Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2003 | Melbourne, FL | N53352 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain directional cont…The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to execute a go-around. |
| Jun 18, 2003 | Anahim Lake, CA | N210VC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 17, 2003 | LittleWhale Cay, BF | N3748C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 17, 2003 | Soldier Bar, ID | N7372Q | Incident | substantial |
The overload failure of the nose landing gear assembly during the landing roll, due to an improper maintenance installation. A factor was the rough/u…The overload failure of the nose landing gear assembly during the landing roll, due to an improper maintenance installation. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain condition. |
| Jun 17, 2003 | Hornersville, MO | N70403 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the crosswind. |
| Jun 16, 2003 | Ogden, UT | N9221C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jun 16, 2003 | Southern Pines, NC | N3435F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 15, 2003 | Seattle, WA | N9566L | Incident | substantial |
The dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing factors were the crosswind …The dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition and the flight instructor's lack of experience. |
| Jun 15, 2003 | Lewistown, MT | N4TD | Incident | substantial |
Inadequate preflight planning/preparation prior to takeoff, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. An inadvertent s…Inadequate preflight planning/preparation prior to takeoff, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. An inadvertent stall and rough terrain were factors. |
| Jun 14, 2003 | Anoka, MN | N2238E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's lac…The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience, and the runway sign. |
| Jun 13, 2003 | Tribune, KS | N210MP | Incident | substantial |
The in-flight separation of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp resulting in an in-flight fire and uncommanded landing gear extension. Also causal wa…The in-flight separation of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp resulting in an in-flight fire and uncommanded landing gear extension. Also causal was the improper maintenance by unknown personnel. |
| Jun 12, 2003 | Albuquerque, NM | N7867N | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's inadvertent encounter with the jet blast and the subsequent inability to maintain aircraft control. |
| Jun 12, 2003 | Kent, WA | N7568T | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the flaps to operate properly for undetermined reasons during the initial climb and subsequent aborted takeoff. A factor was the colla…The failure of the flaps to operate properly for undetermined reasons during the initial climb and subsequent aborted takeoff. A factor was the collapse of the main landing gear due to an inadequate amount of time for the gear extension process to be completed. |
| Jun 09, 2003 | Telida, AK | N710WS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. A factor in the accident was a soft run…The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. A factor in the accident was a soft runway. |
| Jun 08, 2003 | PRESCOTT, AZ | N519ER | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructo…The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight in allowing the student to perform a solo flight with a strong, gusting crosswind near the factory demonstrated crosswind component limit. Factors to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions, and a lack of flight school standards pertaining to student pilot supervised solo flights in challenging weather conditions. |
| Jun 08, 2003 | Culpeper, VA | N92WA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during takeoff. |
| Jun 08, 2003 | Early, TX | N78690 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power while on approach to land, and subsequent off-air…The student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power while on approach to land, and subsequent off-airport landing. |
| Jun 07, 2003 | Glasgow, MT | N2786L | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and the muddy, wet terrain at the landing site. |
| Jun 07, 2003 | Newburyport, MA | N7149Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. |
| Jun 06, 2003 | Warrenton, VA | N736AT | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation the shifting wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident w…The pilot's inadequate compensation the shifting wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the shifting wind conditions. |
| Jun 05, 2003 | Grinnell, IA | N5667C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. Factors contributing to the accident were the wind gusts and crosswind conditions. |
| Jun 05, 2003 | Middleton, ID | N7238M | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow the checklist which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the uneven te…The pilot's failure to follow the checklist which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain at the landing site. |
| Jun 03, 2003 | Tallahassee, FL | N2328F | Incident | substantial | The arching of the battery electric wire which was chaffing against the main steel braided fuel hose resulting in fire in the engine compartment. |
| Jun 02, 2003 | Owensville, MO | N68778 | Incident | substantial | The pilots delayed attempt to perform an aborted takeoff and subsequent overrun. Contributing factors to the accident were the fence and the ditch. |
| Jun 01, 2003 | Clearwater, FL | N9758G | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with t…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with trees. |