Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2024 | Palatka, FL | N99442 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the nose oil seal to remain secure in the engine crankcase, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and partial loss of engine power. |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Clearbrook, MN | N12805 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Puerto Cabelio, VE | YV3112 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Endicott, NY | N8084A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, and subsequent collision with…The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, and subsequent collision with trees. |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Gap-tallard, FR | F-GUTS | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Placerville, CA | N89EP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Challis, ID | N2299C | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over. |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Ridgeway, VA | N5645T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point while landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Apr 21, 2024 | Talkeetna, AK | N77032 | Incident | substantial |
A degraded ignition system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspec…A degraded ignition system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the ignition system. |
| Apr 20, 2024 | Zelienople, PA | N684SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind condition during landing. |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Stoneville, NC | N7921G | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing. |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Sussex, NJ | N150RZ | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around attempt in a gusting left crosswind, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and…The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around attempt in a gusting left crosswind, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Rocky Mount, NC | N3FR | Incident | substantial |
The pilot and mechanic’s failure to identify and completely eliminate the water and debris contamination present in the airplane’s fuel system before …The pilot and mechanic’s failure to identify and completely eliminate the water and debris contamination present in the airplane’s fuel system before embarking on the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Manassas, VA | N8337X | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing engine power during a prolonged descent while operating in environmental conditions condu…The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing engine power during a prolonged descent while operating in environmental conditions conducive to the development of carburetor ice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Shelbyville, TN | N73605 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion. |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Valparaso, OF | CC-KSK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Holt, FL | N4064N | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over of …The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over of the airplane. |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Monroe, LA | N9845L | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Concord, NC | N777NT | Incident | substantial | Failure of a landing gear extension system hydraulic hose, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear retracted. |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Auburn, WA | N806RC | Incident | substantial |
An overstress fracture of the left main landing gear actuator, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock in…An overstress fracture of the left main landing gear actuator, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock into place. |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Zona bananera, Ciénaga - Magdalena, OF | HK2065 | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Leeds, UK | N761JU | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Portales, NM | N2147C | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident w…The pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper elevator control inputs during takeoff. |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Deer Park, WA | N19390 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway. |
| Apr 07, 2024 | Ellington, CT | N90JF | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath to the runway, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain. |