Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 01, 2008 | Coeur d'Alene, ID | N4776U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a large rock on the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was t…The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a large rock on the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain the runway environment of his private strip clear of obstructions. |
| Jun 29, 2008 | Heber, UT | N98FC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the cros…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather conditions. |
| Jun 29, 2008 | Lincoln Park, NJ | N357TG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway and hydroplaning conditions. |
| Jun 28, 2008 | Baldwin City, KS | N3337T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control resulting from a hard landing and failure to recover from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was…The pilot's loss of directional control resulting from a hard landing and failure to recover from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind. |
| Jun 28, 2008 | Fullerton, CA | N1296M | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing touchdown, resulting in the wings contacting the runway surface and a prope…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing touchdown, resulting in the wings contacting the runway surface and a propeller strike. |
| Jun 27, 2008 | Skykomish, WA | N94HJ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to execute a go-around when the airplane floated during the flare. Contributing to the…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to execute a go-around when the airplane floated during the flare. Contributing to the accident was the short and wet turf runway surface, which reduced braking action. |
| Jun 26, 2008 | El Cajon, CA | N6360D | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice resulting from the flight instructor's failure to use the carburetor heat when simulating an engine fai…The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice resulting from the flight instructor's failure to use the carburetor heat when simulating an engine failure. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing weather condition and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 26, 2008 | Yellow Pine, ID | N3381F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's non-stabilized approach that resulted in an improper flare and porpoise down the runway. |
| Jun 25, 2008 | Stevensville, MD | N3504X | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's delayed decision to go around. |
| Jun 24, 2008 | San Diego, CA | N9629V | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. |
| Jun 23, 2008 | Houston, TX | N4426C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, causing the design stress limits of the airplane to be exceeded. Excessive sideloads incurred cau…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, causing the design stress limits of the airplane to be exceeded. Excessive sideloads incurred caused the right main landing gear wheel and strut to fail. |
| Jun 21, 2008 | Tishomingo, OK | N5178Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall during the landing flare. Contributing factors in this accident wa…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall during the landing flare. Contributing factors in this accident was the terrain-induced turbulence, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot. |
| Jun 21, 2008 | Goldsby, OK | N1439V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delay in initiating rejected takeoff procedures, resulting in the airplane going off the end of the runway and nosing over. |
| Jun 21, 2008 | Big Bear City, CA | N758DH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terra…The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for an off airport landing and a high density altitude. |
| Jun 20, 2008 | Orangeburg, SC | N65357 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing. |
| Jun 19, 2008 | Lancaster, PA | N52632 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| Jun 17, 2008 | Point Roberts, WA | N2413M | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the pilot inadvertently allowing the airpla…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to porpoise during the landing flare, and the presence of a tailwind. |
| Jun 15, 2008 | Atlanta, ID | N2294C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during the intentional touchdown in the last half of the runway, which resulted in a landing overrun. Contrib…The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during the intentional touchdown in the last half of the runway, which resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident was the muddy runway condition. |
| Jun 14, 2008 | Fishers Island, NY | N166DS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged airspeed during approach and improper flare, which resulted in a fast and hard landing. |
| Jun 13, 2008 | Summerville, SC | N5471Q | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 13, 2008 | Omaha, NE | N2164Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper use of the elevator trim resulting in a nose low/hard landing. |
| Jun 13, 2008 | Daytona Beach, FL | N65939 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare. |
| Jun 12, 2008 | Lyons, KS | N9639G | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dirt embankment. |
| Jun 11, 2008 | Cincinnati, OH | N31SZ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi. A factor was the building. |
| Jun 10, 2008 | Page, AZ | N9100D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind weather conditions and …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind weather conditions and the high density altitude conditions. |