Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02, 2012 | Albemarle, NC | N8475U | Serious | minor | The student pilot's failure to remain clear of the airplane’s rotating propeller. |
| Dec 02, 2012 | Kahului, HI | N3554Y | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The noninstrument-rated pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control while operating over water in dark night co…The noninstrument-rated pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control while operating over water in dark night conditions with reduced visibility due to rain in the area. |
| Dec 01, 2012 | McKinney, TX | N737TY | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing. |
| Nov 30, 2012 | Bryans Corner, OK | N1324G | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured compressor turbine blade due to fatigue cracking. |
| Nov 28, 2012 | Lansing, MI | N1912Q | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to the loss of fuel flow through the airplane's fuel tank selector valve. |
| Nov 27, 2012 | Wells, TX | N67SR | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to continue the flight into an area of extreme weather, which led to the in-flight encounter with a thunderstorm and structural f…The pilot’s decision to continue the flight into an area of extreme weather, which led to the in-flight encounter with a thunderstorm and structural failure of the wings and tail. |
| Nov 25, 2012 | Van Nuys, CA | N5229U | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue fractures of two crankshaft gear teeth from corrosion pitting, which resulted in an…A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue fractures of two crankshaft gear teeth from corrosion pitting, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing and collision with obstacles on the ground. |
| Nov 21, 2012 | Mancelona, MI | N5419A | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccide…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no preimpact malfunction or anomaly that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Nov 20, 2012 | Red Oak, IA | N8000S | Incident | substantial |
The loss of control while landing due to the solo student pilot's delay to execute a go-around and his improper control inputs during a bounced landin…The loss of control while landing due to the solo student pilot's delay to execute a go-around and his improper control inputs during a bounced landing. |
| Nov 20, 2012 | San Rafael, CA | N3919Y | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies t…The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Nov 19, 2012 | Cuchilla La Laja, CO | HK4890G | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 18, 2012 | Snow Lake, CA | C-GAGP | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 18, 2012 | Savannah, GA | N78304 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while operating in night, instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation. |
| Nov 18, 2012 | Poplar Grove, IL | N4811G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. |
| Nov 17, 2012 | Bondurant, WY | N61LN | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The noninstrument-rated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering around weather. |
| Nov 17, 2012 | Greenwood, SC | N6763L | Incident | substantial | Collision with a deer during the landing roll, which resulted in a compromised fuel tank and a postimpact fire. |
| Nov 16, 2012 | Owls Head, ME | N6142F | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The vehicle driver's failure to verify that the runway was not occupied by an airplane before crossing the runway, which resulted in the vehicle being…The vehicle driver's failure to verify that the runway was not occupied by an airplane before crossing the runway, which resulted in the vehicle being struck by a departing airplane, and the pilot's continued takeoff with flight control damage, which subsequently resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitude. |
| Nov 16, 2012 | Ostermaima, SW | SE-KHX | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 15, 2012 | Moline, IL | N6231F | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Nov 15, 2012 | Lexington, KY | N9985B | Incident | substantial |
The rupture of the landing gear’s hydraulic pressure hose, which resulted in the depletion of all of the hydraulic fluid, and the inability of the lan…The rupture of the landing gear’s hydraulic pressure hose, which resulted in the depletion of all of the hydraulic fluid, and the inability of the landing gear to raise or lower. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved hydraulic hose by unknown maintenance personnel. |
| Nov 13, 2012 | San Antonio, TX | N856DK | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s misjudgment of the landing speed and the runway distance remaining and his delay in applying the brakes, which resulted in an overrun. |
| Nov 11, 2012 | Shaver Lake, CA | N700EM | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to regain airplane control following a sudden rapid descent during cruise, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to…The pilot's failure to regain airplane control following a sudden rapid descent during cruise, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to make the flight with a failed vacuum pump, particularly at high altitude in night conditions. |
| Nov 11, 2012 | Sao Paulo, BR | PR-MRG | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 11, 2012 | Jasper, GA | N9633T | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s prolonged sideslip maneuvers during the descent to landing. Contributing to t…A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s prolonged sideslip maneuvers during the descent to landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s lack of a required placard advising pilots to avoid lengthy sideslip maneuvers with fuel tanks less than 1/2 full. |
| Nov 11, 2012 | Maricopa, AZ | N65835 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with…The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain. |