Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2003 | Pueblo, CO | N425SG | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors include the encounter with severe turbulence and hail. |
| May 31, 2003 | Dillon, MT | N4424U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, and his inadequate remedial actions during his attempt to realign the air…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, and his inadequate remedial actions during his attempt to realign the aircraft with the runway. Factors include a crosswind, and the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel-equipped aircraft. |
| May 30, 2003 | Orangeburg, SC | N734AG | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in the equipment. Also causal was the other maintenance personnel's improper i…The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in the equipment. Also causal was the other maintenance personnel's improper installation of the mixture control linkage bolt that resulted in binding of the mixture control linkage and the post-landing fire. |
| May 30, 2003 | McCarthy, AK | N5712X | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reasons. |
| May 29, 2003 | Wilmington, NC | N33223 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the ditch. |
| May 29, 2003 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N70162 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswing during the landing roll. A factor contribuiting to the accident was the presence of a crosswind. |
| May 29, 2003 | KAPOLEI, HI | N5329L | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged landing flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear and structu…The pilot's misjudged landing flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear and structural damage to the airplane. |
| May 28, 2003 | Newnan, GA | N6512K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll that resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear. |
| May 27, 2003 | Midland, MI | N61635 | Incident | substantial | The pilot misjugded the flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| May 27, 2003 | Council Bluffs, IA | N1730F | Incident | substantial | Misjudgment of the landing flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing. |
| May 26, 2003 | PORT JEFFERSON, NY | N1234 | Incident | destroyed | Loss of power to both engines for undetermined reasons. |
| May 26, 2003 | Page, AZ | N9317M | Incident | substantial |
a loss of engine power due to a oil starvation induced catastrophic internal failure of the engine caused by the rotation of the number 2 cylinder mai…a loss of engine power due to a oil starvation induced catastrophic internal failure of the engine caused by the rotation of the number 2 cylinder main bearing. This narrative was modified on February 16, 2005. |
| May 26, 2003 | Hastings, FL | N817T | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane resulting in in-flight collision with terrain. |
| May 23, 2003 | BRYAN, TX | N9389X | Incident | substantial |
The presence of foreign material in the carburetor intake venturi, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff, and a subsequent …The presence of foreign material in the carburetor intake venturi, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff, and a subsequent off-airport forced landing. |
| May 22, 2003 | Miami, FL | N402DD | Incident | — |
The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to note an incorrect washer was installed securing the upp…The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to note an incorrect washer was installed securing the upper and lower torque links, resulting in separation of the upper and lower links and subsequent rotation of the landing gear tire during the landing roll. |
| May 21, 2003 | Cedar City, UT | N5278H | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| May 19, 2003 | Center Island, WA | N5326J | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing. The pilot's diverted attention, deer near the runway, and trees were factors. |
| May 19, 2003 | Ocean City, NJ | N6989E | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 17, 2003 | Boulder, CO | N9849H | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper flair. |
| May 17, 2003 | Payette, ID | N3450F | Incident | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft departing the runway environment, col…The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft departing the runway environment, collapsing the nose gear and nosing over. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to execute a go around maneuver, the gusty crosswind conditions and the soft terrain. |
| May 16, 2003 | Fabens, TX | N478RD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's attempt to avoid an obstacle was a contributing factor. |
| May 16, 2003 | Lewistown, MT | N4804P | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The condition of the runway overrun was a factor. |
| May 15, 2003 | Kinta, OK | N4931R | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to supervise the refueling of the aircraft and failure…The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to supervise the refueling of the aircraft and failure to use his before takeoff checklist. |
| May 15, 2003 | Camarillo, CA | N585TM | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in a collision with terrain. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of…the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in a collision with terrain. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action were also causal. |
| May 14, 2003 | Kirksville, MO | N9908V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land with a tailwind and failure to perform an aborted landing, resulting in the pilots decision to control…The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land with a tailwind and failure to perform an aborted landing, resulting in the pilots decision to control the aircraft off of the right edge of the runway to avoid obstructions. Contributing factors were the tailwind, the sudden wind shift, the turbulence, and the obstacles. |