Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2014 | Nome, AK | N393B | Incident | minor | The disengagement and subsequent binding of the right tailwheel steering cable, which disabled the rudder system. |
| Dec 18, 2014 | San Antonio, TX | N700MA | Incident | substantial | The retraction of the left main landing gear after landing for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations. |
| Dec 12, 2014 | Cahokia, IL | N93CL | Incident | — |
The mechanic’s improper installation of the elevator trim actuator, which resulted in reversed elevator trim control, and his subsequent failure to de…The mechanic’s improper installation of the elevator trim actuator, which resulted in reversed elevator trim control, and his subsequent failure to detect the misrigging of the elevator cables during the postmaintenance inspection. |
| Dec 12, 2014 | Wendover, UT | N961GW | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness during a turn which resulted in a loss of airplane control. |
| Dec 10, 2014 | Springfield, IL | N661SP | Incident | minor |
The improper installation of a doubler patch, which prevented the right flap from actuating and moving properly and led to the subsequent interference…The improper installation of a doubler patch, which prevented the right flap from actuating and moving properly and led to the subsequent interference with the aileron. |
| Dec 09, 2014 | Jeffrey, WY | N4881K | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate approach and excessive airspeed, which resulted in a long landing, the subsequent runway overrun, and impact with terrain. Cont…The pilot's inadequate approach and excessive airspeed, which resulted in a long landing, the subsequent runway overrun, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. |
| Dec 08, 2014 | Mount Pleasant, TX | N787PB | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane at low altitude resulting in the airplane impacting power lines. |
| Dec 06, 2014 | Berrien Springs, MI | N25979 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his poor decision not to abort the landing before the airplane traveled off th…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his poor decision not to abort the landing before the airplane traveled off the end of the airstrip. |
| Dec 06, 2014 | Campo Grande, BR | PT-JSM | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 05, 2014 | Brookline, NH | N50709 | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an off-airport landing following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that …The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an off-airport landing following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination. |
| Dec 04, 2014 | Vero Beach, FL | N756EB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Dec 04, 2014 | Sussex, NJ | N8296Z | Minor | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the No. 2 cylinder valve area during the most recent annual inspection, which resulted in the in-flig…Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the No. 2 cylinder valve area during the most recent annual inspection, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the intake valve springs due to rust on the spring surfaces and subsequent fatigue cracking. |
| Dec 02, 2014 | Edinburg, TX | N9452T | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the non-certificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inflight decision …The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the non-certificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inflight decision making. |
| Nov 29, 2014 | Hartford, CT | N759VG | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for a reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination reveale…The partial loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for a reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures. |
| Nov 28, 2014 | Alzada, MT | N3292A | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain. |
| Nov 24, 2014 | Obyan, USA | N12915 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions. |
| Nov 24, 2014 | TAMPA, FL | N610KC | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination. |
| Nov 23, 2014 | San Luis Obispo, CA | N97347 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare with a crosswind. |
| Nov 20, 2014 | St. Petersburg, FL | N6004S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a hangar. |
| Nov 17, 2014 | Fulton, MO | N401ME | Serious (3) | substantial |
A failure of the right engine magneto distributor drive gears, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the acci…A failure of the right engine magneto distributor drive gears, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to inspect and maintain the magnetos in accordance with the engine manufacturer’s specifications. |
| Nov 16, 2014 | New Buffalo, MN | N6985G | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing was the s…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing was the snow on the runway surface. |
| Nov 15, 2014 | La Verne, CA | N9420R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the nose…The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the nosewheel assembly revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Nov 13, 2014 | Lake Pontchartrain, LA | N46707 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The airplane's collision with water for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not located. |
| Nov 12, 2014 | Sarasota, FL | N60155 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the engin…The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the engine firewall. The student pilot's lack of overall flying experience was a factor. |
| Nov 12, 2014 | Whitney, USA | C-GJAO | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |