Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2011 | Cayman Brac, CJ | XB-LLD | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 14, 2011 | Santa Rosa, EC | HC-BJA | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 12, 2011 | Alexandria, MN | N3051F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the night landing. |
| Nov 12, 2011 | Cuiaba, BR | PT-VMG | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 12, 2011 | Phoenix, AZ | N24350 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate directional control during takeoff. |
| Nov 12, 2011 | Gladewater, TX | N531MH | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around in a gusty crosswind. |
| Nov 12, 2011 | Eau Claire, WI | N3606C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s disorientation during a night flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing, and his inadequate directional control during the landing …The pilot’s disorientation during a night flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing, and his inadequate directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the loss of the airplane’s electrical system power. |
| Nov 11, 2011 | Snohomish, WA | N180LV | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to land in a high, gusting, variable wind. |
| Nov 11, 2011 | Sturgis, SD | N13584 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with extended flaps. |
| Nov 10, 2011 | Alamosa, CO | N337LC | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The loss of power to the rear engine due to fuel starvation during takeoff, which resulted from the fuel selector valve being inadvertently moved to t…The loss of power to the rear engine due to fuel starvation during takeoff, which resulted from the fuel selector valve being inadvertently moved to the “off” position, and resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb. |
| Nov 08, 2011 | Kissimmee, FL | N5095V | Incident | substantial | A fatigue failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly, which prevented the landing gear from extending. |
| Nov 07, 2011 | Lake Havasu City, AZ | N4701N | Fatal (3) | substantial | The pilot's continued cruise flight into cloudy conditions at night, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. |
| Nov 07, 2011 | Kwigillingok, AK | N6314H | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the airplane could not attain sufficient takeoff and climb performance and his improper deci…The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the airplane could not attain sufficient takeoff and climb performance and his improper decision to depart from an airport where night operations were prohibited. |
| Nov 04, 2011 | Quibdo, CO | HK4417 | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Nov 03, 2011 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N2182F | Incident | substantial | The Cessna 172 flight instructor and student pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the stationary Cessna 182. |
| Nov 03, 2011 | Key West, FL | N938D | Incident | minor |
The pilots’ failure to appropriately apply the landing gear wheel brakes after landing, to properly perform the hard brake pedal-no braking condition …The pilots’ failure to appropriately apply the landing gear wheel brakes after landing, to properly perform the hard brake pedal-no braking condition procedure following the reported brake failure and to apply the emergency brakes. The reason for the reported brake failure could not be determined because postincident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the brakes. |
| Nov 02, 2011 | Frederick, MD | N212CF | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s inadequate directional control during the landing roll. |
| Nov 01, 2011 | Pompano Beach, FL | N739JN | Minor | substantial |
The separation of the throttle cable from its fitting, which resulted in an inability to control engine power. Contributing to the accident was the in…The separation of the throttle cable from its fitting, which resulted in an inability to control engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance by the owner. |
| Oct 30, 2011 | Branson West, MO | N2893R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to ensure that his seat was in a locked position before takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding rearward and the subsequent lo…The pilot's failure to ensure that his seat was in a locked position before takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding rearward and the subsequent loss of directional control. |
| Oct 30, 2011 | Florence, MT | N7276G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a low-level flight along a river. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's deci…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a low-level flight along a river. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude. |
| Oct 28, 2011 | Smoketown, PA | N5613R | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot did not maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in a collision with a tree. |
| Oct 28, 2011 | Prineville, OR | N520YH | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot inadvertently leaving the fuel selector set to the left tank. Contr…A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot inadvertently leaving the fuel selector set to the left tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s deviation from his normal habit pattern and his failure to refer to the in-flight engine failure checklist after the engine power loss. |
| Oct 27, 2011 | Lexington, OR | N6545E | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and terrain clearance on a dark night during the approach to landing. |
| Oct 23, 2011 | West Chicago, IL | N3309S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown due to his failure to use a checklist. |
| Oct 23, 2011 | Veracruz, MX | N5894F | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |