operator’s lack of a policy prohibiting any person from entering or exiting an airplane with its engine operating. |
| May 23, 2011 | Monument Valley, UT | N803AN | Serious (3) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to initiate a go-around after a bounced landing at an airport where go-arounds were not advised and his failure to maintain adequ…The pilot's decision to initiate a go-around after a bounced landing at an airport where go-arounds were not advised and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around. |
| May 23, 2011 | Roraima, BR | PT-OSG | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 12, 2011 | Corona, CA | N11630 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare. |
| Apr 01, 2011 | Palouse, WA | N5851G | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot did not maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during a low-level aerial application maneuver. |
| Mar 21, 2011 | Spanish Fork, UT | N739DG | Serious (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during landing. Contributing to the acc…The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart with a high gusting wind. |
| Feb 27, 2011 | Angleton, TX | N3816X | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a night instrument approach. |
| Feb 27, 2011 | Welch, WV | N739NY | Serious (2) | substantial |
The unlicensed pilot’s decision to land on a closed runway with a tailwind, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision…The unlicensed pilot’s decision to land on a closed runway with a tailwind, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to attempt a go-around, resulting in a collision with trees. |
| Feb 25, 2011 | Andrews, TX | N739BL | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency descent, following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stal…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency descent, following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Feb 14, 2011 | Palora, EC | HC-CDL | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |