Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2010 | Anchorage, AK | N180BS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with water. |
| Sep 22, 2010 | Longmont, CO | N2459K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Sep 20, 2010 | Houston, TX | N9071X | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to decreased engine oil quantity and pressure as a result of the engine's oil cap not being adeq…The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to decreased engine oil quantity and pressure as a result of the engine's oil cap not being adequately secured. |
| Sep 18, 2010 | Denton, TX | N56VP | Incident | substantial | The failure of the landing gear push-pull rod. |
| Sep 18, 2010 | Palm Beach, FL | N2483Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which led to a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Sep 17, 2010 | Coeur d'Alene, ID | N111NA | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with mountainous terrain while maneuvering in…The pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with mountainous terrain while maneuvering in an area of low cloud ceilings. |
| Sep 15, 2010 | Stow, OH | N97921 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 15, 2010 | Nome, AK | N87256 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a special VFR approach, resulting in a collision with terrain. |
| Sep 14, 2010 | Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia, AS | VH-KZF | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 14, 2010 | Toms River, NJ | N313MA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during a night taxi. Contributing to the accident was the improper parking of a ground vehi…The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during a night taxi. Contributing to the accident was the improper parking of a ground vehicle partially onto the taxiway. |
| Sep 14, 2010 | Bethel, AK | N45624 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during a night approach, resulting in a collision with terrain short of the runway. |
| Sep 13, 2010 | Rushville, NE | N714AL | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the loss of visual reference due …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the loss of visual reference due to the sun glare. |
| Sep 12, 2010 | Paxson, AK | N4038Y | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to make a climbing turn close to the ground in gusting wind at a low airspeed, resulting in a loss of control and collision with …The pilot's decision to make a climbing turn close to the ground in gusting wind at a low airspeed, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain. |
| Sep 12, 2010 | Kenai, AK | N1612Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to takeoff from a remote lake after overloading the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of a seaplane rat…The pilot's decision to takeoff from a remote lake after overloading the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of a seaplane rating. |
| Sep 10, 2010 | Fayetteville, WV | N7922E | Serious (2) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto system’s distributor gear as a result of the improper maintenance of the magnetos by mai…A loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto system’s distributor gear as a result of the improper maintenance of the magnetos by maintenance personnel. |
| Sep 09, 2010 | Huron, NY | N180LE | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 08, 2010 | Helena, GA | N804GK | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s continuance of the GPS approach below the minimum descent altitude while landing in instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Sep 07, 2010 | Mountain Home, AR | N2081U | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot’s decision to continue flight into a known area of heavy rain and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. |
| Sep 06, 2010 | Levant, ME | N3650V | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Sep 06, 2010 | Santa Ynez, CA | N4622C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, likely due to the inadvertent control interference by a passenger. A finding in the accident was …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, likely due to the inadvertent control interference by a passenger. A finding in the accident was the pilot's improper pre flight briefing. |
| Sep 06, 2010 | Caledonia, MI | N4632A | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the acci…A loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the accident was a mechanic's use of incorrect hardware. |
| Sep 06, 2010 | Hondo, TX | N731PQ | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s delayed action to arrest the airplane’s descent, which resulted in a collision with terrain. |
| Sep 05, 2010 | Pointe a Pitre, GP | F-OIXZ | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 04, 2010 | Tuluksak, AK | N9942M | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's delayed application of full power during a soft/wet field takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees during takeoff. |
| Sep 04, 2010 | Virginia Beach, VA | N812KT | Minor | substantial | A total loss of power due to water contamination in the fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. |