Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 02, 2013 | Delta, CO | N2012Y | Incident | substantial |
The loss of propeller control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have preclud…The loss of propeller control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and the airplane’s subsequent collision with power lines during the forced landing. |
| May 01, 2013 | Covington, LA | N8899V | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a banner towing operation, which resulted in the airplane stalling and landing hard. |
| May 01, 2013 | Oakland, CA | N216WA | Incident | substantial | A failure of the left main landing gear pivot bolt in overstress during landing. |
| May 01, 2013 | Saint Louis, MO | N731NR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear or check that it was in the down position before landing. |
| Apr 29, 2013 | Lakeport, CA | N20800 | Incident | substantial |
Loss of engine power during climb due to a failure of the No. 2 piston assembly; the reason for the failure could not be determined because of the ext…Loss of engine power during climb due to a failure of the No. 2 piston assembly; the reason for the failure could not be determined because of the extent of damage to the piston assembly. |
| Apr 29, 2013 | Calabasas, CA | N64030 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The failure of the pilots in both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision. |
| Apr 28, 2013 | Bethel, ME | N180VW | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Apr 28, 2013 | Henderson, NV | N3483E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, including operating in excess of the maximum certified gross weight and center of gravity limits at a high …The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, including operating in excess of the maximum certified gross weight and center of gravity limits at a high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff. |
| Apr 28, 2013 | New Orleans, LA | N737FK | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to perform a steep climb before going around following a low pass for a banner tow pickup. |
| Apr 28, 2013 | Albuquerque, NM | N4420C | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Dade City, FL | N5944J | Minor | substantial | The in-flight loosening of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm stud, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Newburgh, NY | N5314C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control when the brakes bound and a subsequent ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the inadequat…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control when the brakes bound and a subsequent ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the brakes by the pilot/owner. |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Davis, WV | N96178 | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot’s improper glidepath as he approached the runway and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the landing. |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Belem, BR | PR-LJI | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 24, 2013 | Nenana, AK | N756DJ | Incident | substantial |
Ice accretion in the right main landing gear wheel brake during departure, which prevented the right main landing gear from rotating on landing and re…Ice accretion in the right main landing gear wheel brake during departure, which prevented the right main landing gear from rotating on landing and resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a snow bank. |
| Apr 23, 2013 | Americus, GA | N757GX | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed decision to terminate the practice approach during a simulated loss of engine power maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent col…The pilot’s delayed decision to terminate the practice approach during a simulated loss of engine power maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with utility wires. |
| Apr 21, 2013 | Colorado Springs, CO | N538MA | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Apr 20, 2013 | Stow, MA | N739CK | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions. |
| Apr 20, 2013 | Albuquerque, NM | N6955E | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control during taxi due to an inadvertent encounter with a dust devil. |
| Apr 20, 2013 | Reading, MI | N3682L | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to the improper securing of the throttle linkage by maintenance personnel. |
| Apr 19, 2013 | Williamsburg, VA | N111BK | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a base-to-final turn with a gusting wind and potential turbulence/wind shear, which resulted i…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a base-to-final turn with a gusting wind and potential turbulence/wind shear, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. |
| Apr 18, 2013 | Lancaster, SC | N76688 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and his failure to turn off the carburetor heat during a go-around, which resulted in degraded engine per…The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and his failure to turn off the carburetor heat during a go-around, which resulted in degraded engine performance and the airplane’s subsequent collision with trees at the end of the runway. |
| Apr 18, 2013 | Corvallis, OR | N711BG | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent selection and activation of the landing gear handle rather than the flap handle during the landing roll. Contributing to the a…The pilot's inadvertent selection and activation of the landing gear handle rather than the flap handle during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to alter the configuration of the airplane before exiting the runway. |
| Apr 16, 2013 | Luxembourg, LU | LX-FGL | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 16, 2013 | Palatka, FL | N812F | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear after takeoff from a runway, and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended. |