Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 2012 | Watsonville, CA | N77227 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll. |
| Oct 07, 2012 | St Maries, ID | N2780X | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any…The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Sep 30, 2012 | Tiskilwa, IL | N82GS | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s loss of control while preforming a short field takeoff. |
| Sep 29, 2012 | Eugene, OR | N95840 | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did…A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have resulted in the loss of engine power. |
| Sep 23, 2012 | Fort Thomas, KY | N735FJ | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to periodically add engine power during an extended descent in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in insufficient carbure…The pilot’s failure to periodically add engine power during an extended descent in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in insufficient carburetor heat, the gradual build-up of carburetor ice, and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Sep 21, 2012 | Corinth, MS | N8465J | Minor | substantial |
The improper torque application on the crankshaft gear bolt by maintenance personnel during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure …The improper torque application on the crankshaft gear bolt by maintenance personnel during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the locking tab washer and gear alignment dowel and subsequent engine stoppage. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s exceedence of the engine overhaul calendar year limits recommended by the engine manufacturer. |
| Sep 20, 2012 | Branson, MO | N34722 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in dark night conditions. |
| Sep 17, 2012 | Snohomish, WA | N8130F | Minor | substantial | The failure of the right wheel brake hydraulic line during the landing roll, which rendered the brake system inoperative. |
| Sep 15, 2012 | Mecosta, MI | N58844 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control. |
| Sep 02, 2012 | Metaline Falls, WA | N42014 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Sep 01, 2012 | East Bend, NC | N377SP | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not…A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Aug 31, 2012 | St. Johns, AZ | N5458N | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to establish the…The pilot’s delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to establish the proper glidepath and airspeed on final approach and his improper use of flaps during the go-around. |
| Aug 26, 2012 | Madera, CA | N6346S | Minor | substantial | The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 22, 2012 | Boulder, CO | N85S | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s decision to continue the unstable approach, which resulted in a loss of control during landing and a runway excursion. |
| Aug 21, 2012 | Deland, FL | N49054 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control on final approach in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision t…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control on final approach in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate in an environment of thunderstorms and rapidly deteriorating weather. |
| Aug 20, 2012 | McCall, ID | N735KV | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s selection of the wrong route while flying in mountainous terrain at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane im…The flight instructor’s selection of the wrong route while flying in mountainous terrain at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane impacting terrain when the increase in elevation exceeded the airplane’s climb performance. |
| Aug 03, 2012 | Culpeper, VA | N6276Z | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff. |
| Aug 03, 2012 | Leesville, LA | N989BT | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to properly re-configure the airplane for a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion when he decided to land on the…The student pilot's failure to properly re-configure the airplane for a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion when he decided to land on the remaining runway. |
| Jul 28, 2012 | Grand Canyon, AZ | N8100B | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 21, 2012 | Farmingdale, NJ | N2166G | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 19, 2012 | Wells, NV | N6181N | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power during the final landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any …A loss of engine power during the final landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jul 16, 2012 | Glens Falls, NY | N6200B | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jul 09, 2012 | Anthony, NM | N190W | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jul 02, 2012 | West Glacier, MT | N8450Z | Minor | substantial |
The pilot elected to abort the takeoff without sufficient runway available to land and stop the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the illusio…The pilot elected to abort the takeoff without sufficient runway available to land and stop the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the illusion created by the rising terrain, which influenced the pilot's decision to abort the takeoff. |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Glenwood Springs, CO | N917SA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's decision to fly into a mountainous area where conditions were such that the airplane was unable to climb above rising terrain. Contributin…The pilot's decision to fly into a mountainous area where conditions were such that the airplane was unable to climb above rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's insufficient pilot-in-command experience and inadequate training in mountain flying. |