Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2003 | Brownsville, CA | N6250A | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were excessive airspeed, pilot-induced oscillation, …The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were excessive airspeed, pilot-induced oscillation, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Aug 21, 2003 | Punta Cana, DR | HI-648SP | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 21, 2003 | Punta Cana, DR | HI648SP | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 2003 | Tocomita, VE | YV-1069C | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 01, 2003 | Anchorage, AK | N29CF | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector valve to a nearly empty tank, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvat…The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector valve to a nearly empty tank, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent emergency landing at an off-airport site. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his inadequate remedial action. |
| Jul 29, 2003 | Brooklyn, MI | N910MF | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. |
| Jul 21, 2003 | BIG LAKE, AK | N8383Q | Serious | minor |
The failure of the pilot of the seaplane and the operator of the jet ski to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision during …The failure of the pilot of the seaplane and the operator of the jet ski to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision during the airplane's landing flare. |
| Jul 12, 2003 | Sullivan Lake, WA | N2805L | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot-in-command's downwind landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind condition. |
| Jul 09, 2003 | Kotzebue, AK | N410GV | Serious (1) | — | The airplane encountered unforecast turbulence, which resulted in serious injury to the pilot. |
| Jun 29, 2003 | KETCHIKAN, AK | N48061 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's abrupt, excessive pull-up during an intentional low level maneuver, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an ina…The pilot's abrupt, excessive pull-up during an intentional low level maneuver, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the water. |
| Jun 29, 2003 | Carefree, AZ | N3826Y | Serious (2) | substantial | fuel exhaustion due to a crack on the elbow fitting to the gascolator resulted in a fuel leak. |
| Jun 25, 2003 | Bristow, OK | N20679 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's premature retracting of the flaps, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Jun 22, 2003 | Beaumont, TX | N753MF | Serious (1) | substantial |
The instructor's delay in executing a go-around and his failure to maintain aircraft control due to inadequate compensation of wind gusts. A contrib…The instructor's delay in executing a go-around and his failure to maintain aircraft control due to inadequate compensation of wind gusts. A contributing factor was the gusty winds. |
| Jun 22, 2003 | San Antonio, TX | N912KD | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed, and his failure to perform a go-around. |
| Jun 07, 2003 | West Chicago, IL | N13474 | Serious (1) | destroyed |
The abrupt pull-up initiated by the pilot during takeoff before airspeed was attained resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident were…The abrupt pull-up initiated by the pilot during takeoff before airspeed was attained resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff and the crosswind. |
| Jun 05, 2003 | Londonderry, VT | N704TG | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilots inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a safe altitude above the rising terrain. Factors…The pilots inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a safe altitude above the rising terrain. Factors related to the accident were the low ceilings and rising terrain. |
| May 20, 2003 | Ocean City, NJ | N3985L | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor was a crosswind. |
| May 15, 2003 | Cedar Springs, MI | N1528Q | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate glidepath and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor to the accident was the semi-trailer. |
| May 15, 2003 | EL Paso, TX | N4111T | Serious (1) | destroyed |
the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the gusty and high …the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the gusty and high wind conditions, and the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. |
| Apr 27, 2003 | McCall, ID | N5595B | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering in the area of rapidly growing cumulus clouds. Factors inclu…The pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering in the area of rapidly growing cumulus clouds. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to try to out-climb the rising clouds, mountainous terrain, falling snow, icing conditions, and no suitable place on which to make a precautionary landing. |
| Apr 25, 2003 | Trenton, TN | N6621G | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's loss of control in flight and failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent collision with the ground. |
| Apr 21, 2003 | Red Owl, SD | N93564 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during initial climb-out, resulting in the encountered stall. |
| Apr 19, 2003 | Coos Bay, OR | N7057F | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's improper remedial action during takeoff and his failure to maintain airspeed. Contributing factors included the binding of the left brake…The pilot's improper remedial action during takeoff and his failure to maintain airspeed. Contributing factors included the binding of the left brake and the trees. |
| Apr 12, 2003 | Holt, MO | N3831R | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident were…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident were the trees. |
| Mar 23, 2003 | Savannah, GA | N13591 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot misjudged the landing distance, landed with excessive airspeed, did not attempt a go-around resulting in the airplane going off the overrun,…The pilot misjudged the landing distance, landed with excessive airspeed, did not attempt a go-around resulting in the airplane going off the overrun, and colliding with trees. |