Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2007 | Colby, KS | N2870J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll resulting in a ground loop. |
| Jul 18, 2007 | Pahokee, FL | N907JW | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper flare during the landing which resulted in a hard landing. The student pilot's failure to relinquish control of the airc…The student pilot's improper flare during the landing which resulted in a hard landing. The student pilot's failure to relinquish control of the aircraft, the flight instructors inadequate supervision and not being able to recover control of the aircraft from the student which led to an inadvertent stall were factors. |
| Jul 18, 2007 | Vero Beach, FL | N93574 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over. |
| Jul 16, 2007 | Throckmorton, TX | N13441 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines. A contributing factor was the prevailing dusk illumination. |
| Jul 16, 2007 | New Hartford, MO | N4412Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree line during the turn between aerial application passes. The low altitude, the downdraft encou…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree line during the turn between aerial application passes. The low altitude, the downdraft encountered by the pilot, and the trees were contributing factors. |
| Jul 15, 2007 | Madison, SD | N3306D | Incident | substantial |
The tailwheel vibrations during the landing roll that resulted in the tailwheel spring disconnect. Directional control was not possible and the grass…The tailwheel vibrations during the landing roll that resulted in the tailwheel spring disconnect. Directional control was not possible and the grassy terrain were factors. |
| Jul 15, 2007 | Astoria, OR | N233KS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown, resulting in an inadvertent swerve and collapse of the left ma…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown, resulting in an inadvertent swerve and collapse of the left main and nose landing gears. |
| Jul 15, 2007 | Leadore, ID | N2625G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of control an…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain during the takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition. |
| Jul 15, 2007 | Beverly, MA | N13151 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and nose gear collapse. A contributing factor was the wind gust. |
| Jul 14, 2007 | New Meadows, ID | N9374Z | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to the loss of engine oil pressure following the oil pump's drive shaft failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing…The loss of engine power due to the loss of engine oil pressure following the oil pump's drive shaft failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the rough/uneven terrain. |
| Jul 14, 2007 | Marble, CO | N3196D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot misjudging his altitude and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to the accid…The pilot misjudging his altitude and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the excessive descent rate, and the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 13, 2007 | Redding, CA | N5248D | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision concerning fuel system management and his failure to refuel while en route. |
| Jul 12, 2007 | Roche Harbor, WA | N9551B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension procedure prior to landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure …The pilot's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension procedure prior to landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of the electrical system. |
| Jul 10, 2007 | Montpelier, VT | N9890H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing. |
| Jul 09, 2007 | Ulysses, KS | N9076R | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jul 09, 2007 | Orland, CA | N4521M | Incident | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight inspection and preparation, and his failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the anticipa…Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight inspection and preparation, and his failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the anticipated flight. |
| Jul 08, 2007 | Lexington, TX | N5518B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from the unsuitable runway. Contributing to this accident was the soft terrain in the overrun area. |
| Jul 08, 2007 | New Haven, CT | N759BY | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor to the accident was the wind gusts. |
| Jul 08, 2007 | Webster, WI | N2292Y | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's misjudged flare during the subsequent forced landing. |
| Jul 06, 2007 | Muncie, IN | N7693U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the …The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the premature flare and the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 06, 2007 | Pedricktown, NJ | N52650 | Incident | substantial |
The first pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and water contamination of the airplane's fuel system. A factor contributing to the accident was r…The first pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and water contamination of the airplane's fuel system. A factor contributing to the accident was rough/uneven terrain. |
| Jul 05, 2007 | Warrenton, VA | N6381D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 03, 2007 | Spanish Fork, UT | N619TH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged landing flare resulting in a porpoise and hard touchdown. |
| Jul 03, 2007 | Loveland, CO | N5129C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted, and his failure to use the BEFORE LAND…The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted, and his failure to use the BEFORE LANDING checklist. |
| Jul 02, 2007 | Newcastle, UT | N84888 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty and crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. |