Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | McKinney, TX | N2124Z | Incident | destroyed | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the take-off roll. |
| Feb 06, 2004 | PHOENIX, AZ | N2462X | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which led to a hard touchdown and a porpoise. |
| Feb 05, 2004 | Fredrick, MD | N5165M | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the snow bank. |
| Feb 03, 2004 | Auburn, AL | N125AR | Incident | — |
The fatigue fracture of the wire rope portion on the rudder control cable assembly due to improper installation and inadequate procedures by the aircr…The fatigue fracture of the wire rope portion on the rudder control cable assembly due to improper installation and inadequate procedures by the aircraft manufacturer. |
| Jan 28, 2004 | Jeffersonville, IN | N70256 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot selecting a closed runway for landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain NOTAM informati…The pilot selecting a closed runway for landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain NOTAM information and the snowbank across the closed runway. |
| Jan 26, 2004 | Lonoke, AR | N1961V | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dusk lighting conditions and unlit airfield. |
| Jan 25, 2004 | Girdwood, AK | N1361U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and collision with a snowbank. A factor in the accident was an inoperative ai…The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and collision with a snowbank. A factor in the accident was an inoperative airspeed indicator. |
| Jan 22, 2004 | Ringgold, TX | N9374H | Incident | substantial |
The pilots failure to maintain clearance from the support wire while on a pipeline patrol flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the …The pilots failure to maintain clearance from the support wire while on a pipeline patrol flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the pilots forward visibility, and low altitude flight. |
| Jan 20, 2004 | Granada Hills, CA | N5364K | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply. |
| Jan 18, 2004 | St. George, UT | N5202N | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jan 18, 2004 | Tucson, AZ | N4873K | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the electrical charging system and pilot's failure to verify that the gear was down-and-locked prior to the complete electrical system …the failure of the electrical charging system and pilot's failure to verify that the gear was down-and-locked prior to the complete electrical system failure. |
| Jan 17, 2004 | Santa Rosa, CA | N2502C | Incident | substantial | the failure of the number 2 cylinder barrel due to fatigue. The lack of suitable landing terrain was a factor in the accident. |
| Jan 17, 2004 | Port Huron, MI | N6102X | Incident | substantial |
The loss of directional control as a result of reduced braking performance due to a snow-covered runway. Also causal was the pilot's decision to land…The loss of directional control as a result of reduced braking performance due to a snow-covered runway. Also causal was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind. The snowbank was a contributing factor. |
| Jan 14, 2004 | Ravenna, OH | N300FB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent hard landing. A factor in the accident was degraded a…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent hard landing. A factor in the accident was degraded aircraft performance due to the airframe ice accumulation. |
| Jan 14, 2004 | Casa Grande, AZ | N305BD | Incident | substantial |
The failure of a tail wheel steering component (spring), which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop during the landing roll. A…The failure of a tail wheel steering component (spring), which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the soft terrain adjacent to the runway. |
| Jan 14, 2004 | Deer Park, WA | N185WB | Incident | substantial |
The dual student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the failure of the flight instructor to provide remedial …The dual student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the failure of the flight instructor to provide remedial action. A factor was snowbank. |
| Jan 14, 2004 | Fort Meade, FL | N453MC | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after encountering fog during the preflight and engine run-up, and also his failure to maintain proper a…The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after encountering fog during the preflight and engine run-up, and also his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during the takeoff roll due to a fogged windshield resulting in the collision with a fence. |
| Jan 13, 2004 | Enumclaw, WA | N64ML | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the failure of the heads of six of the eight cam followers. Factors include the pilot's decision to k…A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the failure of the heads of six of the eight cam followers. Factors include the pilot's decision to keep the gear retracted during the forced landing, and the rough/uneven terrain. |
| Jan 11, 2004 | Princeton, MO | N3088J | Incident | substantial |
The encounter with the unknown snow drifts during landing. The factors were the snow drifts, night, and the airport's failure to issue a NOTAM on the…The encounter with the unknown snow drifts during landing. The factors were the snow drifts, night, and the airport's failure to issue a NOTAM on the runway conditions. |
| Jan 11, 2004 | San Diego, CA | N67844 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudgment of clearance from the vehicle while taxiing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Jan 06, 2004 | Santo Domingo, DR | N16035 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 03, 2004 | Window Rock, AZ | N911EA | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in the landing flare to compensate for airframe icing, which resulted in a premature stall and hard …the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in the landing flare to compensate for airframe icing, which resulted in a premature stall and hard landing. The degraded aircraft performance due to airframe ice was a contributing factor. |
| Jan 03, 2004 | Redlands, CA | N5184F | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and wind gusts. |
| Jan 03, 2004 | Hayfork, CA | N390BV | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to attempt a landing on a snow covered runway without ascertaining the depth of the snow cover. |