Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2004 | Lakeland, FL | N375LP | Incident | substantial |
The faulure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a taxiway s…The faulure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a taxiway sign and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. |
| Dec 16, 2004 | Nunapitchuk, AK | N496K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collision with a ditch. Factors c…The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collision with a ditch. Factors contributing to the accident were an icy taxiway and wind gusts. |
| Dec 04, 2004 | Englewood, CO | N55250 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Dec 02, 2004 | Petersburg, VA | N2EQ | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed (Vmc). |
| Dec 01, 2004 | Pawhuska, OK | N6300P | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by his failure to adequately set the fuel selector position which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of en…The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by his failure to adequately set the fuel selector position which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| Dec 01, 2004 | Stockholm, SW | SE-DYX | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 29, 2004 | Smyrna, TN | N78402 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhau…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| Nov 28, 2004 | Belle Plaine, MN | N2663L | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during descent, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. |
| Nov 24, 2004 | Columbia, IL | N6932S | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the unsuitable field encountered during t…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors were the unsuitable field encountered during the forced landing, the muddy field, and the dark night. |
| Nov 21, 2004 | Martinsburg, WV | N5294W | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 21, 2004 | Rupert, WV | N3750S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a rough running engine. A factor was the bulldozer on the logging road where th…The pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a rough running engine. A factor was the bulldozer on the logging road where the pilot performed a precautionary landing. |
| Nov 21, 2004 | Anderson, IN | N967SA | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Nov 20, 2004 | Lakeville, MN | N737CR | Incident | substantial | The pilot misjudged his distance and speed which resulted in an overrun.. Factors were the wet runway, the grass and the berm. |
| Nov 19, 2004 | Mansfield, MA | N2120M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to taxi on a closed taxiway, and his misjudgment of obstacle clearance. |
| Nov 19, 2004 | Bethel, AK | N9644G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of cont…The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during taxi from landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind. |
| Nov 18, 2004 | Vicksburg, MS | N756KQ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear which resulted in a wheels up landing. A contributing factor is the pilot's failure to complete the ch…The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear which resulted in a wheels up landing. A contributing factor is the pilot's failure to complete the checklist. |
| Nov 16, 2004 | Loveland, CO | N54165 | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. …the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the quartering tail wind, the high airspeed, and the airport sign. |
| Nov 14, 2004 | Wilmington, NC | N75776 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to recognize the proper emergency procedure, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field and subsequent collision…The student pilot's failure to recognize the proper emergency procedure, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field and subsequent collision with a ditch. Factors were the undetermined electrical malfunction, smoke in the cockpit, and the student pilot's lack of experience. |
| Nov 14, 2004 | Lyons, CO | N48943 | Incident | destroyed | the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his intentional VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. |
| Nov 12, 2004 | Opa Locka, FL | N9059A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Nov 12, 2004 | Apple Valley, CA | N5LT | Incident | substantial |
loss of engine power due to fuel starvation/exhaustion, which was a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure there …loss of engine power due to fuel starvation/exhaustion, which was a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure there was enough fuel onboard for the flight. |
| Nov 11, 2004 | Rancho Cordova, CA | N6416W | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's …The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the flight at night after experiencing the total failure of the airplane's alternators, which resulted in inaccurate supplemental fuel quantity indications, and, the pilot's reliance upon the inaccurate data for fuel remaining information. |
| Nov 09, 2004 | Sanford, FL | N8077E | Incident | substantial | The improper flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing, Restricted movement of the throttle was a contributing factor. |
| Nov 06, 2004 | Rocky Mount, NC | N49196 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Nov 06, 2004 | Longview, TX | N704KX | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for…The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |