Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2012 | Fort Scott, KS | N5258Y | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s diverted attention to re…The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s diverted attention to retract the flaps. |
| May 26, 2012 | San Diego, CA | N7093F | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies …A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| May 26, 2012 | St. George, UT | N953SP | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aggressive pitch-up maneuver, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall shortly a…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aggressive pitch-up maneuver, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from alcohol consumption and an over-gross-weight airplane. |
| May 25, 2012 | Wichita, KS | N73743 | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a colli…The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a collision with terrain. |
| May 23, 2012 | Tulare, CA | N11428 | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power, which was likely the result of carburetor icing. |
| May 22, 2012 | Glendale, CA | N732JL | Minor | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal…The partial loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| May 21, 2012 | Ardmore, OK | N6102Q | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper configuration of the airplane flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadequate climb rate and subsequent …The student pilot's improper configuration of the airplane flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadequate climb rate and subsequent collision with trees. |
| May 21, 2012 | Boyd, TX | N29112 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s delayed initiation of a go-around and early retraction of the flaps during the maneuver, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| May 20, 2012 | Whittier, AK | N732BE | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure use the prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing. |
| May 20, 2012 | Crossville, TN | N456MB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's attempt to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| May 19, 2012 | Winterville, NC | N170ED | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive bank at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| May 19, 2012 | Veronica, AR | LV-GTF | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 18, 2012 | Tipton, PA | N9859A | Incident | substantial | A fatigue failure of a copper oil line, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to oil starvation. |
| May 16, 2012 | Crystal Falls, MI | N4742E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid deer that unexpectedly ran into the airplane's path during the landing roll. |
| May 13, 2012 | Manabi Province, EC | XB-MPL | Fatal (2) | substantial | <br /><br /> |
| May 12, 2012 | Houston, TX | N703MM | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference…The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions. |
| May 11, 2012 | Immokalee, FL | N5253B | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. |
| May 11, 2012 | Nangis, FR | F-GBGF | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 11, 2012 | Chanute, KS | N9DM | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The malfunction of the cabin heater, which resulted in an inflight fire and smoke in the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack o…The malfunction of the cabin heater, which resulted in an inflight fire and smoke in the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of understanding concerning the status of the airplane's heater system following and earlier overheat event and risk of its continued use. Also contributing were the inadequate inspection criteria for the cabin heater. |
| May 09, 2012 | Midland, TX | N727FA | Incident | substantial | The failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend before landing due to a bent downlock adjustment screw. |
| May 08, 2012 | Grangeville, ID | N207YH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. |
| May 08, 2012 | Sterling, IL | N3557Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's runway selection based on the wind co…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's runway selection based on the wind conditions. |
| May 08, 2012 | Hanksville, UT | N28WF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airpl…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain clearance from terrain. |
| May 07, 2012 | Culebra, PR | N24461 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock before takeoff. |
| May 07, 2012 | Spokane, WA | N54036 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |