Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2015 | Trapper Creek, AK | N734VB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while intentionally maneuvering close to the ground. |
| Jul 19, 2015 | Sucua, EC | HC-CLR | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 19, 2015 | Rio Verde, BR | PR-ITO | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 19, 2015 | Linden, NJ | N962SP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to proper…The pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps for maximum takeoff performance with the airplane near its maximum gross weight. |
| Jul 18, 2015 | Cody, WY | N72TP | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's loss of airplane control following the loss of power in the left engine; the reason for the loss of power could not be determined during p…The pilot's loss of airplane control following the loss of power in the left engine; the reason for the loss of power could not be determined during postaccident engine examination. |
| Jul 18, 2015 | Hanksville, UT | N735JB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain. |
| Jul 18, 2015 | Fairfield, NC | N5453V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 17, 2015 | Juneau, AK | N62AK | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to initiate and continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of situational awarene…The pilot's decision to initiate and continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of situational awareness and controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the company's failure to follow its operational control and flight release procedures and its inadequate training and oversight of operational control personnel. |
| Jul 17, 2015 | Anoka, MN | N6511V | Incident | substantial | Failure of the left landing gear actuator for reasons that could not be determined because the actuator was not made available for examination. |
| Jul 16, 2015 | Rosamond, CA | N8028A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a collision with terrain. |
| Jul 14, 2015 | Fults, IL | N2764G | Incident | destroyed |
The malfunction of the flap assembly, which resulted in a restriction of aileron control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s ina…The malfunction of the flap assembly, which resulted in a restriction of aileron control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of a corroded flap control cable. |
| Jul 14, 2015 | Homer, AK | N72784 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and weather conditions conducive to downdrafts. |
| Jul 12, 2015 | Juneau, AK | N3607Y | Incident | substantial |
A loss of hydraulic fluid due to a fractured left main landing gear hydraulic actuator as a result of a fatigue crack, which led to the landing gear c…A loss of hydraulic fluid due to a fractured left main landing gear hydraulic actuator as a result of a fatigue crack, which led to the landing gear collapsing upon touchdown. |
| Jul 12, 2015 | South St. Paul, MN | N5139J | Incident | substantial |
The airplane's inability to takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. T…The airplane's inability to takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. The aborted takeoff resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence. |
| Jul 12, 2015 | Stafford Twp, NJ | N315EC | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine cylinder t…The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine cylinder through bolts. |
| Jul 11, 2015 | Dauphin Island, AL | N185DK | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 10, 2015 | Buffalo, NY | C-FHER | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing with a light quartering tailwind, which resulted in the failure…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing with a light quartering tailwind, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear and a subsequent ground loop. |
| Jul 09, 2015 | Renton, WA | N12MM | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic …The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin. |
| Jul 07, 2015 | Moncks Corner, SC | N3601V | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The approach controller's failure to provide an appropriate resolution to the conflict between the F-16 and the Cessna. Contributing to the accident w…The approach controller's failure to provide an appropriate resolution to the conflict between the F-16 and the Cessna. Contributing to the accident were the inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, resulting in both pilots' inability to take evasive action in time to avert the collision. |
| Jul 07, 2015 | Oneonta, NY | N59024 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Jul 06, 2015 | Athens, TN | N234CF | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the taxiway surface due to a sink hole, which resulted in the right main landing gear sinking into terrain causing substantial damage t…The failure of the taxiway surface due to a sink hole, which resulted in the right main landing gear sinking into terrain causing substantial damage to the fuselage. |
| Jul 05, 2015 | Crawfordsville, IN | N625EH | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline during an aerial application operations. |
| Jul 05, 2015 | Anchorage, AK | N4861D | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat. |
| Jul 03, 2015 | Lubbock, TX | N6326J | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare during landing which resulted in abnormal runway contact and damage to the firewall. |
| Jul 03, 2015 | Bartlett, IL | N62681 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not reveal any preimpact abno…The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities. |