Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2004 | Red Bluff, CA | N3029N | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a narrow runway. A …the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a narrow runway. A contributing factor were the gusty tailwind conditions. |
| Feb 25, 2004 | Elberfeld, IN | N5450T | Incident | destroyed | The in-flight and on-ground fires in the cabin and engine compartment for undetermined reasons during the flight's cruise and emergency landing. |
| Feb 24, 2004 | Spencer, MA | N4669L | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 23, 2004 | Youngstown, OH | N738EK | Incident | substantial | An inadvertent collision with a deer while landing. |
| Feb 22, 2004 | Titusville, PA | N7388N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank. |
| Feb 21, 2004 | Merrill, WI | N73034 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a landing. Factors were the reported flat light conditions and the uneven terrain. |
| Feb 21, 2004 | Lutz, FL | N612CB | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. |
| Feb 19, 2004 | Clewiston, FL | N124ER | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapse of the nose wheel landing gear, and the airplane nosing over…The student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapse of the nose wheel landing gear, and the airplane nosing over when it encountered a ditch. |
| Feb 19, 2004 | Manitowoc, WI | N4351V | Incident | minor |
The Cessna 195 pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the Cessna 177RG while taxiing to the ramp after landing. A contributing factor was the res…The Cessna 195 pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the Cessna 177RG while taxiing to the ramp after landing. A contributing factor was the restricted forward visibility (blind spot) of the Cessna 195 due to the engine cowling. An additional factor was the Cessna 177RG positioned at the runway hold short line. |
| Feb 16, 2004 | Pittsburgh, PA | N4974U | Incident | substantial |
The owner/pilot-mechanic's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a fatigue fracture to the left main landing gear saddl…The owner/pilot-mechanic's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a fatigue fracture to the left main landing gear saddle. |
| Feb 16, 2004 | Batavia, OH | N121UC | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 16, 2004 | Honolulu, HI | N30599 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoising down the runway. |
| Feb 15, 2004 | Riverside, CA | N262TA | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper alignment with the taxiway. Factors in the accident were the …the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper alignment with the taxiway. Factors in the accident were the dusk lighting conditions and pilot not understanding the ground control taxi clearance. |
| Feb 15, 2004 | Batavia, NY | N369WP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors were a tailwind and icy runway. |
| Feb 14, 2004 | West Dover, VT | N8880V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his failure to perform a go-around. Factors were wind gusts and the pilot's lack of flight expe…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his failure to perform a go-around. Factors were wind gusts and the pilot's lack of flight experience. |
| Feb 14, 2004 | Sturgis, MI | N3468T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent raising of flaps resulting in a loss of lift and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a dragging of the wing. |
| Feb 13, 2004 | Parowan, UT | N9892J | Incident | substantial | the pilot's in-flight decision/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The fence and night conditions were contributing factors. |
| Feb 13, 2004 | Mesa, AZ | N4836Q | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. …the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor in this accident was the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Feb 12, 2004 | Easton, MD | N734AT | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 12, 2004 | West Jordan, UT | N66952 | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the exhaust valve for the engine's number one cylinder, resulting in the exhaust valve/piston contact and the subsequent total loss of …the failure of the exhaust valve for the engine's number one cylinder, resulting in the exhaust valve/piston contact and the subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the snow covered field. |
| Feb 10, 2004 | Toksook Bay, AK | N1276P | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate planning and decision to initiate a takeoff into a crosswind that exceeded the airplane's demonstrated crosswind component, whi…The pilot's inadequate planning and decision to initiate a takeoff into a crosswind that exceeded the airplane's demonstrated crosswind component, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, and subsequent collision with terrain and nose over. Factors contributing to the accident were the crosswind, an icy runway, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. |
| Feb 09, 2004 | Yakutat, AK | N71886 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in an engine power loss during takeoff-initial climb, a forced landing, and subsequent coll…The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in an engine power loss during takeoff-initial climb, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of carburetor icing conditions. |
| Feb 07, 2004 | Suffolk, VA | N8745S | Incident | substantial | The failure of the number four cylinder barrel due to fatigue which originated from a corrosion pit at the base of a cooling fin. |
| Feb 07, 2004 | Cahokia, IL | N738EJ | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor which lead to the student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the snowbank during…The inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor which lead to the student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the snowbank during the landing. The snowbank was a factor. |
| Feb 07, 2004 | Cumberland, MD | N61648 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing. A factor was the crosswind. |