Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2014 | Littlefield, AZ | N84754 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane encountered high gusting wind while conducting low altitude flight in a narrow cany…The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane encountered high gusting wind while conducting low altitude flight in a narrow canyon, which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain. |
| Jul 21, 2014 | Greenfield, IN | N4545U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot failed to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. |
| Jul 21, 2014 | Russian Flat, MT | N66255 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified performance limitation…The pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified performance limitations, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin. |
| Jul 20, 2014 | Georgetown, TX | N5511B | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 20, 2014 | Albury Aerodrome, AS | VH-TRS | Fatal (1) | substantial | <br /><br /> |
| Jul 20, 2014 | Elliott Key, FL | N737TP | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The airplane’s vertical descent into water for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident airplane examinations revealed no mechanical …The airplane’s vertical descent into water for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident airplane examinations revealed no mechanical anomalies. |
| Jul 20, 2014 | Sedona, AZ | N42474 | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance the airplane’s critical angle-of attack while maneuvering through a canyon in hig…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance the airplane’s critical angle-of attack while maneuvering through a canyon in high-density altitude conditions at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jul 19, 2014 | Falmouth, MA | N18509 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in a touchdown near the departure end of the runway, a runway excursion, and…The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in a touchdown near the departure end of the runway, a runway excursion, and collision with trees. |
| Jul 19, 2014 | Sterling City, TX | N6035W | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing. |
| Jul 18, 2014 | El Monte, CA | N7571T | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly. Contributing to the accident was the owner's failure to perform an inspection of the assemb…The failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly. Contributing to the accident was the owner's failure to perform an inspection of the assembly in accordance with the manufacturer's service bulletin. |
| Jul 17, 2014 | Hagerstown, MD | N97528 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare. |
| Jul 16, 2014 | Rockville, IN | N13SK | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the dual magneto system. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the duel magn…A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the dual magneto system. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the duel magneto system. |
| Jul 16, 2014 | Midland, MI | N76097 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and his delayed application of engine power while on short final which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 16, 2014 | Murphysboro, IL | N737SY | Incident | substantial | A hard landing by person(s) unknown. |
| Jul 14, 2014 | Seward, AK | N9083M | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s execution of a hard uncoordinated landing, which resulted in the overstress fracture of the right main landing gear (MLG) axle attachment …The pilot’s execution of a hard uncoordinated landing, which resulted in the overstress fracture of the right main landing gear (MLG) axle attachment bolts and the subsequent separation of the of the right MLG axle. |
| Jul 10, 2014 | Edgewood, NM | N4842G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's in-flight loss of control resulting from a crosswind gust encountered immediately after takeoff. |
| Jul 09, 2014 | Tangara da Serra, BR | PR-TOT | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 08, 2014 | Edgewater, MD | N7368F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unanticipated convective gust front or low-level wind shear while landing, which resulted in a loss of contr…The pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unanticipated convective gust front or low-level wind shear while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing. |
| Jul 08, 2014 | Fall City, WA | N5816B | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to depart in low-ceiling conditions and his continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which…The pilot’s decision to depart in low-ceiling conditions and his continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Jul 08, 2014 | Baytown, TX | N3732R | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to verify the fuel onboard before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 07, 2014 | Wichita, KS | N4602S | Incident | substantial | Maintenance personnel’s improper landing gear system repair, which resulted in a hydraulic leak and subsequent gear collapse during landing. |
| Jul 06, 2014 | Topping, VA | N50824 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. |
| Jul 05, 2014 | Parma, NY | N76850 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the s…The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the failure of the aluminum center safety belt bracket. |
| Jul 05, 2014 | Denton, TX | N49785 | Incident | substantial | The in-flight failure of the right wing’s rear spar. |
| Jul 04, 2014 | Tomball, TX | N170CC | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and the tailwheel airplane nosing over. |