Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 03, 2015 | Venice, FL | N498TC | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing of the engine revealed no anomalies. |
| Feb 24, 2015 | Baltimore, MD | N989FX | Incident | substantial |
The ground service vehicle operator's failure to yield right of way to the airplane due to distraction, which necessitated the pilot's use of reverse …The ground service vehicle operator's failure to yield right of way to the airplane due to distraction, which necessitated the pilot's use of reverse thrust and braking to avoid a collision and resulted in the airplane's empennage striking the ground. |
| Feb 21, 2015 | Kankakee, IL | N54974 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in the loss of control during the landing flare. |
| Feb 16, 2015 | The Dalles, OR | N93810 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touch down. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the pre-landing ch…The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touch down. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the pre-landing checklist. |
| Feb 14, 2015 | Layton, UT | N827CH | Serious (1) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which did not…The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which did not account for the increased headwind. |
| Feb 11, 2015 | Carson City, NV | N185NV | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Feb 10, 2015 | Isla de Vieques, PR | N223PB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a strong crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Feb 09, 2015 | Kernville, CA | CFGQQ | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing with a tailwind which resulted in a bounce, long landing, and…The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing with a tailwind which resulted in a bounce, long landing, and subsequent runway excursion. |
| Feb 09, 2015 | Glennallen, AK | N9280C | Incident | substantial | An in-flight fire and a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Feb 07, 2015 | Shirley, NY | N5416B | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's initiation of the flare while too high above the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and loss of directional …The student pilot's initiation of the flare while too high above the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and loss of directional control. |
| Feb 05, 2015 | Argyle, TX | N441TG | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the instrument approach in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the …The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the instrument approach in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude. |
| Jan 28, 2015 | Rothville, MO | N131X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Jan 26, 2015 | Fort Morgan, CO | N8997T | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel planning/management, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landi…The pilot's improper fuel planning/management, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing in a pasture. |
| Jan 26, 2015 | Makaha, HI | N422BP | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was ditched and not recovered. |
| Jan 26, 2015 | Owen, WI | N3181R | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The flight instructor's decision to initiate flight into forecasted icing conditions in an airplane that was not certified or equipped for flight into…The flight instructor's decision to initiate flight into forecasted icing conditions in an airplane that was not certified or equipped for flight into icing conditions, which resulted in significant structural ice accumulation to the extent that the airplane was unable to maintain altitude. |
| Jan 25, 2015 | Routt County, CO | N8368U | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s intentional flight into terrain. |
| Jan 25, 2015 | Silver Springs, NV | N4017U | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane. |
| Jan 25, 2015 | Fernandina Beach, FL | N10616 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s physical impairment due to intense pain, which resulted in his failure to maintain airplane control. |
| Jan 23, 2015 | Nashua, NH | N35560 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's lack of vigilance during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked truck. A factor in the accident was the truck operator'…The student pilot's lack of vigilance during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked truck. A factor in the accident was the truck operator's decision to park on the edge of an active taxiway. |
| Jan 22, 2015 | Tulsa, OK | N6300Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing technique which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse. |
| Jan 21, 2015 | Anchorage, AK | N2580D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jan 19, 2015 | Lowell, MI | N7854U | Serious (1) | substantial | The student pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around after not applying sufficient engine power. |
| Jan 17, 2015 | Ualapue, HI | N5660E | Serious (1) | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. |
| Jan 17, 2015 | Holland, MI | N7061G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of control while landing in gusty wind conditions. |
| Jan 16, 2015 | New Castle, PA | N7079Q | Incident | substantial | Pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |