Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2007 | Athens, TX | N14685 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The loss of engine power as result of the failure of a mechanic to properly check the torque on the input and output fuel lines to the fuel transducer…The loss of engine power as result of the failure of a mechanic to properly check the torque on the input and output fuel lines to the fuel transducer during the manufacturing process. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Feb 11, 2007 | Lancaster, TX | N124SJ | Serious | — |
The spectator's inadvertent contact with the turning propeller while the airplane was standing with the engine operating. A contributing factor was t…The spectator's inadvertent contact with the turning propeller while the airplane was standing with the engine operating. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions. |
| Feb 08, 2007 | Alliance, NE | N1116Y | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's descent below minimum descent altitude while on a nonprecision approach. A contributing factor was a low ceiling. |
| Jan 24, 2007 | Butler, PA | N492AT | Serious (1) | substantial |
The copilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed, and failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervi…The copilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed, and failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision, which resulted in an overrun. Contributing to the accident was the PIC's failure to activate the speed brake upon touchdown and the snow contaminated runway. |
| Jan 11, 2007 | San Diego, CA | N5443S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident was the improper takeoff configuration …The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident was the improper takeoff configuration of the airplane. |
| Dec 31, 2006 | Albany, GA | N5093A | Serious (2) | substantial | The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured crankshaft, resulting in an off-airport forced landing in a muddy field. |
| Nov 26, 2006 | Warroad, MN | N380SP | Serious | — | The propeller striking the individual who was positioning the propeller in anticipation of hand-propping the engine. |
| Nov 01, 2006 | Townsville, AS | VH-UBX | Serious (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 28, 2006 | Forest Lake, MN | N9117T | Serious (2) | substantial | the altitude/clearance with terrain not maintained by the pilot. |
| Sep 04, 2006 | Hampton, NH | N1857C | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Aug 19, 2006 | Whittier, AK | N4975U | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain while maneuvering to reverse di…The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain while maneuvering to reverse direction in a pass. A factor contributing to the accident was clouds in the pass. |
| Aug 04, 2006 | Gasquet, CA | N5262R | Serious (1) | substantial |
the pilot's selection of a runway favoring tailwind conditions, his delayed decision to go around, and his failure to attain and maintain an adequate …the pilot's selection of a runway favoring tailwind conditions, his delayed decision to go around, and his failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the aborted landing. Contributing factors were the tailwind and wind shear conditions encountered on final approach. |
| Jul 21, 2006 | Rome, GA | N5324R | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground. |
| Jul 20, 2006 | Show Low, AZ | N6516E | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Jul 15, 2006 | Plattsburgh, NY | N2186G | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent engine failure. Factors included the…The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent engine failure. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions and trees in the forced landing area. |
| Jul 12, 2006 | Big Creek, ID | N2434G | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff and initial climb out. |
| Jul 01, 2006 | Ringgold, GA | N8084L | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, and collision wit…The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, and collision with trees and the ground. |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Smyrna, DE | N6970S | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the nighttime lighting c…The pilot's misjudged fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the nighttime lighting conditions. |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Sheridan, WY | N153M | Serious (1) | substantial | the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the dirt embankment and fence. |
| Jun 22, 2006 | Bettles, AK | N94204 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain. Factors contribu…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadvertent stall, and an unfavorable wind. |
| Jun 21, 2006 | Marietta, OK | N8649U | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper weather evaluation. Contributing factors were the strong tailwind and the high density altitude. |
| Jun 08, 2006 | El Dorado, CA | N2404G | Serious (2) | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and encounter with trees during the forced landing. |
| May 29, 2006 | Santa Fe, NM | N7353C | Serious (1) | substantial |
the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to refuel the airpla…the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to refuel the airplane. |
| May 19, 2006 | Battle Ground, WA | N131HM | Serious (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's excessive airspeed and exceeding the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent overrun of the…the pilot's excessive airspeed and exceeding the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent overrun of the runway. Factors contributing to the accident included the fence, the trees and the pilot's failure to perform an aborted landing. |
| May 18, 2006 | Chico, CA | N212DW | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the amount of fuel onboard. |