Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2011 | Burley, ID | N7825K | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude and maintain aircraft control during a turn shortly after liftoff while operating at maximum gross w…The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude and maintain aircraft control during a turn shortly after liftoff while operating at maximum gross weight, with a tailwind, and in high density altitude conditions. |
| Aug 14, 2011 | San Diego, CA | N216AF | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing. |
| Aug 14, 2011 | Eastland, TX | N2515G | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomali…A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. . |
| Aug 13, 2011 | Seattle, WA | N732FY | Incident | substantial | A loss of electrical power while on final approach due to a depleted battery, which resulted in an intentional gear-up emergency landing. |
| Aug 13, 2011 | Elkins, WV | N5399Q | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's unfamiliarity with the geographic area, resulting in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Aug 12, 2011 | Arcadia, FL | N8737Q | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to take off in high density altitude conditions with the airplane over its maximum gross weight, due to the pilot’s improper weig…The pilot’s decision to take off in high density altitude conditions with the airplane over its maximum gross weight, due to the pilot’s improper weight and balance calculations, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain altitude. |
| Aug 09, 2011 | Boulder, CO | N8717T | Minor | substantial | The malfunction of the throttle linkage to the induction air box, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. |
| Aug 09, 2011 | Bloomington, IN | N9281R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. |
| Aug 08, 2011 | St. Augustine, FL | N65777 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control while attempting to close the airplane's door during takeoff roll. |
| Aug 05, 2011 | Amarillo, TX | N829MB | Serious (2) | substantial |
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would…A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Aug 05, 2011 | Los Cruces, NM | N493JL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to insufficient aircraft performance during takeoff, with a heavy gross weight and a high density altitude. |
| Aug 05, 2011 | Sylacauga, AL | N7214G | Incident | substantial | A stuck exhaust-valve on the number one cylinder which resulted in a loss of engine power. |
| Aug 04, 2011 | Wilkeson, WA | N2199N | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to water contamination in the fuel system. |
| Aug 02, 2011 | Emmett, ID | N6399B | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing because the pilot did not use carburetor heat. |
| Aug 02, 2011 | Syracuse, UT | N235GW | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the maintenance technicians who installed the engine to properly tighten the fuel injection servo to a spider supply line, which caused…The failure of the maintenance technicians who installed the engine to properly tighten the fuel injection servo to a spider supply line, which caused a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Aug 01, 2011 | Rawlings, WY | N7024V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude that was outside the performance envelope of the airplane. Also causal was the flight'…The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude that was outside the performance envelope of the airplane. Also causal was the flight's likely encounter with a sudden tailwind gust. |
| Jul 30, 2011 | Dandrige, TN | N5813B | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of poor planning. |
| Jul 30, 2011 | Talkeetna, AK | N756MP | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid by the pilots of both airplanes while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a midair colli…The inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid by the pilots of both airplanes while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the lack of standardized, unequivocal procedures concerning common traffic advisory frequencies used in the area. |
| Jul 30, 2011 | Mulino, OR | N9741A | Incident | substantial |
The certified flight instructor's inadequate oversight of his student, and delayed recovery efforts following the student's loss of directional contro…The certified flight instructor's inadequate oversight of his student, and delayed recovery efforts following the student's loss of directional control during landing rollout. |
| Jul 28, 2011 | Pahokee, FL | N1443U | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's misjudgment of the airplane's position and airspeed relative to the runway while returning to the airport after a partial loss…The flight instructor's misjudgment of the airplane's position and airspeed relative to the runway while returning to the airport after a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the engine's No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve head from the stem, and the operator’s exceedence of the engine manufacturer's recommended time between overhauls. |
| Jul 28, 2011 | Oshkosh, WI | N195SM | Incident | substantial | The failure of the left brake which resulted in a ground-loop. |
| Jul 26, 2011 | Harbor Beach, MI | N3050X | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of …The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power. |
| Jul 25, 2011 | Kenai, AK | N9852X | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in the ditching and sinking of the airplane in ocean waters. |
| Jul 24, 2011 | Juneau, AK | N7304S | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Cont…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to reach his destination. |
| Jul 24, 2011 | Americus, GA | N30214 | Incident | substantial | The CFI and pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |