Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2004 | Echo Bay, BC, CA | N9768P | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 19, 2004 | Lake Havasu, AZ | N4941F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and structural damage to the firewall. |
| Apr 17, 2004 | Key West, FL | N5280D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and imp…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and impacting a sign, incurring damage. |
| Apr 17, 2004 | Everett, WA | N127DD | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft as a result of a locked main gear brake during the landing roll. An inadvertent g…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft as a result of a locked main gear brake during the landing roll. An inadvertent ground loop was a factor. |
| Apr 17, 2004 | PAGE, AZ | N1815Z | Incident | substantial | the fatigue fracture and separation of the pilot's control wheel, which resulted in a momentary loss of control and a hard landing. |
| Apr 14, 2004 | Magnolia, AR | N5628E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suit…The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Apr 14, 2004 | Las Vegas, NM | N8956Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that consisted of a quarterly tailwind and a crosswind in excess of the maximum demonstrated crossw…the pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that consisted of a quarterly tailwind and a crosswind in excess of the maximum demonstrated crosswind component, and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| Apr 13, 2004 | Long Beach, CA | N669SP | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise. |
| Apr 12, 2004 | Garberville, CA | N8872T | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the terrain induced turbulent conditions, wind shear, a sudden wind shift, and a tailwind. |
| Apr 10, 2004 | Clewiston, FL | N5019U | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the No. 2 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons, and the failure of one of the connecting rod bolts due to tension overload …The failure of the No. 2 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons, and the failure of one of the connecting rod bolts due to tension overload resulting in the total loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a ditch during the forced landing. |
| Apr 10, 2004 | Bridgeport, CT | N6583D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was t…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the gusty winds. |
| Apr 10, 2004 | New Munster, WI | N355BD | Incident | substantial | Visual lookout not maintained by the pilots of both airplanes. |
| Apr 10, 2004 | Bogalusa, LA | N84623 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Apr 09, 2004 | Westfield, MA | N5425K | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. |
| Apr 09, 2004 | Plainville, CT | N518CR | Incident | substantial | The failure of the elevator servo which resulted in restricted elevator movement and the pilot's inability to initiate a landing flare. |
| Apr 08, 2004 | Greenville, SC | N527ST | Incident | substantial | Fatigue failure of the leaf spring gear strut. |
| Apr 03, 2004 | Statesboro, GA | N4874G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to establish a positive climb and his failure to maintain clearance during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision w…The pilot's failure to establish a positive climb and his failure to maintain clearance during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor was the gusting winds. |
| Apr 02, 2004 | Columbia, SC | N271EP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's preflight planning and uneven terrain were contrib…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's preflight planning and uneven terrain were contributing factors. |
| Apr 02, 2004 | Kalamazoo, MI | N986AV | Incident | substantial |
The air traffic control procedures/directives not followed by tower air traffic controller, the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the stu…The air traffic control procedures/directives not followed by tower air traffic controller, the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot during landing, the lack of total experience by the student pilot, and the recommended crosswind flap setting not followed by the student pilot. The crosswind conditions were a contributing factor. |
| Mar 31, 2004 | Bozeman, MT | N5210G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the tail wheel-equipped aircraft, leading to an inadvertent ground-loop…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the tail wheel-equipped aircraft, leading to an inadvertent ground-loop, during which the aircraft's wing impacted the ground. |
| Mar 31, 2004 | Long Lake, WI | N223WH | Incident | substantial | The pilot flared improperly and failed to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Mar 31, 2004 | Walker's Cay, BF | N269JH | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 28, 2004 | Aberdeen, SD | N2916C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel management due to his delay in transferring auxiliary fuel which resulted in exhaustion of fuel from the main fuel tanks. T…The pilot's improper fuel management due to his delay in transferring auxiliary fuel which resulted in exhaustion of fuel from the main fuel tanks. The excessive fuel flow for undetermined reasons, the road embankment, the inaccurate fuel level indicators, the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing, and the low altitude were factors. |
| Mar 28, 2004 | Perkasie, PA | N182VM | Incident | substantial |
The pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was th…The pilots' inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions. |
| Mar 25, 2004 | Planada, CA | N478Q | Incident | destroyed |
the partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the number 5 cylinder fuel injector supply line. The fuel line separation was due to compan…the partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the number 5 cylinder fuel injector supply line. The fuel line separation was due to company maintenance personnel's failure to secure the b-nut fitting following maintenance. Factors in the accident were the unsuitable nature of the terrain where the engine problem developed and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to reach a suitable forced landing spot, which led to an inadvertent stall. |