Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2014 | Para, BR | PR-WCO | Fatal (2) | destroyed | <br /><br /> |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Cooper Landing, AK | N3024F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to correctly use carburetor heat, resulting in a loss of engine power and collision with terrain. |
| Apr 28, 2014 | Fairbanks, AK | N77336 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop. |
| Apr 26, 2014 | Port Orange, FL | N300ET | Incident | minor |
The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing and his failure to go around when he recognized that he would not be able to sto…The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing and his failure to go around when he recognized that he would not be able to stop the airplane on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Apr 25, 2014 | Llano, TX | N9373F | Incident | substantial |
The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact fai…The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Apr 23, 2014 | Gracias, HO | HR-AVN | Fatal (4) | destroyed | <br /><br /> |
| Apr 22, 2014 | Huntsville, AL | N35553 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. |
| Apr 22, 2014 | Gilford, NH | N262ME | Incident | substantial |
The pilot misjudged the float equipped airplane's altitude while maneuvering above the surface of a lake, which resulted in a float inadvertently cont…The pilot misjudged the float equipped airplane's altitude while maneuvering above the surface of a lake, which resulted in a float inadvertently contacting the water. Contributing to the accident were the glassy water conditions and pilot's lack of recent experience in amphibious airplanes. |
| Apr 22, 2014 | Horseshoe Bay, TX | N866BS | Incident | substantial | The failure of the drive mechanism for the gearbox motor, which resulted in the gear not extending for the landing. |
| Apr 19, 2014 | Huron, SD | N9285A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. |
| Apr 19, 2014 | Somerville, NJ | N2219T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind. |
| Apr 18, 2014 | Searcy, AR | N9421X | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in oil starvation and a subsequent engine failure. |
| Apr 16, 2014 | Fredericksburg, TX | N50WP | Serious (2) | substantial | The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies. |
| Apr 11, 2014 | Louisa, VA | N156SA | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with known mechanical issues (fluctuating oil pressure and metal in the oil filter), which …The pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with known mechanical issues (fluctuating oil pressure and metal in the oil filter), which was the result of undertorqued cylinder through bolts. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine through bolts, which led to the eventual failure of the crankshaft. |
| Apr 10, 2014 | Colebrook, NH | N2143N | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to power out of soft snow with a gusty quartering tailwind which resulted in the tail of the airplane rising and the airplane nos…The pilot's decision to power out of soft snow with a gusty quartering tailwind which resulted in the tail of the airplane rising and the airplane nosing over. |
| Apr 10, 2014 | Everett, WA | N1152Z | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway surface and colliding with…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway surface and colliding with a sign. |
| Apr 08, 2014 | Albuquerque, NM | N5306U | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Apr 08, 2014 | Shaw Island, WA | N685S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare with a gusting tailwind. |
| Apr 08, 2014 | Leesburg, VA | N4862U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to t…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions. |
| Apr 08, 2014 | Kwethluk, AK | N126AR | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The check airman's delayed remedial action and initiation of a recovery procedure after a simulated pitch trim excursion, which resulted in a loss of …The check airman's delayed remedial action and initiation of a recovery procedure after a simulated pitch trim excursion, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. |
| Apr 07, 2014 | Daytona Beach, FL | N2630B | Incident | substantial |
The inadvertent encounter with a microburst during taxi from landing that resulted in the aircraft being turned over inverted and receiving substantia…The inadvertent encounter with a microburst during taxi from landing that resulted in the aircraft being turned over inverted and receiving substantial damage. |
| Apr 06, 2014 | Lee's Summit, MO | N761BT | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilots’ inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and a forced landing on a so…The pilots’ inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and a forced landing on a soft field. Contributing to the accident was the flying pilot’s improper use of flaps during the forced landing. |
| Apr 05, 2014 | Larimore, ND | N510ND | Incident | substantial |
Failure of the pilot to attain and maintain sufficient control inputs to compensate for the crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the flight ins…Failure of the pilot to attain and maintain sufficient control inputs to compensate for the crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the pilot and the flight. |
| Apr 03, 2014 | Clayton, AL | N1631X | Minor | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the engine case through bolts, which resulted in the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and subsequ…Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the engine case through bolts, which resulted in the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Apr 01, 2014 | Anacortes, WA | N19982 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing roll resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. |