Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 2004 | Chandler, AZ | N20519 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were his improper recovery from the subsequent bounced landing and…the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were his improper recovery from the subsequent bounced landing and pilot-induced oscillations. |
| Nov 04, 2004 | Wolfeboro, NH | N8803B | Incident | substantial |
A jammed control wheel during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane's flight contr…A jammed control wheel during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane's flight control system. |
| Nov 02, 2004 | Willimantic, CT | N1811N | Incident | substantial | the pilot's loss of directional control due to his uneven application of brakes. A factor in the accident was the tailwind. |
| Nov 01, 2004 | Kingman, AZ | N6140R | Incident | substantial | Landing gear extension system component failure resulting in a gear up landing. |
| Oct 31, 2004 | Pensacola, FL | N340BK | Incident | substantial | The left landing gear collapsing due to the actuator separating for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 31, 2004 | Morris, IL | N814FA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident wer…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind condition and the runway sign which the airplane contacted. |
| Oct 30, 2004 | North Las Vegas, NV | N6675X | Incident | substantial | loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 29, 2004 | Mobile, AL | N2845Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision wi…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with the ground. |
| Oct 29, 2004 | Skwentna, AK | N185CQ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was…The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was deep wet snow. |
| Oct 28, 2004 | Santa Teresa, NM | N5290B | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot' failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to ab…the student pilot' failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. |
| Oct 26, 2004 | Imperial, CA | N4734B | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane veering off of the runway surfa…the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane veering off of the runway surface and nosing over. |
| Oct 23, 2004 | Missoula, MT | N2240R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow published procedures/directives (inducing excessive fuel flow to the engine), and the subsequent loss of engine power fo…The pilot's failure to follow published procedures/directives (inducing excessive fuel flow to the engine), and the subsequent loss of engine power for nonmechanical reasons while on final approach. Contributing factors were the utility pole and the ditch. |
| Oct 20, 2004 | West Columbia, SC | N37CJ | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control during rollout. A f…The student pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control during rollout. A factor was the runway sign. |
| Oct 19, 2004 | Loiborsoit, TZ | 5H-AXL | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 19, 2004 | Denton, TX | N6870G | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to the separation of the accessory drive gear bolts, and the failure of the starter-clutch assembly. A contributing fact…The loss of engine power due to the separation of the accessory drive gear bolts, and the failure of the starter-clutch assembly. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Oct 17, 2004 | Pacoima, CA | N5272H | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's misjudged distance/altitude and inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing, and a porpoise down the runway. Also causal was the stu…the pilot's misjudged distance/altitude and inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing, and a porpoise down the runway. Also causal was the student pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique. |
| Oct 17, 2004 | Auburn, AL | N29459 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Oct 16, 2004 | Seven Points, TX | N11FB | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one connecting rod. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced l…The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one connecting rod. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Oct 13, 2004 | Freeport, BF | N357RB | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 11, 2004 | Chefornak, AK | N5277J | Incident | substantial | The in-flight collision with a bird while on final approach to land. |
| Oct 10, 2004 | Salida, CO | N732TE | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to determine the fuel supply was inadequate resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to determine the fuel supply was inadequate resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| Oct 09, 2004 | Eliot, ME | N80657 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning decision, which resulted a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 07, 2004 | Casper, WY | N73764 | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper recovery from …the student pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing. |
| Oct 04, 2004 | San Jose, CA | N24373 | Incident | substantial | an in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Oct 02, 2004 | Nogales, AZ | N4835F | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to remain on the designated taxiway surface, which resulted in the airplane's collision with the ditch. The dark lighting conditi…the pilot's failure to remain on the designated taxiway surface, which resulted in the airplane's collision with the ditch. The dark lighting condition was a factor to the accident. |