Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2005 | West Mifflin, PA | N6149S | Incident | minor | The failure of the landing gear actuator downlock pin due to fatigue, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing on landing. |
| May 17, 2005 | Islip, NY | N9344L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle while taxiing. |
| May 15, 2005 | Houston, TX | N1766X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was reported partial loss of brake control. |
| May 14, 2005 | Dillingham, AK | N4606C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Factors associated with the acc…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. |
| May 14, 2005 | Fowler, CO | N666DB | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance, resulting in an in-flight collision with transmission lines. |
| May 12, 2005 | Missoula, MT | N7866Z | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a taxiway identification sign as he attempted to turn off the runway onto the taxiway during the last p…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a taxiway identification sign as he attempted to turn off the runway onto the taxiway during the last part of the landing roll. Factors include a taxiway identification sign in the vicinity of the intersection of the runway and the taxiway. |
| May 11, 2005 | Caldwell, NJ | N64815 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| May 10, 2005 | Homer, AK | N8305A | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and collision with a ditch.…The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and collision with a ditch. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| May 10, 2005 | Plattsmouth, NE | N4987R | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accide…The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusting crosswind. |
| May 06, 2005 | Camarillo, CA | N6205N | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. A contributing factor was the wet dirt at the runway edge. |
| May 05, 2005 | Elk River, ID | N77377 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. An inadvertent ground loop was a factor. |
| May 04, 2005 | Millville, NJ | N5150B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance to the restaurant sundeck. |
| May 02, 2005 | Clearwater, FL | N66113 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Apr 30, 2005 | China, ME | N6256R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper inflight decision to land in a field instead of a nearby airport, after encountering deteriorating weather conditions. A factor …The pilot's improper inflight decision to land in a field instead of a nearby airport, after encountering deteriorating weather conditions. A factor was the deteriorating weather conditions. |
| Apr 30, 2005 | Klagenfurt, AU | D-EKFV | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 28, 2005 | Anchorage, AK | N2658S | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during descent due to a loose mixture control linkage, and the pilot/owner's failure to maintain the airplane's annual in…A total loss of engine power during descent due to a loose mixture control linkage, and the pilot/owner's failure to maintain the airplane's annual inspection schedule, which resulted in a forced landing in an area that contained power lines and trees. |
| Apr 27, 2005 | Anchorage, AK | N2981D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing from landing, which resulted in an on ground collision with the sign. |
| Apr 27, 2005 | Anchorage, AK | N4685A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain during the landing roll, and subsequent nos…The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain during the landing roll, and subsequent nose down of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain. |
| Apr 27, 2005 | Eureka, MT | N1387Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include a 10 knot crosswind, with gusts up to 15…The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include a 10 knot crosswind, with gusts up to 15 knots, and a taxiway sign near the point where the aircraft exited the runway. |
| Apr 27, 2005 | Palo Alto, CA | N737WF | Incident | substantial | The student's failure to maintain directional control and the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight. |
| Apr 25, 2005 | Anchorage, AK | N4563B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane nosing over. A factor…The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Apr 23, 2005 | Corona, CA | N270KC | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind/wind gust condition and his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. |
| Apr 18, 2005 | Wasilla, AK | N4557F | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision of the second pilot during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a…The flight instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision of the second pilot during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an intentional ground-loop by the instructor. A factor in the accident was the dual student's ( a certificated private pilot) loss of directional control during the landing roll. |
| Apr 18, 2005 | Jackson, MI | N1082D | Incident | substantial |
The fracture of the left brake master cylinder piston rod, which resulted in the total failure of the left-side brake system and the subsequent loss o…The fracture of the left brake master cylinder piston rod, which resulted in the total failure of the left-side brake system and the subsequent loss of directional control during landing roll. An additional cause was the encountered ground-loop. |
| Apr 17, 2005 | Wellington, OH | N1086F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun during landing. A fac…The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun during landing. A factor in the accident was the tail wind. |