Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2015 | Wichita, KS | N301JA | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The separation of the attachment hardware connecting the elevator trim tab pushrod to the elevator trim actuator, which resulted in the elevator trim …The separation of the attachment hardware connecting the elevator trim tab pushrod to the elevator trim actuator, which resulted in the elevator trim tab jamming in a position outside the limits of normal travel and a subsequent loss of airplane control. |
| Sep 25, 2015 | Ama, LA | N6361B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to takeoff on a partially obstructed runway, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Sep 24, 2015 | McCall, ID | N4673A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's excessive application of brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot…The pilot's excessive application of brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the landing after noting he was high on final approach. |
| Sep 24, 2015 | Thermal, CA | N3416T | Incident | substantial | A fire in the engine compartment due to the pilot overpriming the hot engine. |
| Sep 24, 2015 | Ely, NV | N5918D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with an airport sign. |
| Sep 24, 2015 | Arctic Village, AK | N2528C | Minor | substantial | The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain. |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Merritt Island, FL | N3484V | Minor | substantial | The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Show Low, AZ | N5207G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a right…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a right main landing gear collapse. |
| Sep 21, 2015 | Bally, PA | N347SP | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during low-level aerobatic maneuvers. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper decision to atte…The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during low-level aerobatic maneuvers. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper decision to attempt the low-level aerobatic maneuvers and his impairment due to psychiatric conditions and the medications he was using to treat them. |
| Sep 21, 2015 | Idaho Falls, ID | N7269T | Minor | minor |
An in-flight fire during initial climb due to the separation of the engine's turbocharger wastegate overboard exhaust tailpipe. Contributing to the ac…An in-flight fire during initial climb due to the separation of the engine's turbocharger wastegate overboard exhaust tailpipe. Contributing to the accident was the owner's decision to not comply with a service bulletin that addressed the tailpipe separation. |
| Sep 21, 2015 | Platteville, WI | N813CA | Minor | substantial | The partial loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons with insufficient runway remaining for the aborted takeoff. |
| Sep 21, 2015 | Aztec, NM | N1875Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with shrubs. |
| Sep 20, 2015 | Morrisville, NY | N22721 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall, following a…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall, following a total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Sep 20, 2015 | Shiocton, WI | N20079 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue to land at an unlighted airstrip, at night, after the landing light failed on approach, which resulted in a bounced l…The pilot's decision to continue to land at an unlighted airstrip, at night, after the landing light failed on approach, which resulted in a bounced landing, runway excursion, and collision with terrain. |
| Sep 19, 2015 | Mount Airy, MD | N714CW | Incident | substantial | The in-flight fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder barrel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Sep 19, 2015 | Gettysburg, PA | N3647S | Serious (2) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach speed durin…The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach speed during the forced landing, which resulted in impact with trees. |
| Sep 18, 2015 | Spring Hill, FL | N8615Z | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Sep 17, 2015 | College Station, TX | N180CM | Serious (2) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 1 connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer’s exclusion o…The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 1 connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer’s exclusion of the accident engine (by serial number) in a revision of a service bulletin. |
| Sep 16, 2015 | Nutwood, IL | N65191 | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the undetected loosening of the four carburetor bolts that connect the throttle body to the bowl assembly. |
| Sep 16, 2015 | Herington, KS | N909HC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, which resulted in a porpoise. |
| Sep 13, 2015 | Moneta, VA | N2835X | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's premature retraction of the wing flaps and his subsequent failure to maintain pitch control during an attempted go-around, which resulted …The pilot's premature retraction of the wing flaps and his subsequent failure to maintain pitch control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel planning; his internal pressure to reach the airport expediently due to low fuel, which led to a high and fast approach; and his subsequent decision to go around when low on fuel. |
| Sep 13, 2015 | Delta Junction, AK | N4763U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain and maintain yaw control during the approach and attempted go around, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. |
| Sep 12, 2015 | Atco, NJ | N8185F | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The student pilot's improper decision to intentionally maneuver at low altitude while waving to people on the ground, which led to the airplane exceed…The student pilot's improper decision to intentionally maneuver at low altitude while waving to people on the ground, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. |
| Sep 11, 2015 | Riegelwood, NC | N52445 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available eviden…The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Sep 08, 2015 | Ballarat, Australia, AS | VH-ZEW | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |