Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2003 | Idaho Falls, ID | N64427 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment (centerline tracking) during a go around maneuver resulting in the aircraft impacting …The student pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment (centerline tracking) during a go around maneuver resulting in the aircraft impacting a runway light. Contributing factors were the gusty/crosswind conditions and the light fixture. |
| Mar 16, 2003 | Peachtree City, GA | N762JS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in a nose over after the airplane departed the runway surface. A…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in a nose over after the airplane departed the runway surface. A factor is muddy terrain. |
| Mar 15, 2003 | Hope, AR | N493RA | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 15, 2003 | Honesdale, PA | N4896F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Mar 12, 2003 | England, AR | N30461 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane while searching for a private grass airstrip, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was…The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane while searching for a private grass airstrip, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 11, 2003 | Thermal, CA | N4201Y | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to use aileron controls to compensate for the known crosswind and failure to maintain directional control during the landi…the student pilot's failure to use aileron controls to compensate for the known crosswind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. |
| Mar 10, 2003 | Linden, NJ | N30EF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors in the accident were th…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors in the accident were the crosswind and the snowbank. |
| Mar 09, 2003 | Concord, NC | N52546 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare during touchdown and failure to properly recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and inflight c…The pilot's improper flare during touchdown and failure to properly recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and inflight collision with the runway. A factor was the pilot did not understand the porpoise condition during landing. |
| Mar 09, 2003 | Sherman, TX | N6066G | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for …The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 09, 2003 | Collegedale, TN | N1754V | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control, impact with terrain and subsequent nose over. |
| Mar 09, 2003 | Galena, AK | N1613M | Incident | substantial | The failure of the airplane to climb after takeoff which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during an aborted landing attempt. |
| Mar 08, 2003 | St Charles, MO | N2732K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Mar 08, 2003 | Camden, SC | N3287L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent loss of engine power and an in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Mar 08, 2003 | Pearland, TX | N8994U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention to the banner staging area, and the ditch. |
| Mar 05, 2003 | Crescent City, CA | N26533 | Incident | substantial |
The separation of the upper and lower right main landing gear scissor links due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a ground loop, and the coll…The separation of the upper and lower right main landing gear scissor links due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a ground loop, and the collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll. |
| Mar 05, 2003 | St. Paul, MN | N35307 | Incident | substantial | The loss of directional control by the solo student pilot. A factor to the accident was the excessive speed during landing. |
| Mar 05, 2003 | Creswell, OR | N9793B | Incident | substantial |
Water contamination in the fuel system which resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff, and the pilot's inadequate pre…Water contamination in the fuel system which resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff, and the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection. Trees were a factor. |
| Mar 03, 2003 | Gateway, CO | N714NF | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the snow-covered runway. |
| Mar 02, 2003 | Malin, OR | UNREG | Incident | substantial | Aircraft control not maintained during landing. Soft terrain was a factor. |
| Mar 01, 2003 | HOMER, AK | N8337Q | Incident | minor |
The separation of the main landing gear spring strut during landing touchdown due to corrosion and fatigue. Factors contributing to the accident were…The separation of the main landing gear spring strut during landing touchdown due to corrosion and fatigue. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements for inspection procedures. |
| Mar 01, 2003 | Lake Johnston, AS | VH-LBZ | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Feb 28, 2003 | Columbus, OH | N170SU | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and the instructor's delayed remedial action, |
| Feb 26, 2003 | Cincinnati, OH | N733XP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Feb 25, 2003 | Williamson, NY | N51126 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. A factor was the snow-covered runway. |
| Feb 24, 2003 | Palmdale, CA | N5202A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain/obstacle clearance altitude. Factors in the accident were the low ceilings and the dusk light ill…The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain/obstacle clearance altitude. Factors in the accident were the low ceilings and the dusk light illumination. |