Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 04, 2011 | Utsigi Point, NT, CA | C-GATV | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 02, 2011 | Lincoln Park, NJ | N1835M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare. |
| Sep 30, 2011 | Westminster, MD | N11019 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's imp…The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper approach airspeed for a short-field landing. |
| Sep 29, 2011 | Lamar, MO | N84MC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, resulting in a runway excursion. |
| Sep 29, 2011 | Scappoose, OR | N6308Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing from which she was unable to recover. |
| Sep 28, 2011 | Napa, CA | N21284 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 27, 2011 | Haines, AK | N3126D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in a float-equipped airplane for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the airplane collidi…The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in a float-equipped airplane for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the airplane colliding with trees and the shore. |
| Sep 27, 2011 | Chenga Bay, AK | N9083M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstruction while landing at an off-airport site, resulting in a loss of control. |
| Sep 26, 2011 | Phoenix, AZ | N169ME | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| Sep 25, 2011 | Roosevelt, UT | N92554 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout. |
| Sep 24, 2011 | Cordele, GA | N3101N | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 24, 2011 | Houston, TX | N72566 | Incident | substantial | The pilot of the other airplane’s failure to maintain visual contact while taxiing. |
| Sep 24, 2011 | Orcas Island, WA | N9361C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Sep 23, 2011 | Rock Springs, WY | N3152T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot did not lean the fuel mixture prior to takeoff, which resulted in the engine's inability to attain sufficient power due to the rich mixture,…The pilot did not lean the fuel mixture prior to takeoff, which resulted in the engine's inability to attain sufficient power due to the rich mixture, and his inadequate preflight planning. |
| Sep 23, 2011 | South Deerfield, MA | N210LE | Serious (2) | substantial |
The failure of the electrical system due to an alternator failure during flight in instrument meteorological conditions, and the pilot’s inadequate pr…The failure of the electrical system due to an alternator failure during flight in instrument meteorological conditions, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to use the approved checklist for the dual alternator system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance because the alternator restart battery pack was not replaced annually, as required by the airplane service manual. |
| Sep 22, 2011 | Wadsworth, OH | N9348E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of his speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun. |
| Sep 20, 2011 | Fairbanks, AK | N2810C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting crosswind. |
| Sep 19, 2011 | Longview, TX | N4867K | Incident | substantial |
The flight's inadvertent encounter with a rare and unforecasted mesoscale gravity wave while on base leg, which resulted in a sudden loss of altitude …The flight's inadvertent encounter with a rare and unforecasted mesoscale gravity wave while on base leg, which resulted in a sudden loss of altitude and subsequent collision with trees. |
| Sep 18, 2011 | Jonesboro, AR | N758DZ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing. |
| Sep 17, 2011 | Pahrump, NV | N1677D | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomal…A loss of engine power during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Sep 17, 2011 | Fairbanks, AK | N4597C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience/training in tailwh…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience/training in tailwheel-equipped airplanes. |
| Sep 17, 2011 | Greenville, ME | N9932V | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while manuevering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while manuevering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Sep 16, 2011 | Paragonah, UT | N1843X | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to secure the left tank's fuel cap after refueling the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 16, 2011 | Reno, NV | N180HR | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control. |
| Sep 15, 2011 | Beluga, AK | N1779R | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |