Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 04, 2003 | Starkville, MS | N77NP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind condition that resulted in the loss of directional control during a landing. A factor was the crossw…The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind condition that resulted in the loss of directional control during a landing. A factor was the crosswind condition. |
| Oct 04, 2003 | Sussex, NJ | N98145 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to initiate a go-around. A factor was the wet runway conditions. |
| Oct 02, 2003 | Seattle, WA | N350ME | Incident | substantial | Improper flare during the landing. Excessive airspeed and improper remedial action were factors. |
| Sep 30, 2003 | Santa Ana, CA | N9564B | Incident | substantial | the failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly. |
| Sep 28, 2003 | Siloam Springs, AR | N21915 | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the trees and the night conditions…A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the trees and the night conditions. |
| Sep 26, 2003 | Council, ID | N9707G | Incident | substantial | Aircraft control not maintained during the landing roll. Factors include soft, water soaked terrain. |
| Sep 25, 2003 | New Richmond, WI | N5237G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's in-flight selection of the wrong runway and…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's in-flight selection of the wrong runway and excessive application of brake pressure are contributing factors. |
| Sep 25, 2003 | Skwentna, AK | N9006A | Incident | substantial |
An overload failure of the axle retaining nut/bolt assembly, which resulted in the separation of the axle/wheel assembly, and subsequent collapse of t…An overload failure of the axle retaining nut/bolt assembly, which resulted in the separation of the axle/wheel assembly, and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear strut during the landing roll. |
| Sep 24, 2003 | Cedar City, UT | N6078C | Incident | substantial |
the nose wheel separating from the airplane during the precautionary landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the missing nose gear axle th…the nose wheel separating from the airplane during the precautionary landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the missing nose gear axle through-bolt and the missing cotter pin. |
| Sep 22, 2003 | Reedley, CA | N3093X | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path and airspeed during final, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. |
| Sep 21, 2003 | Joliet, IL | N775WB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot not performing a go-around when the other airplane taxied onto the landing runway, which resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper touc…The pilot not performing a go-around when the other airplane taxied onto the landing runway, which resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper touchdown point. Factors to the accident include the failure of the alternator, the complete loss of electrical power, the other airplane, and the ravine. |
| Sep 21, 2003 | Pahrump, NV | N6548D | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the mountainous terrain while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terra…the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the mountainous terrain while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Sep 21, 2003 | Pavo, GA | N2807A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. |
| Sep 20, 2003 | Driggs, ID | N41053 | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the nose landing gear while taxiing due to the failure of the nose wheel bearing. A factor was the lack of lubrication. |
| Sep 19, 2003 | Ocean Springs, MS | N79491 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to transfer fuel from the auxiliary fuel tank to the right main fuel tank in-flight resulting in total loss of engine power d…The failure of the pilot to transfer fuel from the auxiliary fuel tank to the right main fuel tank in-flight resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Medford, OR | N8351M | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Anacortes, WA | N3555L | Incident | substantial | The pilot attempting to taxi the airplane with a known system deficiency. Factors include worn wheel brakes and a drainage ditch. |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Cape Yakataga, AK | N2162Z | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for departure, which resulted in a collision with a log during the takeoff roll. Factors contribuiting to…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for departure, which resulted in a collision with a log during the takeoff roll. Factors contribuiting to the accident were the presence of hidden obstructions, and sunglare. |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Fairbanks, AK | N275F | Incident | substantial |
A failure of an attaching bolt that allowed the nose wheel fork to separate from the nose gear strut, which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear …A failure of an attaching bolt that allowed the nose wheel fork to separate from the nose gear strut, which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was rough/uneven terrain. |
| Sep 17, 2003 | Young, AZ | N2646R | Incident | substantial | the collision with a bull during takeoff. |
| Sep 15, 2003 | Okeechobee, FL | N206SK | Incident | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. A finding in the investigation was the inadequate preflight inspectio…The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. A finding in the investigation was the inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his failure to note a partial blockage at the inlet of the left fuel vent line. |
| Sep 14, 2003 | Kenai, AK | N9907V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and nose over during an aborted takeoff. Factors contributing t…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and nose over during an aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were soft, sandy terrain, and a tailwind. |
| Sep 14, 2003 | Tucson, AZ | N73179 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare. A contributing factor was the tailwind. |
| Sep 12, 2003 | Rushville, IN | N8702X | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Sep 08, 2003 | Knox City, TX | N8158S | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate flight planning/decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the stu…The student pilot's inadequate flight planning/decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |