Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 2008 | Truckee, CA | N2571D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's continued operation with a known mechanical problem and failure to maintain directional control. |
| Feb 27, 2008 | Tampa, FL | N5489V | Incident | substantial | The malfunction of the right main landing gear down-and-locked switch. |
| Feb 26, 2008 | Moab, UT | N1732C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tail wheel-equipped airplane during the flare/touchdown phase of a three-point landing. |
| Feb 23, 2008 | Poplar Grove, IL | N3527V | Incident | substantial | The left wing skin "fabric patch" separated from the wing ribs and spars for an undetermined reason. |
| Feb 19, 2008 | Perry, GA | N3015E | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds. |
| Feb 19, 2008 | Halls, TN | N2086V | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control durin…The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Feb 16, 2008 | Viroqua, WI | N10RH | Incident | substantial | The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing and the ground loop the pilot encountered. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Feb 15, 2008 | Greenville, ME | N3047Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow covered runway and sun glare l…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow covered runway and sun glare light conditions. |
| Feb 15, 2008 | Orlando, FL | N618VT | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Feb 14, 2008 | Mokuleia, HI | N473GF | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the left main landing gear strut due to fatigue. Contributing to the failure was the side load placed on the landing gear while making …The failure of the left main landing gear strut due to fatigue. Contributing to the failure was the side load placed on the landing gear while making a crosswind landing. |
| Feb 14, 2008 | Gainesville, FL | N62283 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare. |
| Feb 13, 2008 | Livermore, CA | N5407B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Feb 13, 2008 | Cahokia, IL | N67726 | Incident | substantial | The pilot not maintaining clearance from the runway sign during taxi for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was an icy taxiway. |
| Feb 10, 2008 | Carefree, AZ | N4796K | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 09, 2008 | Logan, UT | N72957 | Incident | substantial | The dual-student's excessive brake application, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Feb 08, 2008 | Mesa, AZ | N577SP | Incident | substantial | an in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Feb 08, 2008 | Litchfield, IL | N4726V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's intentional low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the static wire. Contributing to the accident were the static …The pilot's intentional low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the static wire. Contributing to the accident were the static wire, the partial loss of engine power due to propeller vibration, and the muddy field in which the forced landing was made. |
| Feb 08, 2008 | San Antonio, TX | N2225T | Incident | substantial | Separation of the turbocharger exhaust stack, which resulted in a loss of engine power. |
| Feb 08, 2008 | Arlington, TX | N24768 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty surface winds and the student pil…The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty surface winds and the student pilot's inadequate preflight planning. |
| Feb 07, 2008 | Chamblee, GA | N6562V | Incident | substantial | A cracked nose gear actuator o-ring resulting in hydraulic fluid exhaustion, and collapse of the main gear. |
| Feb 07, 2008 | Chefornak, AK | N7380U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. |
| Feb 06, 2008 | Austin, TX | N53564 | Incident | minor | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while parked on the ramp with the engine running. |
| Feb 03, 2008 | Jenks, OK | N766PD | Incident | substantial |
The owner of the parking surface's failure to ensure that the parking surface was clear of hazards to taxiing airplanes and the pilot's failure to ens…The owner of the parking surface's failure to ensure that the parking surface was clear of hazards to taxiing airplanes and the pilot's failure to ensure a safe taxi route in unfamiliar surroundings. |
| Feb 01, 2008 | Palo Alto, CA | N49811 | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb due to lack of compression to a cylinder. |
| Jan 30, 2008 | Bessemer, AL | N5825F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before attempting to hand-prop the engine. |