Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2004 | Fort Leavenwort, KS | N1806Y | Incident | substantial | The inadequate flare by the pilot. |
| May 15, 2004 | Paulden, AZ | N5341G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed. |
| May 14, 2004 | Kingman, AZ | N6430X | Incident | substantial |
the pilot under instruction's excessive and improper use of the rudder control during the landing roll and the flight instructor's inadequate supervis…the pilot under instruction's excessive and improper use of the rudder control during the landing roll and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and nose over. |
| May 14, 2004 | Sacramento, KY | N7795E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the tailwind. |
| May 11, 2004 | Chamblee, GA | N6562V | Incident | — |
The fatigue fracture of the nosewheel bungee assembly, which restricted the movement of the elevator control. A factor was the inadequate equipment fr…The fatigue fracture of the nosewheel bungee assembly, which restricted the movement of the elevator control. A factor was the inadequate equipment from an unknown source/manufacturer. |
| May 10, 2004 | Battle Ground, WA | N54477 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's misjudgment of distance and his failure to do a go-around. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.…The student pilot's misjudgment of distance and his failure to do a go-around. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors include gusty crosswinds, the dual student's failure to adequately compensate for those winds, a wet runway surface, and a ditch off the departure end of the runway. |
| May 08, 2004 | Shirley, NY | N1754D | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in his failure to remove the engine inlet covers and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| May 06, 2004 | Pottstown, PA | N94577 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| May 05, 2004 | Schaumburg, IL | N65752 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff roll and his inadequate remedial action. |
| May 04, 2004 | Odessa, FL | N737HW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. |
| May 03, 2004 | Goldthwaite, TX | N3050J | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision not to refuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision not to refuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions. |
| May 02, 2004 | Lake Dallas, TX | N60539 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed for flight resulting in a stall/spin during the forced landing. A contributing factors was the loss o…The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed for flight resulting in a stall/spin during the forced landing. A contributing factors was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 02, 2004 | Nanwalek, AK | N35860 | Incident | substantial | A loss of directional control for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in the left wing colliding with the ground. |
| May 01, 2004 | Riverside, CA | N195AF | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in a veer off the runway and collision with terrain. |
| May 01, 2004 | Phoenix, AZ | N2493Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulte…the pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise and collision with a sign. |
| Apr 30, 2004 | Columbus, OH | N70SU | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 29, 2004 | Monticello, GA | N5656G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during taxi from landing. |
| Apr 28, 2004 | Livingston, TX | N493RA | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the blockage of the fuel system vents, resulting in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable ter…A loss of engine power due to the blockage of the fuel system vents, resulting in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Apr 27, 2004 | Tunica, MS | N738FX | Incident | minor |
The pilot's improper use of the emergency power lever which resulted in excessive operating temperatures. A factor was the improper adjustment of the …The pilot's improper use of the emergency power lever which resulted in excessive operating temperatures. A factor was the improper adjustment of the emergency power lever dead band. |
| Apr 26, 2004 | Skwentna, AK | N4861D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. |
| Apr 25, 2004 | Lincoln, CA | N734RE | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. |
| Apr 24, 2004 | Lyons, CO | N5048E | Incident | substantial |
a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain avai…a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the road sign. |
| Apr 23, 2004 | Nampa, ID | N8252A | Incident | substantial |
The right seat pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial part of the landing roll, and his improper handling of the aircraft …The right seat pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial part of the landing roll, and his improper handling of the aircraft (excessive braking) as the aircraft departed the side of the runway. Factors include the pilot's lack of recent experience in this make and model aircraft. |
| Apr 22, 2004 | Boerne, TX | N7435Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inattentive planned approach to land on a runway with obstructions. |
| Apr 21, 2004 | Durango, CO | N2861R | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the crosswind and the crosswind component exceeded. |