Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 01, 2008 | Glendale, AZ | N757PS | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, that led to a landing overrun. |
| Jul 31, 2008 | Murrieta, CA | N1499M | Incident | substantial | A malfunction of the flight control system and loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 30, 2008 | Honolulu, HI | N5329L | Incident | substantial | The flight's encounter with the jet wash from a parked commercial airplane while taxiing for takeoff. |
| Jul 29, 2008 | Quinhagak, AK | N9952M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. |
| Jul 28, 2008 | King Salmon, AK | N3501L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during a water landing. |
| Jul 28, 2008 | Marion, IA | N3419J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot not maintaining airspeed while performing an aerial application maneuver and the inadvertent stall he encountered. Contributing to the acc…The pilot not maintaining airspeed while performing an aerial application maneuver and the inadvertent stall he encountered. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind during the maneuver. |
| Jul 28, 2008 | Phoenix, AZ | N704JD | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. |
| Jul 28, 2008 | Anchorage, AK | N4631U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop. |
| Jul 26, 2008 | Big Creek, ID | N92767 | Incident | substantial | The airplane encountered a downdraft during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude. |
| Jul 21, 2008 | Salmon, ID | N9912Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to take off in known adverse wind conditions that lead to an encounter with a windshear, the resulting inability of the pilot to …The pilot's decision to take off in known adverse wind conditions that lead to an encounter with a windshear, the resulting inability of the pilot to maintain airspeed, and a stall/mush into the terrain. |
| Jul 20, 2008 | Lewistown, MT | N1710C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident …The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that were gusting to 25 knots. |
| Jul 20, 2008 | Leavenworth, WA | N80849 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high den…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude and short runway. |
| Jul 19, 2008 | Mc Alester, OK | N6293H | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 17, 2008 | Van Horn, TX | N6882B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to his diverted attention. Contributing to the accident was complications manually extending the landin…The pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to his diverted attention. Contributing to the accident was complications manually extending the landing gear. |
| Jul 16, 2008 | Factoryville, PA | N739AZ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's diverted attention while on final approach and his delay in performing a go-around during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident …The pilot's diverted attention while on final approach and his delay in performing a go-around during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were sun glare and excessive airspeed. |
| Jul 16, 2008 | Williamstown, NJ | N739UG | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident were …The student pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident were the trees. |
| Jul 12, 2008 | Edgewater, MD | N734AT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged distance/speed during landing. |
| Jul 12, 2008 | Manley Hot Spgs, AK | N22563 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to t…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident were low light conditions at dusk, and soft terrain. |
| Jul 09, 2008 | Byron, CA | N354ES | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| Jul 09, 2008 | Metaline Falls, WA | N300DF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Cont…The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were trees and the short runway. |
| Jul 06, 2008 | Pomona, CA | N8881U | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to refuel the airplane. |
| Jul 05, 2008 | Johnstown, NY | N4380N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. |
| Jul 04, 2008 | McCarthy, AK | N80596 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident w…The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was an aerodynamic stall during the emergency landing, the pilot's fatigue, and his unfamiliarity with the airplane. |
| Jul 02, 2008 | Lansing, IL | N4408C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind condition during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusting crosswind…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind condition during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusting crosswind condition. |
| Jul 01, 2008 | Rhinelander, WI | N2295Y | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the berm encountered during the forced landing. |