Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2003 | Rome, GA | N8115F | Incident | substantial | The maintenance personnel failure to secure the throttle linkage during the installation of the carburetor that resulted in the loss of engine power. |
| Feb 20, 2003 | East Windsor, CT | N1752C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the snow-covered runway conditions. |
| Feb 19, 2003 | Flemington, NJ | N197ME | Incident | substantial | The manufacturer's improper assembly of the accessory drive section of the engine. |
| Feb 18, 2003 | Jacksonville, TX | N678BC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contribut…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Feb 16, 2003 | San Francisco, CA | N321FL | Incident | substantial | The vehicle driver's inadequate visual lookout and failure to follow established procedures. A contributing factor was the dark nighttime condition. |
| Feb 16, 2003 | Fryeburg, ME | N76897 | Incident | substantial | An in-flight encounter with carburetor ice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during a simulated engine failure. |
| Feb 14, 2003 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N891CA | Incident | minor |
Inadequate quality control following overhaul of the high-pressure compressor (HPC) impeller by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a machini…Inadequate quality control following overhaul of the high-pressure compressor (HPC) impeller by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a machining groove on the aft face of the HPC impeller being undetected, which resulted in a fatigue fracture and an uncontained separation of the HPC impeller from the engine during the takeoff roll/run, and the pilot rejecting the takeoff. |
| Feb 14, 2003 | Clare, MI | N693SA | Incident | substantial | The student pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll. A factor was the snow bank. |
| Feb 11, 2003 | Estherville, IA | N3455U | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain adequate control of the airplane while taxiing in high wind conditions. A factor was the high winds. |
| Feb 09, 2003 | Everett, WA | N912LB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the rime icing…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the rime icing conditions, and the soft terrain encountered on the off runway rollout. |
| Feb 09, 2003 | Warwick, NY | N3338R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds, and his failure to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind condi…The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds, and his failure to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions. |
| Feb 08, 2003 | McMinnville, OR | N734KU | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include gusty…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds and soft terrain in the area where the aircraft departed the side of the runway. |
| Feb 04, 2003 | Badger, Nfld, CA | N6606Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 04, 2003 | Morrilton, AR | N22432 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the main landing gear to extend and lock, as a result of a hydraulic fluid leak caused by a chaffed and ruptured flex line. |
| Feb 02, 2003 | Klamath Falls, OR | N59180 | Incident | substantial | Failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while landing. |
| Feb 01, 2003 | KENAI, AK | N704JB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delayed application of the airplane brakes resulting in an overrun during the landing roll, and subsequent collision with a snowbank. A c…The pilot's delayed application of the airplane brakes resulting in an overrun during the landing roll, and subsequent collision with a snowbank. A contributing factor in the accident was icy runway conditions. |
| Jan 31, 2003 | Lakeville, MN | N670CS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate removal of ice and snow during the airplane preflight, and the subsequent loss of control due to the airplane being covered wit…The pilot's inadequate removal of ice and snow during the airplane preflight, and the subsequent loss of control due to the airplane being covered with ice. |
| Jan 30, 2003 | Russian Mission, AK | N1276P | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to use a tail stand while loading passengers, which resulted in the airplane's tail impacting the ground. |
| Jan 28, 2003 | Jacksonville, FL | N5602R | Incident | substantial |
a total loss of engine power due to the failure the oil filter because of over-pressurization, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subseque…a total loss of engine power due to the failure the oil filter because of over-pressurization, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing. |
| Jan 28, 2003 | Ellensburg, WA | N48769 | Incident | substantial | Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. A tailwind and a snow bank were factors. |
| Jan 26, 2003 | Everglades City, FL | N9973H | Incident | substantial |
student pilot's improper use of the brakes at the landing touchdown which caused the left main landing gear tire to burst, resulting in the student an…student pilot's improper use of the brakes at the landing touchdown which caused the left main landing gear tire to burst, resulting in the student and certified flight instructor pilots not being able to maintain control of the airplane, and the subsequent impact with bushes. |
| Jan 25, 2003 | El Monte, CA | N732DK | Incident | substantial | the alternator switch contact failure, which resulted in a complete electrical failure. |
| Jan 24, 2003 | Clarence, IA | N6572X | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the rough terrain on which the forced landing was mad…A failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the rough terrain on which the forced landing was made and the night conditions. |
| Jan 20, 2003 | Perigueux, FR | HB-VDO | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 19, 2003 | Grand Island, NE | N6663E | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. |