Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 03, 2010 | Auburn, IN | N93927 | Incident | substantial | The pilot of the other airplane failing to monitor the position this airplane. |
| Aug 02, 2010 | Burnet, TX | N5177E | Incident | substantial | The failure of the tailwheel compression spring, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. |
| Aug 02, 2010 | Mashpee, MA | N925KM | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while flying at reduced power settings in conditions that were favorable for carburetor icing resulting in …The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while flying at reduced power settings in conditions that were favorable for carburetor icing resulting in the partial loss of engine power. |
| Aug 01, 2010 | Newton, KS | N13013 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 01, 2010 | Newfane, NY | N4976E | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to his diverted attention, which resulted in a collision with trees during the initial climb afte…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to his diverted attention, which resulted in a collision with trees during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the passenger's attempt to secure the jump door after it opened during takeoff. |
| Aug 01, 2010 | Santa Fe, NM | N52708 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power following a loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 01, 2010 | Middleberry, VT | N34641 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff. |
| Aug 01, 2010 | Rockwood, ME | N369E | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear prior to a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to medication. |
| Jul 31, 2010 | Elk Creek, VA | N172FL | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an off-airport landing. |
| Jul 31, 2010 | Rawlins, WY | N35296 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, failure to properly use the takeoff checklist, and failure to lean the fuel mixture, which resulted in the …The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, failure to properly use the takeoff checklist, and failure to lean the fuel mixture, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed due to the rich fuel mixture. |
| Jul 30, 2010 | Breckenridge, MI | N24472 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to mantain directional control during the aborted landing. |
| Jul 30, 2010 | Perry, GA | N1351E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while taxiing. |
| Jul 29, 2010 | Montezuma, IN | N2085J | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to an insufficient fastener preload that led to the failure of the No. 2 connecting rod assembly. |
| Jul 29, 2010 | Shell Lake, WI | N701PS | Incident | substantial | The collision with the deer during landing roll. |
| Jul 27, 2010 | Stonington, ME | N6410F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. |
| Jul 27, 2010 | San Juan, PR | N402VN | Incident | minor |
The airplane manufacturer’s inadequate inspection procedures, resulting in the undetected fatigue cracking of the right upper barrel and trunnion asse…The airplane manufacturer’s inadequate inspection procedures, resulting in the undetected fatigue cracking of the right upper barrel and trunnion assembly. |
| Jul 27, 2010 | Shirley, NY | N757ZN | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 26, 2010 | Hyannis, MA | N26150 | Incident | minor | The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing flare and touchdown. |
| Jul 25, 2010 | Santa Maria, CA | N172CY | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a bounce and hard landing. |
| Jul 24, 2010 | Waynesboro, VA | N3480E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to follow the short-field takeoff procedures published in the Pilot's Operating Handbook. |
| Jul 24, 2010 | Davant, LA | N7812K | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s improper application of the flight controls and throttle during landing, which resulted in a nose over and subsequent inverted immersion i…The pilot’s improper application of the flight controls and throttle during landing, which resulted in a nose over and subsequent inverted immersion in the water. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction. |
| Jul 24, 2010 | White Plains, NY | N1166W | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action resulting in a bounced landing. |
| Jul 23, 2010 | Palmer, AK | N4590C | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's decision to make a low-altitude pass over a remote airstrip toward rising terrain in weather conducive to downdrafts. |
| Jul 23, 2010 | Ephrata, WA | N6139M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fire hydrant while taxiing to the runway. |
| Jul 23, 2010 | Ludington, MI | N82531 | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of accumulated debris in the fuel system from an undetermined source. Also causal wa…The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of accumulated debris in the fuel system from an undetermined source. Also causal was the inadequate annual maintenance inspection that did not include inspection of the firewall fuel strainer and the fuel inlet screen. |