Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2012 | Idaho Falls, ID | N787AE | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was an uncorrected malfunction of the landing gear warning…The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was an uncorrected malfunction of the landing gear warning horn system. |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Homer, AK | N206VR | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a no…The pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Panama City, FL | N2561V | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, the pilot/owner's inadequate preflight inspection of his airplane, and his failur…A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, the pilot/owner's inadequate preflight inspection of his airplane, and his failure to maintain airplane control after the engine failure. |
| Jul 10, 2012 | Cheyenne, WY | N4831R | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a power line. Contributing to the accident was the sun's glare. |
| Jul 10, 2012 | Grand Forks, ND | N548ND | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 10, 2012 | South Wayne, WI | N12504 | Serious (1) | substantial | Internal engine component failures, which resulted from oil starvation due to debris in the oil system. |
| Jul 10, 2012 | Gooding, ID | N30753 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after encountering an unexpected wind gust during landing. |
| Jul 09, 2012 | Allentown, PA | N680MA | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent impac…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent impact with a gopher hole, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot and his delayed remedial action. |
| Jul 09, 2012 | Sao Paulo, BR | PT-OQR | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 09, 2012 | Anthony, NM | N190W | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jul 06, 2012 | Kotlik, AK | N2162C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain during cruise flight at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with wa…The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain during cruise flight at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. A contributing factor was the pilot’s diverted attention to adjust the engine power. |
| Jul 06, 2012 | Flagstaff, AZ | N5209P | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate landing flare after encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 04, 2012 | Greers Ferry, AR | N84279 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain a positive rate of climb while taking off with a high density altitude. |
| Jul 02, 2012 | West Glacier, MT | N8450Z | Minor | substantial |
The pilot elected to abort the takeoff without sufficient runway available to land and stop the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the illusio…The pilot elected to abort the takeoff without sufficient runway available to land and stop the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the illusion created by the rising terrain, which influenced the pilot's decision to abort the takeoff. |
| Jul 01, 2012 | Griswold, IA | N73182 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jul 01, 2012 | Greene, NY | N758JQ | Incident | substantial |
An undetected fatigue crack on the outer surface of the No. 3 cylinder barrel that could only have been detected visually and not by a differential co…An undetected fatigue crack on the outer surface of the No. 3 cylinder barrel that could only have been detected visually and not by a differential compression test , resulting in separation of the head from the barrel and a subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land downwind on a runway that subsequently necessitated an intentional hard landing to avoid a runway overrun and his failure to follow the engine manufacturer's time between overhaul recommendation . |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Glenwood Springs, CO | N917SA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to fly into a mountainous area where conditions were such that the airplane was unable to climb above rising terrain. Contributin…The pilot's decision to fly into a mountainous area where conditions were such that the airplane was unable to climb above rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's insufficient pilot-in-command experience and inadequate training in mountain flying. |
| Jun 29, 2012 | Newark, OH | N2591R | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's loss of control during taxi in strong wind conditions. |
| Jun 28, 2012 | Sussex, NJ | N5143D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Jun 27, 2012 | Smyrna, TN | N80985 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 26, 2012 | Cascais, PO | CS-AUR | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 26, 2012 | West Palm Beach, FL | N961MC | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the…The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct takeoffs and landings in conditions exceeding the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind capability. |
| Jun 24, 2012 | Watsonville, CA | N55DN | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical m…A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jun 23, 2012 | Veneta, OR | N5781A | Fatal (4) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude to clear trees during the initial climb after takeoff. |
| Jun 23, 2012 | Mamou, LA | N8380M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. |