Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2015 | Nutwood, IL | N65191 | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the undetected loosening of the four carburetor bolts that connect the throttle body to the bowl assembly. |
| Aug 18, 2015 | Bolivar, MO | N6KW | Minor | substantial |
Total electrical failure due to a failed voltage regulator and the pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed during a precautionary landing, which…Total electrical failure due to a failed voltage regulator and the pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. |
| Aug 16, 2015 | Ione, OR | N28RR | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. |
| Aug 16, 2015 | Big Piney, WY | XBYUH | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while operating over high mountainous terrain, which resulted in an emergency landing after the airp…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while operating over high mountainous terrain, which resulted in an emergency landing after the airplane's encounter with a downdraft. |
| Aug 15, 2015 | Venice, LA | N1805Y | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain a safe landing approach airspeed with a crosswind. |
| Aug 12, 2015 | Saba, NT | N924FE | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 11, 2015 | Driggs, ID | N2369D | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. |
| Aug 09, 2015 | Titusville, FL | N206DZ | Minor | substantial | The pilot's landing with a tailwind at an excessive speed, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a ditch. |
| Aug 08, 2015 | Hot Springs, VA | N7506S | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of a magneto. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate …A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of a magneto. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane without a current annual inspection. |
| Aug 02, 2015 | Chicago, IL | N942AC | Minor | substantial |
An encounter with a wind gust during ground maneuvering and the captain’s improper flight control positioning to account for wind conditions, which re…An encounter with a wind gust during ground maneuvering and the captain’s improper flight control positioning to account for wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane being blown onto its left wing. |
| Jul 26, 2015 | Iuka, MS | N195AP | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system found no mechan…A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system found no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jul 25, 2015 | Albertson, NC | N731MB | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff due to his impairment from alcohol use. |
| Jul 12, 2015 | Stafford Twp, NJ | N315EC | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine cylinder t…The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine cylinder through bolts. |
| Jul 09, 2015 | Renton, WA | N12MM | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic …The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin. |
| Jul 03, 2015 | Shenandoah, TX | N2320U | Minor | substantial | The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during cruise flight. |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Rio Vista, CA | N739WW | Minor | substantial | The pilot's use of improper procedures during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and a collision with a canal. |
| May 27, 2015 | Port Alsworth, AK | N888KD | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted fuel exhaustion. |
| May 23, 2015 | Sussex, NJ | N9959V | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock during the preflight inspection, resulting in a loss of control and collision with trees during takeoff. |
| May 15, 2015 | Piggott, AR | N164CS | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning magneto. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's improper use of a drill bit instead…The loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning magneto. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's improper use of a drill bit instead of a timing pin during magneto installation, which resulted in a section of the drill bit breaking off and ultimately to the magneto failure. |
| May 03, 2015 | ST MARYS, PA | N53310 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's decision to rotate the propeller by hand without properly securing the airplane. |
| May 02, 2015 | Neillsville, WI | N8558G | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal a…A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| May 01, 2015 | Crescent Lake, OR | N2514N | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to restart the engine for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Apr 30, 2015 | Los Angeles, CA | N65813 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain attitude control during the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Apr 18, 2015 | Mize, MS | N76452 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an off airport precautionary landing roll. |
| Apr 07, 2015 | Portland, TN | N3586Y | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to perform a go-around in time to prevent a runway overrun and collision with terrain. |