Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2004 | Naples, FL | N666PG | Incident | substantial | The dual student's improper landing flare and the pilot-in-command/CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing. |
| Jul 16, 2004 | Cut Bank, MT | N185S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Jul 16, 2004 | Boise, ID | N78RD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Jul 14, 2004 | Quarryville, PA | N6043N | Incident | substantial |
Improper maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a total electrical failure during cruise flight in IMC, and a subsequent precautiona…Improper maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a total electrical failure during cruise flight in IMC, and a subsequent precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling. |
| Jul 14, 2004 | Aniak, AK | N1453V | Incident | minor | The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| Jul 11, 2004 | Bettles, AK | N888FF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision …The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and a downdraft. |
| Jul 11, 2004 | Petaluma, CA | N4094D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collapse of the nose landing gear. |
| Jul 11, 2004 | Chamblee, GA | N6555D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. A factor was a tailwind condition. |
| Jul 11, 2004 | California City, CA | N9108C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction while on final approach. |
| Jul 10, 2004 | Naples, FL | N7983Q | Incident | substantial | The fracture of the right landing gear down lock stud which resulted in the right main landing gear collapse during landing roll. |
| Jul 10, 2004 | Walterboro, SC | N3955D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Jul 09, 2004 | Sherrill, AR | N8959U | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 09, 2004 | Mason City, IA | N60PP | Incident | substantial |
The proper touchdown point not obtain/maintained by the pilot following a single-engine approach to landing. Contributing factors were the vacuum pum…The proper touchdown point not obtain/maintained by the pilot following a single-engine approach to landing. Contributing factors were the vacuum pump oil leak, the low oil pressure of the propeller control system, and the unfeathered propeller. |
| Jul 08, 2004 | Weiner, AR | N8676X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's poor preflight preparation/planning which resulted in the pilot landing at a wrong airport. A contributing factor was the lack of suitabl…The pilot's poor preflight preparation/planning which resulted in the pilot landing at a wrong airport. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the off airport landing. |
| Jul 08, 2004 | Fernandina, FL | N6321R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and lower the landing gear prior to landing. |
| Jul 08, 2004 | Yakutat, AK | N172JL | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear, and subsequent nose over during the landing r…The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear, and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain. |
| Jul 05, 2004 | Paxton, MA | N5058R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. Fac…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. Factors included the pilot's use of a fuel gauge that was calibrated for a different model airplane, and a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jul 05, 2004 | Spanish Fork, UT | N5408A | Incident | substantial |
the improper reassembly of the engine following major overhaul (application of Permatex over entire crankcase surfaces). Contributing factors include…the improper reassembly of the engine following major overhaul (application of Permatex over entire crankcase surfaces). Contributing factors included the number 2 main bearing and crankshaft shifting forward, causing the alternator drive shaft and other accessory gears to fail, which disabled the camshaft. |
| Jul 05, 2004 | Lancaster, WI | N92422 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty winds and his improper flare. The wind gusts were a contributing factor. |
| Jul 05, 2004 | Laramie, WY | N737YJ | Incident | substantial |
fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper inflight decision not to stop and refuel. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to mak…fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper inflight decision not to stop and refuel. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. |
| Jul 04, 2004 | Wellsboro, PA | N10DJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Jul 04, 2004 | Brighton Beach, NY | N6550F | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 04, 2004 | La Junta, CO | N3581S | Incident | destroyed |
the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during the go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to…the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed during the go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the low airspeed and altitude. |
| Jul 04, 2004 | Mallard Creek, ID | N761TD | Incident | substantial | Improper touchdown during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was soft ground conditions. |
| Jul 04, 2004 | Pottstown, PA | N38RA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |