Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04, 2004 | Gary, IN | N2355E | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the nose wheel for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's failure to properly flare the a…The failure of the nose wheel for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane. |
| Sep 04, 2004 | Marshall, MN | N5005J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot rated passenger selecting an improper fuel selector position, and the pilot in command not verifying the fuel selector position which result…The pilot rated passenger selecting an improper fuel selector position, and the pilot in command not verifying the fuel selector position which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to feather the right engine propeller during the emergency, the unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing, and the crop. |
| Sep 02, 2004 | De Ridder, LA | N6517E | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Sep 01, 2004 | Waycross, GA | N89255 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot misjudged the approach speed to touchdown, and the hydroplaning of the airplane during the landing roll resulted in the overrun of the runwa…The pilot misjudged the approach speed to touchdown, and the hydroplaning of the airplane during the landing roll resulted in the overrun of the runway surface and the subsequent collision with a fence. . |
| Aug 29, 2004 | Erie, CO | N2099J | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot induced oscillation…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot induced oscillation and the high approach airspeed. |
| Aug 29, 2004 | Warrenton, VA | N2975X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's incorrect aborted landing procedure, which resulted in a collision with terrain. |
| Aug 26, 2004 | Richland, WA | N6141G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Wind gusts, inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an airport marker sign …The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Wind gusts, inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an airport marker sign were factors. |
| Aug 26, 2004 | Odessa, TX | N98624 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision. |
| Aug 25, 2004 | Venice, FL | N792MA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and undershoot of the runway. |
| Aug 23, 2004 | Crystal Lake, IL | N92848 | Incident | substantial | Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to secure the left wing fuel cap during preflight. A factor was the trees. |
| Aug 23, 2004 | Anchorage, AK | N8238A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the restricted movement of the rudder pedals from his headset cord,…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the restricted movement of the rudder pedals from his headset cord, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and nosing down. |
| Aug 22, 2004 | Golden, MO | N23316 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance. A factor was the tires positioned at the end of the runway. |
| Aug 21, 2004 | Big Bear City, CA | N2059R | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's mistaken selection of an airport road as the landing runway. Factors in the accident were the nonstandard markings on the temporary landi…the pilot's mistaken selection of an airport road as the landing runway. Factors in the accident were the nonstandard markings on the temporary landing surface and the glare from the setting sun. |
| Aug 19, 2004 | Carlsbad, NM | N849SP | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind conditions. |
| Aug 18, 2004 | New Braunfels, TX | N739AM | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the high wind condition. |
| Aug 18, 2004 | Pittsburg, OR | N52096 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (pole) during an aborted landing. The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and a po…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (pole) during an aborted landing. The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and a pole were factors. |
| Aug 18, 2004 | Jackson, WY | N961QS | Incident | minor |
the failure of the right main landing gear trailing link due to fatigue cracking initiated by an undetected manufacturing defect. A contributing fact…the failure of the right main landing gear trailing link due to fatigue cracking initiated by an undetected manufacturing defect. A contributing factor was the improper plating process by unknown manufacture personnel. |
| Aug 16, 2004 | Heth, AR | N9314J | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 15, 2004 | Eastport, MI | N537CR | Incident | substantial | The pilot misjudging the landing flare resulting in the hard landing and his unsuccessful remedial action following the bounced landing. |
| Aug 13, 2004 | Honolulu, HI | N3554Y | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing a…the student pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and pilot induced porpoise and failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll, which resulted in the nose gear collapsing. |
| Aug 13, 2004 | Rose Lake, ID | N9752Z | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines on final approach which resulted in a hard landing. A factor contributing the to accide…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines on final approach which resulted in a hard landing. A factor contributing the to accident were the powerlines. |
| Aug 12, 2004 | Miami, FL | N21063 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing with a crosswind and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the run…The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing with a crosswind and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and incurring damage. |
| Aug 12, 2004 | New Braunfels, TX | N1666R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the crosswind. |
| Aug 10, 2004 | Nappanee, IN | N7940Q | Incident | substantial |
The delay in the pilot's performance of an aborted takeoff. A factor was the reported restricted movement of the elevator. Additional factors were t…The delay in the pilot's performance of an aborted takeoff. A factor was the reported restricted movement of the elevator. Additional factors were the rising easement and roadway the airplane went over before coming to rest in the farmers field. |
| Aug 08, 2004 | Chandler, AZ | N5327G | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |