Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2006 | Mooresville, NC | N64382 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Sep 26, 2006 | Bennett, CO | N93873 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and th…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and the pilot's improper in-flight planning. |
| Sep 24, 2006 | Palmer, AK | N7939B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the proper positioning of the magneto switch during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a partia…The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the proper positioning of the magneto switch during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and a subsequent collision with high vegetation during the takeoff run. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper positioning of the magneto switch on the left magneto position. |
| Sep 23, 2006 | Pembroke Pine, FL | N45945 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the runway sign. |
| Sep 22, 2006 | Naples, FL | N320CP | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. A drainage ditch and wind were contributing factors…The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. A drainage ditch and wind were contributing factors. |
| Sep 20, 2006 | Anchorage, AK | N7745E | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A fac…The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a landing gear collapse. |
| Sep 18, 2006 | Lantana, FL | N24403 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Sep 14, 2006 | Kennett, MO | N5858M | Incident | substantial |
Separation of the left main landing gear torque link during landing resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion. Contributing factors were a …Separation of the left main landing gear torque link during landing resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion. Contributing factors were a failure to comply with the airframe manufacturer's service bulletin, and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control after the torque link separation. |
| Sep 13, 2006 | Moab, UT | N29MX | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain current NOTAMS which resulted in an on-ground collision with a construction berm while landing. |
| Sep 13, 2006 | Lewistown, MT | N5074H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve and nose down. A contributing factor was the…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve and nose down. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition. |
| Sep 12, 2006 | Wasco, CA | N6238U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision in leaving the engine running while he left the airplane unattended. |
| Sep 07, 2006 | Shelton, WA | N5482T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to a practice soft-field landing, and the certified flight instructor's failure to take remedial …The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to a practice soft-field landing, and the certified flight instructor's failure to take remedial action. Factors include the pilot's failure to use a checklist. |
| Sep 06, 2006 | Cedar Rapids, IA | N2430A | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird during climb to cruise altitude. |
| Sep 04, 2006 | Baltimore, MD | N65659 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 03, 2006 | Hoexter, GE | N666JG | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 03, 2006 | Arock, OR | N9026C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and substantial damage to the a…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors included the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, the delayed go-around, and the tailwind condition. |
| Sep 01, 2006 | Spanish Springs, NV | N97306 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around and to attain an adequate climb rate. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and t…the pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around and to attain an adequate climb rate. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the likely quartering tail wind that may have affected the aircraft's climb gradient. |
| Sep 01, 2006 | Matinicus Islnd, ME | N8411Q | Incident | minor | An engine kick back of undetermined origin during engine start. |
| Aug 30, 2006 | Fairfield, UT | N5464N | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot-rated-passenger to maintain adequate airspeed on final during a simulated engine-out approach, resulting in the aircraft desc…The failure of the pilot-rated-passenger to maintain adequate airspeed on final during a simulated engine-out approach, resulting in the aircraft descending into the terrain about 40 feet short of the runway, and the failure of the pilot-in-command to take remedial action. |
| Aug 30, 2006 | Healy, AK | N5375R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associa…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were rising terrain, and the pilot's low altitude flight. |
| Aug 29, 2006 | Winder, GA | N856CP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around. |
| Aug 26, 2006 | Valentine, NE | N4730Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop by the pilot. A …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop by the pilot. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusting crosswind condition. |
| Aug 25, 2006 | Gainesville, TX | N6102Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a porpoise. |
| Aug 25, 2006 | Kodiak, AK | N800NL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a rock striking the horizontal stabilizer during the landing roll. |
| Aug 22, 2006 | So Lake Tahoe, CA | N6821R | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his inadequate remedial actions during a balloon in the landing flare, which resulted in a st…the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his inadequate remedial actions during a balloon in the landing flare, which resulted in a stall and hard landing. |