Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2012 | Prescott, AZ | N17304 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control. |
| Apr 12, 2012 | Green River, WY | N32EG | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stres…The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stress limits of the airplane and a subsequent in-flight structural failure. |
| Apr 10, 2012 | Monroe, LA | N5253Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control. |
| Apr 09, 2012 | Daytona Beach, FL | N375LP | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to a catastrophic engine failure, the origin of which could not be determined during postaccident examination. |
| Apr 09, 2012 | Lee's Summit, MO | N25212 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing. |
| Apr 07, 2012 | Marienthal, KS | N5981F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind during landing. |
| Apr 07, 2012 | Kent, WA | N6616S | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Apr 06, 2012 | Ludlow, CA | N5201F | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The in-flight loss of control due to the pilot’s impairment as a result of hypoxia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airp…The in-flight loss of control due to the pilot’s impairment as a result of hypoxia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane above 12,500 feet without the aid of supplemental oxygen. |
| Apr 05, 2012 | Pottstown, PA | N6871H | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Apr 04, 2012 | Telluride, CO | N1178L | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land with a direct tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and his subsequent decision to attempt a go-arou…The pilot's decision to land with a direct tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and his subsequent decision to attempt a go-around so late in the landing roll, which resulted in a stall. |
| Apr 03, 2012 | Johnson Valley, CA | N6749A | Minor | substantial | The pilot did not properly secure the airplane prior to rotating the propeller by hand, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane. |
| Apr 01, 2012 | Winterset, IA | N3830G | Incident | substantial | The loss of oil pressure to the No. 4 connecting rod journal and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Lake Wales, FL | N224AL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Mar 30, 2012 | Palmer, AK | N266V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during low-level maneuvering. |
| Mar 29, 2012 | Midlothian, TX | N480SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Mar 27, 2012 | Battle Creek, MI | N1212C | Incident | substantial | The maintenance technician did not remove the tow bar prior to the flight. |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Colorado Springs, CO | N97LP | Minor | substantial | The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Brooksville, FL | N99087 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Dothan, AL | N2334S | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the landing gear to extend and lock, despite troubleshooting attempts using normal and emergency procedures. The reason for the failure…The failure of the landing gear to extend and lock, despite troubleshooting attempts using normal and emergency procedures. The reason for the failure could not be determined because the systems were unavailable for testing. |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Council Bluffs, IA | N368ES | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. |
| Mar 23, 2012 | Longmont, CO | N10468 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a mid-air collision. |
| Mar 20, 2012 | Belfast, ME | N46492 | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to ensure the radio was set correctly to activate the pilot-controlled lighting, which resulted in poor positioning fo…The flight instructor’s failure to ensure the radio was set correctly to activate the pilot-controlled lighting, which resulted in poor positioning for a proper landing and a subsequent off-runway forced landing during an attempted go-around. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. |
| Mar 17, 2012 | Fort Worth, TX | N185GS | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions. |
| Mar 17, 2012 | Barrancabermeja, CO | HK1441G | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 16, 2012 | Pensacola, FL | N79509 | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear bolt or lockplate by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the a…A total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear bolt or lockplate by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |