Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2013 | Covington, LA | N8899V | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a banner towing operation, which resulted in the airplane stalling and landing hard. |
| Apr 28, 2013 | Albuquerque, NM | N4420C | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Dade City, FL | N5944J | Minor | substantial | The in-flight loosening of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm stud, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. |
| Apr 13, 2013 | Summersville, WV | N6136F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Apr 08, 2013 | Manvel, TX | N7825T | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while taking off in gusting wind conditions. |
| Apr 05, 2013 | Hammonton, NJ | N37480 | Minor | substantial | A loss of control during landing due to the failure of the nose landing gear's left trunnion lug. |
| Mar 22, 2013 | Temecula, CA | N5931R | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Mar 17, 2013 | Gila Bend, AZ | N5802J | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around. |
| Mar 17, 2013 | Baytown, TX | N6389S | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s poor in-flight decision-making and improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Feb 24, 2013 | Homestead, FL | N8594M | Minor | substantial |
The reported partial loss of engine power from the rear engine for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine…The reported partial loss of engine power from the rear engine for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Feb 18, 2013 | Okeechobee, FL | N6249D | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Feb 17, 2013 | Akron, CO | N6199E | Minor | destroyed | The pilot’s physical impairment due to alcohol intoxication, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during landing. |
| Feb 17, 2013 | Elcho, WI | N30227 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Feb 03, 2013 | Boise, ID | N8465L | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath and stabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the runway. |
| Jan 20, 2013 | Erie, CO | N2323D | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off in gusting wind conditions. |
| Jan 20, 2013 | Marysville, CA | N5208F | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation, which resulted from maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the fue…A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation, which resulted from maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the fuel selector handle. Contributing to the accident was an incorrectly modified fuel selector handle assembly. |
| Dec 21, 2012 | Oklahoma City, OK | N753CC | Minor | substantial |
The flight crew's decision to fly close behind a heavy airplane, which did not ensure there was adequate distance and time in order to avoid a wake tu…The flight crew's decision to fly close behind a heavy airplane, which did not ensure there was adequate distance and time in order to avoid a wake turbulence encounter with the preceding heavy airplane’s wake vortex, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during final approach. |
| Dec 03, 2012 | Rochester, MN | N9853Q | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s spatial disorientation during the instrument approach in night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane desce…The pilot’s spatial disorientation during the instrument approach in night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane descending below decision height and impacting terrain outside the lateral limits of the localizer. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent instrument flight experience. |
| Dec 03, 2012 | Mekoryuk, AK | N169LJ | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured first-stage compressor blade due to fatigue cracking. The source of the fatigue crack could …The total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured first-stage compressor blade due to fatigue cracking. The source of the fatigue crack could not be determined due to secondary damage sustained to the fracture surface. |
| Nov 30, 2012 | Bryans Corner, OK | N1324G | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured compressor turbine blade due to fatigue cracking. |
| Nov 25, 2012 | Van Nuys, CA | N5229U | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue fractures of two crankshaft gear teeth from corrosion pitting, which resulted in an…A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue fractures of two crankshaft gear teeth from corrosion pitting, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing and collision with obstacles on the ground. |
| Nov 11, 2012 | Maricopa, AZ | N65835 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with…The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain. |
| Nov 09, 2012 | La Grange, TX | N732BL | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to the loss of oil to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of…The total loss of engine power due to the loss of oil to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the engine oil filter adaptor, which resulted in the loss of oil to the engine. |
| Nov 06, 2012 | Modesto, CA | N21391 | Minor | substantial | Failure of the throttle control cable during maneuvering flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. |
| Nov 03, 2012 | Roanoke, TX | N985GE | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles on the runway approach path. Contributing to the accident was the airport management'…The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles on the runway approach path. Contributing to the accident was the airport management's decision to relocate the runway displaced threshold, which did not provide an adequate safety margin for approaching aircraft, and the automobile driver's inadequate lookout for approaching aircraft before crossing the runway's approach path. |