Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Jul 02, 2015 | Oak Island, NC | N2080Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper level off and flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and firewall damage. |
| Jul 01, 2015 | Saratoga, WY | N60691 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a ground loop. |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Rio Vista, CA | N739WW | Minor | substantial | The pilot's use of improper procedures during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and a collision with a canal. |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Oak Harbor, WA | N9980T | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Raymond, MS | N4027V | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Cahokia, IL | N3888C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Jun 29, 2015 | Blanding, UT | N2181X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of a departure runway of inadequate length for the density altitude, resulting in the airplane not gaining sufficient lift, depa…The pilot's selection of a departure runway of inadequate length for the density altitude, resulting in the airplane not gaining sufficient lift, departing the runway, and impacting terrain. |
| Jun 28, 2015 | Durango, CO | N170MW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to taxi behind a turbojet airplane into jet blast, which resulted in the airplane being blown off an active taxiway and flipped u…The pilot's decision to taxi behind a turbojet airplane into jet blast, which resulted in the airplane being blown off an active taxiway and flipped upside down onto terrain. |
| Jun 28, 2015 | Huntsville, AL | N19337 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a porpoise, and firewall damage. |
| Jun 27, 2015 | Anchorage, AK | N756BW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jun 27, 2015 | Casper, WY | N4751S | Serious (3) | substantial |
The improper repair of the carburetor heat cable sheath to clamp joint, which prevented the proper operation of the carburetor heat and resulted in th…The improper repair of the carburetor heat cable sheath to clamp joint, which prevented the proper operation of the carburetor heat and resulted in the loss of engine power. |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Vernal, UT | N3159E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with an…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with an airport sign. |
| Jun 25, 2015 | Traverse City, MI | N195NW | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Jun 23, 2015 | Schafers Meadows, MT | N8424Q | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in variable and gusting wind conditions. |
| Jun 22, 2015 | Upperville, VA | N5210A | Incident | substantial | An inflight bird strike, which resulted in wing spar damage. |
| Jun 22, 2015 | Fort McMurray, CA | C-FAXO | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 20, 2015 | Carthage, IN | N17292 | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Jun 20, 2015 | Vaupes, CO | HK4677G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 19, 2015 | Shreveport, LA | N5743A | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's loss of airplane control during initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airfram…The pilot's loss of airplane control during initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies. |
| Jun 19, 2015 | Polson, MT | N9699B | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that woul…A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jun 18, 2015 | St. Augustine, FL | N6553L | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Jun 14, 2015 | Moab, UT | N5143D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 14, 2015 | Palmyra, PA | N732VN | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delay in conducting an aborted landing and his subsequent failure to establish a proper airspeed during the attempted go-around on a hot d…The pilot's delay in conducting an aborted landing and his subsequent failure to establish a proper airspeed during the attempted go-around on a hot day, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb and a subsequent stall/mush. |
| Jun 13, 2015 | Westminster, MD | N1248S | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise. |