Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2012 | Corinth, MS | N8465J | Minor | substantial |
The improper torque application on the crankshaft gear bolt by maintenance personnel during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure …The improper torque application on the crankshaft gear bolt by maintenance personnel during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the locking tab washer and gear alignment dowel and subsequent engine stoppage. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s exceedence of the engine overhaul calendar year limits recommended by the engine manufacturer. |
| Sep 20, 2012 | Branson, MO | N34722 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in dark night conditions. |
| Sep 19, 2012 | Quitman, MS | N172HA | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 17, 2012 | Snohomish, WA | N8130F | Minor | substantial | The failure of the right wheel brake hydraulic line during the landing roll, which rendered the brake system inoperative. |
| Sep 16, 2012 | Eloy, AZ | N8293E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Sep 15, 2012 | Andrews, OR | N1164Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. |
| Sep 15, 2012 | Atqasuk, AK | N84549 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while performing a high-speed taxi in windy conditions. |
| Sep 15, 2012 | Mecosta, MI | N58844 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control. |
| Sep 14, 2012 | Nampa, ID | N90RW | Serious (1) | substantial |
An uncommanded bank after takeoff followed by an aerodynamic stall. The reason for the uncommanded bank could not be determined because postaccident e…An uncommanded bank after takeoff followed by an aerodynamic stall. The reason for the uncommanded bank could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Sep 14, 2012 | Bethel, AK | N543AR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Sep 13, 2012 | Denali Park, AK | N4786Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an electric transmission line during the approach to land because he was distracted by the airplane’s b…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an electric transmission line during the approach to land because he was distracted by the airplane’s broken and deflected landing ski. Contributing to the accident was the in-flight failure of the right ski connecting bolt and the subsequent ski deflection. |
| Sep 11, 2012 | Kenedy, TX | N5534G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear. |
| Sep 11, 2012 | Salina, KS | N824KS | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's improper flare in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 10, 2012 | Opa-Locka, FL | N218LG | Incident | minor |
The pilot’s turning the airplane too sharply while exiting the runway, which resulted in the failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank due to a…The pilot’s turning the airplane too sharply while exiting the runway, which resulted in the failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank due to an overstress fracture. |
| Sep 09, 2012 | Acreúna Municipality, BR | N1009F | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 09, 2012 | Cambria, CA | N80SS | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane sank in the ocean and was not recove…A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane sank in the ocean and was not recovered. |
| Sep 09, 2012 | Phillipsburg, OH | N2484L | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 09, 2012 | Macapá, BR | PT-WYK | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 07, 2012 | Marion, SC | N635CP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 07, 2012 | Rome, IT | I-EJRA | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 05, 2012 | Hamilton, TX | N8260T | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve that was stuck in the open position. |
| Sep 05, 2012 | Fort Worth, TX | N69924 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident were the unlatched n…The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident were the unlatched nose cargo door, the pilot’s diverted attention, and the pilot's mental ability to handle the emergency situation. |
| Sep 03, 2012 | Sebring, FL | N9965P | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 03, 2012 | Tillatoba, MS | N761YN | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel management and his decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions with low fuel, which resulted in a total …The pilot's improper fuel management and his decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions with low fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 03, 2012 | Toledo, OR | N3700V | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. |