Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2003 | Melbourne, FL | N52903 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper throttle setting during the braking test, resulting in a collision with a parked airplane. |
| Apr 11, 2003 | Carbondale, IL | N6317D | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to properly recover from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane porpoising. |
| Apr 11, 2003 | REDDING, CA | N1925Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper engine starting procedures, and his failure to maintain clearance with a parked airplane, resulting in a collision with the parke…The pilot's improper engine starting procedures, and his failure to maintain clearance with a parked airplane, resulting in a collision with the parked and unoccupied airplane. |
| Apr 11, 2003 | Grayslake, IL | N389SP | Incident | substantial |
The flight instuctor's improper in-flight decision to land with a tailwind and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.…The flight instuctor's improper in-flight decision to land with a tailwind and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind, the student pilot's inadequate flare, and the muddy terrain. |
| Apr 10, 2003 | Foxworth, MS | N738QM | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to perform a go-around, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delay in applying the normal brakes resulti…The failure of the pilot to perform a go-around, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delay in applying the normal brakes resulting in his inability to stop the airplane and subsequent on-ground collision with a fence. |
| Apr 07, 2003 | Durant, OK | N116SS | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing. |
| Apr 07, 2003 | Butte, MT | N48733 | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty variable wind conditions and his improper flare. Factors include gusty and variable winds . |
| Apr 05, 2003 | ANIAK, AK | N207SE | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel management, and subsequent fuel starvation during cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terra…The pilot's improper fuel management, and subsequent fuel starvation during cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Apr 05, 2003 | Truth or Conseq, NM | N3749U | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing factors include, the pilot…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing factors include, the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making, the crosswind and gusty wind conditions, the ditch, and the berm. |
| Apr 05, 2003 | Summerville, SC | N6599B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Apr 05, 2003 | Anaheim, CA | N6272D | Incident | substantial |
Failure of company maintenance personnel to correctly install and safety wire the oil drain plug, which led to a loss of engine oil and a catastrophic…Failure of company maintenance personnel to correctly install and safety wire the oil drain plug, which led to a loss of engine oil and a catastrophic internal failure of the engine. |
| Apr 02, 2003 | Gig Harbor, WA | N701TM | Incident | substantial | A total loss of power for undetermined reasons during base turn. |
| Apr 01, 2003 | Eufaula, AL | N696SP | Incident | minor | Fatigue failure of end rib for the left canard flap. |
| Mar 31, 2003 | Shenandoah, VA | CGIKO | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent encounter with snow showers. Factors were the snow and the unsuitable landing area. |
| Mar 31, 2003 | Lakeland, FL | N4413C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind. |
| Mar 29, 2003 | Hobbs, NM | N5577C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was the runway light's cement foundation. |
| Mar 27, 2003 | CLEVELAND, OH | N613SP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 27, 2003 | Dyersburg, TN | N244S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was muddy terrain conditions. |
| Mar 26, 2003 | Santa Rosa, NM | N1228D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing for takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust. |
| Mar 26, 2003 | Medina, OH | N3964J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to follow published procedures while starting the engine, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. |
| Mar 26, 2003 | Tulsa, OK | N6947X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Mar 24, 2003 | Packwood, WA | N4150L | Incident | substantial |
Loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Loose gravel/sandy was a factor during the landing roll…Loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Loose gravel/sandy was a factor during the landing roll. |
| Mar 23, 2003 | Houston, TX | N922SZ | Incident | substantial | The in-flight separation of the elevator trim tab. |
| Mar 21, 2003 | Potts Camp, MS | N89811 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing to a field, and damage to the airplane during the landing rollout. |
| Mar 19, 2003 | Hodkovice, EZ | N2448Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |