Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 06, 2010 | Ogden, UT | N77CF | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot did not maintain clearance from obstacles after descending below the published approach decision height when visibility was less than publis…The pilot did not maintain clearance from obstacles after descending below the published approach decision height when visibility was less than published approach minimums due to heavy ground fog and he did not execute a missed approach after failing to establish a stabilized approach inside of the final approach fix. |
| Dec 05, 2010 | Leverett, MA | N9742Z | Fatal (2) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from improper tightening of the cylinder hold-down nuts. |
| Dec 02, 2010 | Warrensburg, MO | N465CM | Incident | substantial | A hard landing for undetermined reasons. |
| Dec 02, 2010 | Omaha, NE | N3246D | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to a stuck check valve in the carburetor acceleration pump, resulting in an improper fuel mixture when the pilot attempted …A loss of engine power due to a stuck check valve in the carburetor acceleration pump, resulting in an improper fuel mixture when the pilot attempted to add power. |
| Dec 01, 2010 | Toledo, OH | N607QS | Incident | — |
The manufacturer's inadequate initial design and subsequent modifications of the tailcone, which allowed moisture to collect and freeze around rudder …The manufacturer's inadequate initial design and subsequent modifications of the tailcone, which allowed moisture to collect and freeze around rudder cables during flight levels above the freezing level and resulted in a loss of rudder authority. Contributing to the accident was the lack of oversight of the manufacturer's design and production by the Federal Aviation Administration. |
| Dec 01, 2010 | Linköping, SW | SE-IGU | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 01, 2010 | Madras, OR | N1699Z | Incident | minor | The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while in the traffic pattern to land, which resulted in a midair collision. |
| Nov 27, 2010 | Suisun City, CA | N5582T | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 25, 2010 | Lubbock, TX | N182DG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in a collision with an airport sign. |
| Nov 24, 2010 | Velma, OK | N4428Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. …The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relative inexperience in pipeline patrols. |
| Nov 21, 2010 | Bluffton, SC | N882AV | Minor | substantial | An in-flight upset of undetermined origin resulting in a forced landing. |
| Nov 21, 2010 | Winter Haven, FL | N3700L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight/inflight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power. |
| Nov 19, 2010 | Birmingham, UK | G-VUEM | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 18, 2010 | Avon Park, FL | N1309 | Fatal (3) | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unexpected intense rain shower with severe turbulence at night. |
| Nov 16, 2010 | Hobe Sound, FL | N8306B | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination in the carburetor. |
| Nov 15, 2010 | San Antonio, TX | N7183G | Serious (3) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to lan…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind. |
| Nov 14, 2010 | Tucson, AZ | N60858 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control while on final approach due to undiagnosed cardiac disease, which caused a medical emergency and su…The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control while on final approach due to undiagnosed cardiac disease, which caused a medical emergency and subsequent pilot incapacitation. |
| Nov 14, 2010 | Gaithersburg, MD | N249ER | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate use of the rudder, and subsequent loss of directional control. |
| Nov 12, 2010 | Farmersburg, IN | N531HF | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 12, 2010 | Sevierville, TN | N1992D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Nov 09, 2010 | Pineville, LA | N9747L | Incident | substantial | The pilot/mechanic’s improper inspection of the airplane following the engine installation. |
| Nov 06, 2010 | Baggs, WY | N6179Y | Incident | substantial | The failure of a connecting rod cap retaining bolt during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power. |
| Nov 04, 2010 | Kenmare, ND | N23099 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Nov 04, 2010 | Port Townsend, WA | N14511 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare/touchdown while landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. |
| Nov 02, 2010 | Cascade, ID | N3488L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a turn onto the final approach leg of the traffic pattern. |