Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 09, 2011 | Lacassine, LA | N50575 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning. |
| Jul 09, 2011 | Demopolis, AL | N692TT | Fatal (7) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine approach and his failure to fly an appropriate traffic pattern for a single-en…The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine approach and his failure to fly an appropriate traffic pattern for a single-engine landing. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power on the right engine due to a fatigue failure of the right engine cam gear. |
| Jul 06, 2011 | Baltimore, MD | N65659 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a bounced landing. |
| Jul 06, 2011 | Mesa, AZ | N2878S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go around. |
| Jul 06, 2011 | Hesperia, CA | N7392X | Minor | substantial |
The separation of the end baffle cone inside the muffler, which blocked airflow through the engine after takeoff and resulted in a loss of engine powe…The separation of the end baffle cone inside the muffler, which blocked airflow through the engine after takeoff and resulted in a loss of engine power and an off-airport landing into obstacles. |
| Jul 05, 2011 | Nogales, AZ | N51010 | Minor | substantial | The pilot did not maintain airplane control during the initial climb. |
| Jul 05, 2011 | Ridgeway, VA | N9416U | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's decision to takeoff using a flap setting higher than the manufacturer's recommended setting for takeoff. |
| Jul 05, 2011 | Vancouver, WA | N5175D | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly engage the banner tow rope with the airplane's tail hook. |
| Jul 04, 2011 | Plymouth, MA | N150ET | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck cylinder valve, which resulted from excessive corrosion and carbon deposits on the …A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck cylinder valve, which resulted from excessive corrosion and carbon deposits on the valve springs due to inadequate maintenance. |
| Jul 04, 2011 | Santa Paula, CA | N6451X | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a telephone line while flying at a low altitude in dusk lighting conditions. |
| Jul 04, 2011 | Orange Beach, AL | N109DP | Incident | substantial |
The operation of the airplane using unapproved fuels, which resulted in abnormal combustion and subsequent damage to the No. 3 cylinder. Contributing …The operation of the airplane using unapproved fuels, which resulted in abnormal combustion and subsequent damage to the No. 3 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-hour inspection because the mechanic failed to note the lack of placards by either fuel filler cap specifying the minimum automotive fuel grade and no alcohol allowed as specified by the installed STC’s. |
| Jul 02, 2011 | Weirsdale, FL | N1953Z | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the stopped trailer while taxiing. |
| Jul 01, 2011 | Cambridge, MD | N789EP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 01, 2011 | Yabucoa, PR | N8436Q | Fatal (5) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, whic…The pilot's inadequate weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an encounter with a thunderstorm and subsequent loss of control. |
| Jun 30, 2011 | Stevensville, MD | N2888R | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 30, 2011 | Page, AZ | N80293 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to take off with a gusty quartering tailwind. |
| Jun 29, 2011 | Thornton, CO | N2344C | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a microburst while operating at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control from which the pilot could …The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a microburst while operating at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control from which the pilot could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning for the forecasted severe weather conditions. |
| Jun 29, 2011 | Burlington, WI | N2332V | Serious (1) | substantial | The improper installation of the fuel selector indicator handle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Jun 28, 2011 | Estelline, SD | N1588M | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons because the pilot did not recall the accident. |
| Jun 28, 2011 | Poughkeepsie, NY | N61579 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to impairment or incapacitation as a result of coronary artery disease in combination with atrial fibrillatio…The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to impairment or incapacitation as a result of coronary artery disease in combination with atrial fibrillation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to report his paroxysmal atrial fibrillation to the Federal Aviation Administration, which would have required follow-up testing that would likely have detected his undiagnosed coronary artery disease. |
| Jun 27, 2011 | Price, UT | N674SP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude outside of the takeoff performance envelope of the aircraft along with using an aircra…The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude outside of the takeoff performance envelope of the aircraft along with using an aircraft flap setting higher than the manufacture's recommended setting for takeoff. |
| Jun 27, 2011 | Beluga Lake, AK | N66286 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 27, 2011 | Holly Springs, MS | N759ZS | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during tak…The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during takeoff initial climb. |
| Jun 26, 2011 | Olympia, WA | N5366J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. |
| Jun 26, 2011 | Winter Haven, FL | N18735 | Minor | substantial | The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain control during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |