Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2003 | Laramie, WY | N8065F | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, trees, mountainous terrain, and unsuitab…A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, trees, mountainous terrain, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. |
| Aug 20, 2003 | Colorado City, TX | N3872J | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A contributing factor was low altitude flight. |
| Aug 20, 2003 | Freeman, SD | N8150V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and clearance during landing roll. Additional factors included the pilot's improper recovery from…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and clearance during landing roll. Additional factors included the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, the crosswind and the corn crop. |
| Aug 19, 2003 | CLEVELAND, OH | N229ME | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 18, 2003 | San Antonio, TX | N139RC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to comply with the checklist resulting in a wheels up landing. Contributing to the accident was self-induced pressure. |
| Aug 18, 2003 | Sparrevohn, AK | N8016A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind, which resulted in collapse of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll. A factor was t…The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind, which resulted in collapse of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Aug 17, 2003 | Hamilton, MT | N68281 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the improper recovery from the bounced landing. |
| Aug 16, 2003 | Glens Falls, NY | N9673B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors in this accident were wind gusts and th…The pilot's failure to maintain control during the flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors in this accident were wind gusts and the pilot's improper decision to land during thunderstorm activity. |
| Aug 16, 2003 | Bowdon, ND | N6057R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which led to a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience, the crosswin…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which led to a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience, the crosswind condition, wind gusts and power lines. |
| Aug 14, 2003 | Harvard, IL | N7054Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare which led to a hard landing. |
| Aug 14, 2003 | Ketchikan, AK | N59352 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with ocean waves. A factor associated with the accident…The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with ocean waves. A factor associated with the accident was large waves/swells. |
| Aug 13, 2003 | La Belle, FL | N2987D | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in ground looping and substantial damage. |
| Aug 12, 2003 | Angwin, CA | N8515J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's …The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Aug 10, 2003 | Morrilton, AR | N72971 | Incident | substantial | The deterioration of the fuel line resulting in fuel contamination and the loss of engine power. |
| Aug 10, 2003 | Hialeah, FL | N86PH | Incident | substantial |
Spinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal, fatigue…Spinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal, fatigue failure of the crankshaft cheek, failure of the engine in cruise flight, and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.. |
| Aug 09, 2003 | Chesterfield, MO | N122EJ | Incident | — | A partial failure of the rudder control lock fairlead which jammed the rudder cable during takeoff. |
| Aug 08, 2003 | Bethel, AK | N6439H | Incident | substantial |
A complete loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the shifting of a main crankshaft bearing that produced a fatigue failure of the crankshaf…A complete loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the shifting of a main crankshaft bearing that produced a fatigue failure of the crankshaft. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing, which resulted in a nose over . |
| Aug 07, 2003 | Orlando, FL | N775SP | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll resulting in the aircraft departing the runway an…The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll resulting in the aircraft departing the runway and incurring substantial damage. |
| Aug 06, 2003 | Iliamna, AK | N185TB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Aug 06, 2003 | Las Cruces, NM | N8921M | Incident | substantial |
Lack of adequate power from the rear engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during take-off. A contribu…Lack of adequate power from the rear engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during take-off. A contributing factor to the accident was the low altitude. |
| Aug 05, 2003 | Arecibo, PR | N371R | Incident | — | The pilot’s inadequate in-flight decision, and his failure to refuel, which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Aug 04, 2003 | La Monte, MO | N73660 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulting in an overrun of the runway. |
| Aug 02, 2003 | Pine Bluff, AR | N6791G | Incident | substantial |
Inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the cross country flight. A factor associated with the accident was the rough …Inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the cross country flight. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing. |
| Aug 01, 2003 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N3418C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane that resulted in the lef…The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane that resulted in the left wing contacting the runway surface during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of the crosswind, and the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes. |
| Jul 31, 2003 | St. Johns, AZ | N2935A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition that resulted in a loss of directional control and ground loop. The crosswind was a con…The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition that resulted in a loss of directional control and ground loop. The crosswind was a contributing factor. |