Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2012 | La Grange, TX | N732BL | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to the loss of oil to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of…The total loss of engine power due to the loss of oil to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the engine oil filter adaptor, which resulted in the loss of oil to the engine. |
| Nov 07, 2012 | Conway, AR | N887JA | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the lack of fuel and resulted in fuel exhaustion during climb, and the pilot's sub…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the lack of fuel and resulted in fuel exhaustion during climb, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude from which he was unable to recover. |
| Nov 06, 2012 | Modesto, CA | N21391 | Minor | substantial | Failure of the throttle control cable during maneuvering flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. |
| Nov 06, 2012 | Wichita, KS | N793FE | Fatal (1) | substantial | The total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured compressor turbine blade due to high-cycle fatigue. |
| Nov 05, 2012 | Stotts City, MO | N6BS | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after he shut down the right engine in flight due a loss of oil pressure. Contributing to the acciden…The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after he shut down the right engine in flight due a loss of oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to reposition the unairworthy airplane during twilight after extensive maintenance had been done to the right engine along with a known mechanical deficiency with the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's improper assembly and installation of the right engine's oil filter adapter, which resulted in a loss of oil to that engine. |
| Nov 04, 2012 | Gothenburg, NE | N8375G | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact …The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Nov 03, 2012 | Roanoke, TX | N985GE | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles on the runway approach path. Contributing to the accident was the airport management'…The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles on the runway approach path. Contributing to the accident was the airport management's decision to relocate the runway displaced threshold, which did not provide an adequate safety margin for approaching aircraft, and the automobile driver's inadequate lookout for approaching aircraft before crossing the runway's approach path. |
| Nov 03, 2012 | Van Nuys, CA | N545ER | Incident | minor | The pilot of another airplane did not maintain a proper visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision. |
| Nov 02, 2012 | McKinney, TX | N172FU | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing. |
| Nov 02, 2012 | Watsonville, CA | N77227 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll. |
| Nov 01, 2012 | San Marcos, TX | N10PM | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to takeoff in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a los…The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to takeoff in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. |
| Oct 31, 2012 | Kiim, EC | HC-CBG | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Long Beach, CA | N48340 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Ballarat, Australia, AS | VH-TKI | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 27, 2012 | Calexico, CA | N1332D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Oct 27, 2012 | Oakland, CA | N43CE | Incident | minor | The pilot’s failure to follow proper procedures to confirm that the main landing gear was down and locked before landing. |
| Oct 24, 2012 | Carrollton, OH | N5978E | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s collision with two deer during the takeoff roll. |
| Oct 22, 2012 | Talkeetna, AK | N1694M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Oct 21, 2012 | Seneca Falls, NY | N1791Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in an impact with a drainage ditch. |
| Oct 21, 2012 | Mansfield, MA | N7250S | Incident | substantial | The pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice. |
| Oct 20, 2012 | Indian Trail, NC | N2879U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper use of flaps for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to attain adequate climb airspeed and subsequent collision wil…The pilot’s improper use of flaps for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to attain adequate climb airspeed and subsequent collision will trees during takeoff. |
| Oct 20, 2012 | Weyers Cave, VA | N1431F | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Oct 20, 2012 | Miami, FL | N974BC | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's improper power management during a steep, obstacle-clearance approach, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Oct 19, 2012 | Nantucket, MA | N576QS | Incident | minor |
The incorrect installation of the left main gear aft trunnion pivot pin by maintenance personnel, which resulted in separation of the aft portion of t…The incorrect installation of the left main gear aft trunnion pivot pin by maintenance personnel, which resulted in separation of the aft portion of the left main gear trunnion from the aft trunnion fitting and minor damage to the airplane. |
| Oct 18, 2012 | Yucca, AZ | N20939 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to take corrective action to avoid terrain during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident exam…The pilot’s failure to take corrective action to avoid terrain during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |