Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 01, 2004 | Santa Fe, NM | N714MX | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind. |
| Sep 30, 2004 | Sevierville, TN | N45667 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in the on ground collision with high vegetation and a …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in the on ground collision with high vegetation and a subsequent nose over. Factors were a foggy windshield and windshield defrost not activated. |
| Sep 30, 2004 | Broomfield, CO | N802SP | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot. |
| Sep 30, 2004 | Durand, MI | N45673 | Incident | substantial |
The elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impac…The elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impacted during its emergency landing after takeoff. |
| Sep 29, 2004 | Decatur, IL | N276PM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and his subsequent selection of a runway for takeoff that was listed as out of service, resulting in a c…The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and his subsequent selection of a runway for takeoff that was listed as out of service, resulting in a collision with barricades and uneven terrain during takeoff. |
| Sep 29, 2004 | Oxford, IA | N61111 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to attain a proper glidepath which resulted in exceeding the proper touchdown point. An additional cause was his failure …The student pilot's failure to attain a proper glidepath which resulted in exceeding the proper touchdown point. An additional cause was his failure to abort the landing. The embankment was a factor. |
| Sep 28, 2004 | Houston, TX | N189W | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's anxiety attack. |
| Sep 27, 2004 | Friday Harbor, WA | N757RD | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delay in executing an aborted landing and his failure to obtain altitude/clearance from trees during the aborted landing. A factor was th…The pilot's delay in executing an aborted landing and his failure to obtain altitude/clearance from trees during the aborted landing. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point as a result of his high airspeed on approach. |
| Sep 26, 2004 | Dayton, OH | N67520 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight, due to fuel exha…The student pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight, due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 26, 2004 | Anderson, SC | N29650 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight and his improper in-flight decision, which resulted in a loss of engine pow…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight and his improper in-flight decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 25, 2004 | Washington, MO | N4637K | Incident | substantial |
The misjudged flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. A factor was the overload failure of the nose landi…The misjudged flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. A factor was the overload failure of the nose landing gear. |
| Sep 17, 2004 | Mountain Home, TX | N11418 | 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. |
| Sep 15, 2004 | North Pole, AK | N1629V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision wi…The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees. |
| Sep 15, 2004 | Montgomery, AL | N948SM | Incident | substantial | The separation of a hydraulic line for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and malfunction of the landing gear. |
| Sep 13, 2004 | Clearwater, ID | N4661F | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fatigue crack propagation of the number three piston pin while in cruise flight, leading to a power off forced landing i…A loss of engine power due to fatigue crack propagation of the number three piston pin while in cruise flight, leading to a power off forced landing in an open field. Factors include soft uphill terrain. |
| Sep 12, 2004 | Wiscasset, ME | N7422X | Incident | substantial | The failure of the oil filter adapter seal, which resulted in a loss of oil pressure, and subsequent catastrophic engine failure, and forced landing. |
| Sep 12, 2004 | Kasiloff, AK | N5304D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control which resulted in carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. A factor associated with the a…The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control which resulted in carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the carburetor icing conditions. |
| Sep 10, 2004 | Medina, OH | N172WW | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and by failure to comply with service instruction for low engine compression. |
| Sep 09, 2004 | Nashua, NH | N8463S | Incident | substantial | An in flight collision with birds while landing. A factor was the night conditions. |
| Sep 09, 2004 | LAKE IN THE HIL, IL | N379BF | Incident | substantial | the excessive descent rate resulting in a hard landing. |
| Sep 08, 2004 | Teller, AK | N3492C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with an e…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with an embankment during takeoff-initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident was the presence of a sand embankment, and a tailwind. |
| Sep 08, 2004 | Charleston, WV | N5774C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining. A factor was the wet runway. |
| Sep 06, 2004 | Buena Vista, CO | N727DG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the gusty winds and the dirt devil encountered by the aircraft. |
| Sep 06, 2004 | Gillette, WY | N2725G | Incident | substantial |
improper engine overhaul performed by the mechanic which resulted in the fractured exhaust valve and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contribu…improper engine overhaul performed by the mechanic which resulted in the fractured exhaust valve and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Sep 06, 2004 | Mount Gilead, OH | N809SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in a collision with the runway. A factor was the crosswind. |