Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2011 | Lowman, ID | N800YD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of the runway surface firmness, which resulted in a nose-over during the landing roll. |
| Dec 09, 2011 | Sioux Falls, SD | N421SY | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed after shutting down one engine, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with t…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed after shutting down one engine, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the guidance contained in the pilot’s operating handbook, which advised feathering the propeller of the secured engine and retracting the flaps and landing gear. |
| Dec 09, 2011 | Venice, FL | N471TC | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any anomali…A loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Dec 09, 2011 | Pampa, TX | N421CE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate aircraft control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Dec 07, 2011 | Roma, Australia, AS | VH-WBZ | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 04, 2011 | Belhaven, NC | N2344U | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have pr…A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Dec 03, 2011 | Wauseon, OH | N737ET | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing. |
| Dec 02, 2011 | Ocoee, FL | N576CS | Incident | — | Water contamination in the pitch trim actuators. |
| Dec 01, 2011 | Cerro Escalera, PE | OB-1299 | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 01, 2011 | Schenectady, NY | N83PD | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Nov 30, 2011 | Fredericksburg, TX | N6735Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Nov 29, 2011 | Chuathbaluk, AK | N1673U | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of situational awareness after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight col…The pilot’s loss of situational awareness after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain. |
| Nov 29, 2011 | Nantucket, MA | N303PJ | Incident | minor |
The failure of the right main fuel tank transfer pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine during approach due to fuel …The failure of the right main fuel tank transfer pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine during approach due to fuel starvation, and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's operation of the airplane with a low fuel quantity. |
| Nov 28, 2011 | Napa, CA | N7952A | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control. |
| Nov 26, 2011 | Tallapoosa, GA | N5AW | Fatal (3) | substantial | The failure of the No. 2 rod end cap bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Nov 26, 2011 | Mescalero, NM | N9408X | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's intentional attempt to fly into adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…The pilot's intentional attempt to fly into adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience. |
| Nov 25, 2011 | Sedona, AZ | N8059M | Incident | substantial |
The collapse of the right main landing gear after landing for a reason that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal an…The collapse of the right main landing gear after landing for a reason that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, and postaccident testing could not be performed due to damage. |
| Nov 25, 2011 | Branson, MO | N42206 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Nov 23, 2011 | Moline, IL | N544PS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked, unoccupied airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the guidance provided b…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked, unoccupied airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the guidance provided by the marshaller. |
| Nov 23, 2011 | Talkeetna, AK | N121EE | Incident | substantial | A broken wheel/ski clevis pin, which allowed the ski to pivot upward and strike the right wing lift strut. |
| Nov 22, 2011 | Princeton, MN | N6436P | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate installation of the threaded insert in the No. 2 cylinder spark plug hole by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine …The inadequate installation of the threaded insert in the No. 2 cylinder spark plug hole by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb. |
| Nov 22, 2011 | Alto Alegre, BR | PT-IOT | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 21, 2011 | Mercedes, AR | LV-OOF | Fatal (2) | minor | Investigation pending |
| Nov 18, 2011 | Casper, WY | N357 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control while maneuvering in low visibility and icing conditions. |
| Nov 17, 2011 | Ormond Beach, FL | N9890J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. |