Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2011 | Independence, MO | N6149B | Minor | substantial |
Latent dimensional discrepancies related to the engine crankcase main bearing saddle bores, which precipitated the fatigue failure of the crankshaft a…Latent dimensional discrepancies related to the engine crankcase main bearing saddle bores, which precipitated the fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the engine manufacturer's failure to properly identify and address the crankcase discrepancies when the engine was rebuilt. |
| Feb 24, 2011 | Hannibal, MO | N9325A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to seized main landing gear wheels, which caused the airplane to nose over. |
| Feb 24, 2011 | Connersville, IN | N3875C | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while making a low-altitude turn during dark night conditions. |
| Feb 23, 2011 | Clarksville, FL | N3740L | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the owner's improper maintenance of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a lack of …A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the owner's improper maintenance of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a lack of fuel supply from the right fuel tank. |
| Feb 22, 2011 | Romeoville, IL | N119RS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach/landing to compensate for the ice accumulated on the airframe which resulted in …The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach/landing to compensate for the ice accumulated on the airframe which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 22, 2011 | Tachira, VE | YV2402 | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 19, 2011 | Ware Shoals, SC | N3022J | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The non-certificated pilot's impairment due to alcohol and a sedating antihistamine, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and the subseq…The non-certificated pilot's impairment due to alcohol and a sedating antihistamine, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and ground impact. |
| Feb 18, 2011 | Reading, PA | N11625 | Incident | substantial |
Inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane which resulted in a shift of the shock mounted portion of the pilot's instrument panel, causing an i…Inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane which resulted in a shift of the shock mounted portion of the pilot's instrument panel, causing an interference of the pitch control during takeoff. |
| Feb 18, 2011 | Levelland, TX | N325LA | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a landing and subsequent go-around with a crosswind. |
| Feb 17, 2011 | Jonesborough, TN | N7237S | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 16, 2011 | New Smyrna Beach, FL | N6345L | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to recognize or implement adequate remedial action to counter the effects of spatial disorientation. Contributing to t…The flight instructor's failure to recognize or implement adequate remedial action to counter the effects of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the spatial disorientation experienced by one or both pilots. |
| Feb 15, 2011 | Daytona Beach, FL | N378FA | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 15, 2011 | Wikieup, AZ | N2561L | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from the failure of a fuel line. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance i…A total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from the failure of a fuel line. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspections that failed to detect the deteriorating fuel line. |
| Feb 14, 2011 | Plattsburgh, NY | N2593L | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions and the certified flight instructor's delayed reme…The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Feb 14, 2011 | Palora, EC | HC-CDL | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 13, 2011 | Lancaster, CA | N31FC | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's delayed remedi…The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Feb 12, 2011 | Springdale, AR | N3257J | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Feb 12, 2011 | Trenton, MI | N6622G | Incident | substantial |
The loss of preload torque on a connecting rod nut and bolt, which precipitated a separation of the connecting rod from the engine's crankshaft and re…The loss of preload torque on a connecting rod nut and bolt, which precipitated a separation of the connecting rod from the engine's crankshaft and resulted in the total loss of engine power. |
| Feb 12, 2011 | Poplar Grove, IL | N733TM | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff. |
| Feb 11, 2011 | Baker Lake, WA | N9768A | Minor | substantial | The pilot's encounter with soft terrain during an attempted takeoff from a dry lake bed. |
| Feb 10, 2011 | Lincoln Park, NJ | N25HD | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection (removal of water contamination from the fuel system), which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Feb 08, 2011 | Columbia, MO | N92MP | Incident | minor | The pilot did not extend the landing gear before touchdown due to his distraction during the landing approach and his not using a landing checklist. |
| Feb 07, 2011 | Meriden, CT | N9622Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout, resulting in a runway excursion. |
| Feb 06, 2011 | Quartzsite, AZ | N8859X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a parked aircraft. |
| Feb 05, 2011 | Bathurst Island, Australia, AS | VH-XGX | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |