Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2002 | Fairbanks, AK | N739PB | Incident | — | The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual outlook while taxiing. |
| Jul 29, 2002 | Choteau, MT | N2802J | Incident | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inattention to fuel consumption (flight duration) which resulted in a total loss of power and subsequent ha…Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inattention to fuel consumption (flight duration) which resulted in a total loss of power and subsequent hard landing. |
| Jul 28, 2002 | Senoia, GA | N6486S | Incident | substantial |
The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow published procedures for the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine…The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow published procedures for the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice formation, and subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing. |
| Jul 28, 2002 | Flushing, MI | N1086V | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway. |
| Jul 27, 2002 | Willits, CA | N6776R | Incident | substantial | the student pilot's misjudged, distance, and speed, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point. |
| Jul 26, 2002 | Hialeah, FL | N4893H | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch and…The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch and subsequent nose over of the airplane. |
| Jul 26, 2002 | Old Harbor, AK | N756BW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. A factor …The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Jul 26, 2002 | Creston, CA | N5268K | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the dark…the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the dark night conditions. |
| Jul 25, 2002 | Mesa, AZ | N152BR | Incident | minor |
the pilot of the other airplane'ss use of an excessive taxi speed and too close of a spacing interval to the Cessna 152, which resulted in an on-groun…the pilot of the other airplane'ss use of an excessive taxi speed and too close of a spacing interval to the Cessna 152, which resulted in an on-ground collision when the Cessna 152 abruptly stopped. |
| Jul 24, 2002 | Kodiak, AK | N4767U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff run, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. A facto…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff run, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. A factor associated with the accident was wind gusts. |
| Jul 24, 2002 | St. Louis, MO | N22PB | Incident | substantial | The landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 23, 2002 | Yuma, AZ | N756EV | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to properly verify that the landing gear was in the down and locked position. |
| Jul 23, 2002 | Cook, MN | N2070N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. |
| Jul 22, 2002 | Ogallala, NE | N5359D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The open window diverting the pilot's attention was a contributing factor. |
| Jul 21, 2002 | Englewood, CO | N6271N | Incident | substantial |
the pilot-in-command's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper remedial action, and the second pilo…the pilot-in-command's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper remedial action, and the second pilot's inadequate monitoring of the flight. |
| Jul 21, 2002 | Laretto, MN | N6321B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare. |
| Jul 19, 2002 | Hurricane, UT | N6383H | Incident | substantial | pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Jul 19, 2002 | Albuquerque, NM | N9854A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the crosswind. |
| Jul 18, 2002 | Grants, NM | N8067S | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were …the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the high density altitude conditions, the terrain barrier (berm). |
| Jul 18, 2002 | Spearfish, SD | N1373E | Incident | substantial |
The probable cause of this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Differences in c…The probable cause of this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Differences in control forces and aircraft handling due to initiating the takeoff without fully retracting the flaps is a contributing factor. |
| Jul 16, 2002 | Tolley, ND | N4866Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain lift-off speed and his failure to abort the takeoff. |
| Jul 15, 2002 | Barre, VT | N43860 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with trees. A fac…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with trees. A factor was the pilot's delayed initiation of the go-around. |
| Jul 14, 2002 | Middletown, RI | N733NQ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare. A factor was the shifting wind. |
| Jul 13, 2002 | Mecosta, MI | N6912S | Incident | substantial |
The airplane encountered unsuitable terrain and the pilot applied excessive braking during the aborted takeoff. A factor contributing to the acciden…The airplane encountered unsuitable terrain and the pilot applied excessive braking during the aborted takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the sandy terrain. |
| Jul 12, 2002 | Merritt Island, FL | N54119 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery after a bounced landing and improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane colliding with the runway. |