Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 2006 | McHenry, MD | N7953F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb. |
| Oct 31, 2006 | Richfield, UT | N2097G | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inability to compensate for the gusty crosswinds during the initial part of the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control …The student pilot's inability to compensate for the gusty crosswinds during the initial part of the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a noseover. Factors associated with the accident are gusty crosswinds, and a mound/berm of dirt alongside the runway. |
| Oct 31, 2006 | Toms River, NJ | N6362T | Incident | substantial |
The private pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a landing …The private pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a landing short of the runway. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions. |
| Oct 31, 2006 | Wakefield, VA | N20931 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing. A factor to the accident was the wind gusts. |
| Oct 29, 2006 | Morgantown, WV | N952AC | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's improper planning and supervision of the student's solo cross …The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's improper planning and supervision of the student's solo cross country flight. A contributing factor was the wind gusts. |
| Oct 27, 2006 | Lancaster, PA | N68727 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a nosegear collapse during landing. |
| Oct 27, 2006 | Lake Havasu Cit, AZ | N56MB | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown. |
| Oct 23, 2006 | Willcox, AZ | N206LL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare and porpoising during landing. |
| Oct 23, 2006 | Delta, CO | N6849R | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and a proper descent rate during the landing. |
| Oct 22, 2006 | Ames, IA | N5274S | Incident | substantial |
The fatigue failure of the landing gear actuator pin and the exterior visual maintenance inspection for cracks not possible by company maintenance per…The fatigue failure of the landing gear actuator pin and the exterior visual maintenance inspection for cracks not possible by company maintenance personnel. |
| Oct 21, 2006 | Friday Harbor, WA | N4942U | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird during takeoff. |
| Oct 21, 2006 | Ormond Beach, FL | N401ER | Incident | substantial | The failure of the student pilot to initiate a recovery from the bounced landing resulting in a hard landing. |
| Oct 17, 2006 | Dexter, MO | N873MP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper runway selection for landing and the pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the tailwind. |
| Oct 15, 2006 | Vicksburg, MS | N1013Y | Incident | substantial | The structural damage to the firewall during a suspected hard landing. |
| Oct 13, 2006 | Statesville, NC | N180VT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the runway. |
| Oct 11, 2006 | Belhaven, NC | N91181 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight …The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Oct 09, 2006 | Grand Rapids, MN | N739XK | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to the failure of the nose landing gear. The ove…The student pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to the failure of the nose landing gear. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor. |
| Oct 08, 2006 | St Charles, MO | N4775D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to properly judge the landing flare and his inadequate recovery from the resulting bounced landing. A contributing factor was the…The pilot's failure to properly judge the landing flare and his inadequate recovery from the resulting bounced landing. A contributing factor was the inadvertent pilot induced oscillation (porpoise) after initial runway contact. |
| Oct 06, 2006 | Glendale, AZ | N97811 | Incident | substantial |
the student's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing. The certified flight instructor…the student's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing. The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight is also causal. |
| Oct 05, 2006 | Spokane, WA | N134GW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive braking which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during the landing roll. A taxiway sign was a factor. |
| Oct 05, 2006 | Boise, ID | N70946 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing. A contributing factor was the temporary construction fence next to the taxiway. |
| Oct 02, 2006 | Kalispell, MT | N1920E | Incident | substantial | The fracture of the adjusting bellcrank in overstress due to binding in a linkage forward of the bell crank. |
| Oct 01, 2006 | Juneau, AK | N206AK | Incident | substantial |
The separation of the number 6 cylinder assembly from the engine during cruise flight, which resulted in a hard forced landing in rough ocean swells. …The separation of the number 6 cylinder assembly from the engine during cruise flight, which resulted in a hard forced landing in rough ocean swells. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough ocean swells. |
| Oct 01, 2006 | Barton City, MI | N64257 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inadvertent selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in the overrun. A contribut…The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his inadvertent selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in the overrun. A contributing factor was the tailwind encountered during landing. Additional factors were the wet, turf runway, and the rock pile located off the end of the runway. |
| Sep 30, 2006 | Cambridge, MD | N61WT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. |