Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2008 | Bend, OR | N185NH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was an unex…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind gust. |
| Apr 25, 2008 | Coaldale, NV | N6182N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering an unknown object on the dirt runway. |
| Apr 24, 2008 | Blanding, UT | N180XP | Incident | substantial | The fatigue failure of the right main landing gear leg during the landing roll. |
| Apr 24, 2008 | Romeo, MI | N5358B | Incident | substantial |
The misjudged landing flare by the pilot, and the inadequate landing gear inspection/repair procedure used by other maintenance personnel, resulting i…The misjudged landing flare by the pilot, and the inadequate landing gear inspection/repair procedure used by other maintenance personnel, resulting in the failure of the main landing gear strut during landing. |
| Apr 24, 2008 | Sterling, CO | N513FS | Incident | substantial | Failure and separation of the upper and lower right main gear torque links links, which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing roll-out. |
| Apr 21, 2008 | Kodiak, AK | N3043E | Incident | substantial |
A loss of control during the landing roll due to a failure or malfunction of the brake system, resulting in a loss of control, and structural damage t…A loss of control during the landing roll due to a failure or malfunction of the brake system, resulting in a loss of control, and structural damage to the airplane. |
| Apr 20, 2008 | Daytona Beach, FL | N375LP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Apr 20, 2008 | Zionsville, IN | N46EF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind and the run…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind and the runway light. |
| Apr 19, 2008 | Carlsbad, CA | N54PV | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, resulting in an overshoot of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow…The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, resulting in an overshoot of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the Autopilot Preflight Test Fail checklist and his distraction with a flickering primary flight display screen. |
| Apr 19, 2008 | S. Lake Tahoe, CA | N2384L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds and the high density altitude. |
| Apr 18, 2008 | Kelley's Island, OH | N162HD | Incident | minor |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway and a ta…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway and a tailwind. |
| Apr 16, 2008 | Salisbury, NC | N52415 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare during landing. |
| Apr 15, 2008 | Tyndall AFB, FL | N64218 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare and subsequent hard landing, and her inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Apr 15, 2008 | White Plains, NY | N613QS | Incident | substantial | An uncommanded landing gear retraction after touchdown for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 13, 2008 | Gualala, CA | N21705 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision not to use all of the available runway, his premature rotation and failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed to continu…The pilot's decision not to use all of the available runway, his premature rotation and failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed to continue the takeoff that resulted in a stall/mush, an aborted takeoff, a runway overrun, and a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the short runway. |
| Apr 12, 2008 | Amarillo, TX | N9008G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, gusty wind conditions and the pi…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, gusty wind conditions and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. |
| Apr 11, 2008 | Roswell, NM | N7935Q | Incident | substantial | The airframe and powerplant mechanic's incorrect reassembly of the landing gear. |
| Apr 09, 2008 | Big Lake, AK | N185AR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. |
| Apr 08, 2008 | Redding, CA | N1925Q | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot under instruction to lower the landing gear, the failure of both pilots to follow the landing checklist, and the flight instr…The failure of the pilot under instruction to lower the landing gear, the failure of both pilots to follow the landing checklist, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Apr 07, 2008 | San Luis Obispo, CA | N65630 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition. |
| Apr 07, 2008 | Tucson, AZ | N5259B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind condition, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain while landing. A contrib…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind condition, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition. |
| Apr 06, 2008 | Fort Collins, CO | N2232D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Apr 06, 2008 | Porter, TX | N42892 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control due to the partial failure of the left brake. |
| Apr 04, 2008 | New York, NY | N750WM | Incident | substantial |
The co-pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was a loss of system A hydraulic fluid fo…The co-pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was a loss of system A hydraulic fluid for undetermined reasons and the flight crew's failure to follow the checklist sequence. |
| Apr 01, 2008 | El Cajon, CA | N64938 | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty, crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed. |