Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2012 | Maryville, TN | N1264S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s fa…The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to clear obstacles. |
| Oct 15, 2012 | Simpson, LA | N2126R | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering between areas of precipitation during a night cross-country flight. |
| Oct 11, 2012 | Mobile, AL | N4939V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to perform the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the designa…The pilot’s failure to perform the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the designated pilot examiner’s inadequate remedial action. |
| Oct 09, 2012 | Buckland, AK | N9575G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of airplane control during final approach in gusty wind conditions. |
| Oct 08, 2012 | Cedar Key, FL | N97757 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Oct 08, 2012 | Buckland, AK | N8808 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff from an off-airport site, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. |
| Oct 07, 2012 | St Maries, ID | N2780X | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any…The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Oct 06, 2012 | Izmir, TU | TC-CBI | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 06, 2012 | Outjo, WA | V5-YUL | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Oct 02, 2012 | Burlington, VT | N8025M | Incident | substantial |
The collapse of the left main landing gear due to a failure of the left main gear bellcrank pin for reasons that could not be determined because the p…The collapse of the left main landing gear due to a failure of the left main gear bellcrank pin for reasons that could not be determined because the pieces of the fractured bellcrank pin were not located. |
| Oct 01, 2012 | Port Lions, AK | N2028G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to take off with ice- and snow-contaminated wings. |
| Sep 30, 2012 | Innsbruck, AU | N738W | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 30, 2012 | Tiskilwa, IL | N82GS | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s loss of control while preforming a short field takeoff. |
| Sep 29, 2012 | Eugene, OR | N95840 | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did…A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have resulted in the loss of engine power. |
| Sep 29, 2012 | Selma, AL | N1537T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine and a partial loss of engine power on the lef…The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine and a partial loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation. |
| Sep 29, 2012 | Fredericksburg, VA | N66246 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. |
| Sep 29, 2012 | Huntington, UT | N3115D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a gust front during the takeoff roll, which resulted in loss of control of the airplane. |
| Sep 26, 2012 | Statesboro, GA | N127AR | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 25, 2012 | St Johns, AZ | N5892E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions. |
| Sep 25, 2012 | Richmond, KY | N53720 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. |
| Sep 25, 2012 | Spearfish, SD | N6979E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed decision to abandon the landing attempt, which resulted in the airplane colliding with rising terrain. |
| Sep 24, 2012 | Roraima, BR | PT-KSB | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 23, 2012 | Atlantic Ocean, AO | N8059X | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s suicidal act. |
| Sep 23, 2012 | Fort Thomas, KY | N735FJ | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to periodically add engine power during an extended descent in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in insufficient carbure…The pilot’s failure to periodically add engine power during an extended descent in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in insufficient carburetor heat, the gradual build-up of carburetor ice, and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Sep 22, 2012 | Land O'Lakes, FL | N21750 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s decision to continue the cross-country flight while fatigued, which resulted in him falling asleep during the initial descent for landing. |