Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2015 | Galion, OH | N25AW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and hard landing. |
| May 25, 2015 | Mitchellville, MD | N6155K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and damage to the airplane. |
| May 25, 2015 | Honesdale, PA | N759EB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane. |
| May 24, 2015 | Carlow, EI | N247P | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 23, 2015 | Sussex, NJ | N9959V | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock during the preflight inspection, resulting in a loss of control and collision with trees during takeoff. |
| May 21, 2015 | Pleasanton, CA | N1842F | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient clearance from risin…The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient clearance from rising terrain. |
| May 17, 2015 | Wellington, KS | N8634U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and loss of control which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 17, 2015 | Durango, CO | N1924Z | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| May 15, 2015 | Piggott, AR | N164CS | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning magneto. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's improper use of a drill bit instead…The loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning magneto. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's improper use of a drill bit instead of a timing pin during magneto installation, which resulted in a section of the drill bit breaking off and ultimately to the magneto failure. |
| May 13, 2015 | Bentonville, AR | N3488C | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop on takeoff. |
| May 13, 2015 | Bajo Hondo, AR | LV-CXM | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 09, 2015 | Novo Progresso, BR | PT-CND | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 08, 2015 | Balsam Grove, NC | N5981T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to attempt an off airport takeoff, and failure to maintain adequate clearance during the initial climb in crosswind conditions, w…The pilot's decision to attempt an off airport takeoff, and failure to maintain adequate clearance during the initial climb in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| May 08, 2015 | Davenport, CA | N191TG | Fatal (1) | — | Undetermined because the airplane was not located. |
| May 07, 2015 | Daytona Beach, FL | N487ER | Incident | substantial |
The landing airplane pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground collision with a …The landing airplane pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground collision with a taxiing airplane. |
| May 04, 2015 | Hartland, ME | N2724X | Incident | substantial | Abnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of control and nose-over. |
| May 04, 2015 | Roxboro, NC | N1102C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's movement and maintain control of the airplane. |
| May 03, 2015 | Mulberry, TN | N6579M | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to recover from a controlled descent for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident investigation. |
| May 03, 2015 | Penn Yan, NY | N3969L | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the student's inappropriate config…The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the student's inappropriate configuration of the airplane's wing flaps for the initial climb. |
| May 03, 2015 | ST MARYS, PA | N53310 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's decision to rotate the propeller by hand without properly securing the airplane. |
| May 03, 2015 | Teterboro, NJ | N784JS | Incident | minor | The overstress fracture of the nose landing gear actuator (NLG) attachment lug during tow operations, which resulted in the collapse of the NLG. |
| May 02, 2015 | Neillsville, WI | N8558G | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal a…A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| May 01, 2015 | Crescent Lake, OR | N2514N | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to restart the engine for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| May 01, 2015 | PEARLAND, TX | N66048 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Apr 30, 2015 | Newburyport, MA | N9085Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane during the runway overrun. |