Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2012 | Deland, FL | N49054 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control on final approach in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision t…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control on final approach in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate in an environment of thunderstorms and rapidly deteriorating weather. |
| Aug 20, 2012 | McCall, ID | N735KV | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s selection of the wrong route while flying in mountainous terrain at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane im…The flight instructor’s selection of the wrong route while flying in mountainous terrain at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane impacting terrain when the increase in elevation exceeded the airplane’s climb performance. |
| Aug 20, 2012 | Hood River, OR | N34SR | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 18, 2012 | Raeford, NC | N80GE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land in a grassy area next to a paved runway, which resulted in impact with a ditch and subsequent nose landing gear collapse. |
| Aug 17, 2012 | Bakersfield, CA | N6493N | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an in-flight fire of undetermined origin. |
| Aug 17, 2012 | Rockford, IL | N152BA | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies. |
| Aug 17, 2012 | Tribune, KS | N6006J | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a corn crop. |
| Aug 17, 2012 | Fairbanks, AK | N4551C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion. |
| Aug 15, 2012 | Des Moines, IA | N108EK | Incident | minor |
A temporary loss of control during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postincident examination of the autopilot, pitch tri…A temporary loss of control during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postincident examination of the autopilot, pitch trim systems, and horizontal stabilizer revealed no anomalies consistent with a loss of control. |
| Aug 14, 2012 | Wausau, WI | N52187 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gu…The pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gust. |
| Aug 14, 2012 | Everett, WA | N863CP | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Aug 12, 2012 | Upland, CA | N2927K | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions. |
| Aug 11, 2012 | Litchfield, IL | N1564H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing and the subsequent aborted landing. |
| Aug 11, 2012 | Santa Monica, CA | N41KA | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during a return to the airport following an unspecified emergency; the nature of the emergency could not be d…The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during a return to the airport following an unspecified emergency; the nature of the emergency could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Aug 10, 2012 | Eastvale, CA | N94185 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of both pilots to ensure that no water was present in the fuel, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and a forced off-field l…The failure of both pilots to ensure that no water was present in the fuel, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and a forced off-field landing. |
| Aug 07, 2012 | Evansville, IN | N34283 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of control due to an inaccurate attitude reference, which was caused by an impending (“in process”) failure of the bearing in the att…The pilot’s loss of control due to an inaccurate attitude reference, which was caused by an impending (“in process”) failure of the bearing in the attitude indicator. |
| Aug 07, 2012 | Carthage, TX | N17201 | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power during a low-level aerial observation flight as the result of the wearing of the rocker arm tip due to a thin carburized case…The loss of engine power during a low-level aerial observation flight as the result of the wearing of the rocker arm tip due to a thin carburized case layer, which resulted in a forced landing. |
| Aug 06, 2012 | Chula Vista, CA | N9727F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to arrest the aircraft's sink rate on short final, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 03, 2012 | Leesville, LA | N989BT | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to properly re-configure the airplane for a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion when he decided to land on the…The student pilot's failure to properly re-configure the airplane for a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion when he decided to land on the remaining runway. |
| Aug 03, 2012 | Culpeper, VA | N6276Z | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff. |
| Aug 02, 2012 | Joseph, OR | N5418B | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. |
| Aug 02, 2012 | Casanare, CO | HK1477 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 2012 | Santiago de Compostela, SP | EC-IBA | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 01, 2012 | Oshkosh, WI | N462TR | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway light. |
| Aug 01, 2012 | Kenora, CA | N4695U | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |