Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2005 | Truman, AR | N4842R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the s…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the sunglare. |
| Jun 10, 2005 | Carlsbad, CA | N1126U | Incident | substantial | the other pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain separation while taxiing. |
| Jun 08, 2005 | Buckley, WA | N2751S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and a forced landing. Contributing factors …The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and a forced landing. Contributing factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 08, 2005 | Ninilchick, AK | N2551D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll on a beach, which resulted in an on-ground collision with terrain. A …The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll on a beach, which resulted in an on-ground collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is a tailwind. |
| Jun 07, 2005 | Clarendon, TX | N9505B | Incident | — |
The loss of total engine power due to damage of the compressor stator vanes caused by a foreign object. A contributing factor was an in-flight ingest…The loss of total engine power due to damage of the compressor stator vanes caused by a foreign object. A contributing factor was an in-flight ingestion of bird(s). |
| Jun 07, 2005 | Wheeling, IL | N4978T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot failed to verify that the landing gear were fully extended and failed to perform the emergency landing gear extention procedures. Factors t…The pilot failed to verify that the landing gear were fully extended and failed to perform the emergency landing gear extention procedures. Factors to the accident included the low hydraulic fluid level, and the weak battery that resulted in a partial electrical failure. |
| Jun 01, 2005 | Willimantic, CT | N4606X | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
| May 30, 2005 | Osage Beach, MO | N3225U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accide…The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the improper landing flare. |
| May 30, 2005 | Stockton, CA | N172MR | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper use of the brakes, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| May 30, 2005 | Anchorage, AK | N4533B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop, and structural damage to the airplane…The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop, and structural damage to the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were a ground-loop, and wind gusts. |
| May 30, 2005 | Friendship, WI | N9623X | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors to the accident were the trees and the dark night light condition. |
| May 29, 2005 | Roanoke, TX | N757ME | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of distance needed to land to a full stop resulting in an overrun. Contributing factors were the prevailing rain and the enco…The pilot's misjudgment of distance needed to land to a full stop resulting in an overrun. Contributing factors were the prevailing rain and the encounter with hydroplaning conditions. |
| May 28, 2005 | Louisburg, NC | N22055 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control and collision with the ground. |
| May 28, 2005 | Fort Myers, FL | N416FR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 28, 2005 | Smith Center, KS | N6366Y | Incident | — |
Failure of the Piper airplane pilot to obtain visual separation from the Cessna airplane rolling out after landing on the intersecting runway resultin…Failure of the Piper airplane pilot to obtain visual separation from the Cessna airplane rolling out after landing on the intersecting runway resulting in a collision between the two aircraft. A contributing factor was the evasive maneuver attempted be the pilot of the Cessna. |
| May 27, 2005 | Raleigh, NC | N496AC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees |
| May 27, 2005 | Spokane, WA | N1770Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power while on approach for landing. |
| May 25, 2005 | Harvey, LA | N5120Q | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| May 25, 2005 | Neodesha, KS | N8337G | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing, his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and his subsequent …The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing, his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The pilot's attempt to abort the landing, and the soft grass and tree line adjacent to the runway pavement were contributing factors. |
| May 24, 2005 | Conroe, TX | N67770 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| May 24, 2005 | Jennings, LA | N7878F | Incident | substantial | The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision while on final approach. |
| May 22, 2005 | Madison, WI | N13558 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty winds and the sof…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty winds and the soft ground. |
| May 21, 2005 | Port Huron, MI | N860SA | Incident | substantial | The pilot not performing a go-around and misjudging the flare leading to a hard landing. |
| May 20, 2005 | Daytona Beach, FL | N864CP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane. |
| May 18, 2005 | Tucson, AZ | N9017H | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare that induced a porpoise, which resulted in the overload failure of the nose wheel assembly. |