Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2002 | Smithfield, NC | N8458U | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Apr 13, 2002 | Conway, AR | N4090D | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to land the airplane at a proper touchdown point on the runway and his delayed decision to initiate a go-around over high obstacle…The pilot's failure to land the airplane at a proper touchdown point on the runway and his delayed decision to initiate a go-around over high obstacles. |
| Apr 03, 2002 | Mount Holly, NJ | N5079J | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's misjudgment of distance, his subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in …The pilot's misjudgment of distance, his subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Apr 02, 2002 | Lawrenceville, GA | N6613G | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and during his subsequent attempt at a go around, resulting in collision with a tree…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and during his subsequent attempt at a go around, resulting in collision with a tree and impact with the terrain. |
| Mar 16, 2002 | Fruitland, UT | N66076 | Serious (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Contributing factors included carburetor icing conditions, the unavailability of suitable terrain on whi…the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Contributing factors included carburetor icing conditions, the unavailability of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing, and night conditions. |
| Mar 06, 2002 | Melbourne, AR | N51060 | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control as a result of becoming incapacitated due to a stroke while taxiing for takeoff. |
| Feb 23, 2002 | Fredericksburg, VA | N3832V | Serious (1) | substantial |
The unauthorized modification of the air control box by unknown persons, and the failure of subsequent mechanics to note and correct the deficiency. …The unauthorized modification of the air control box by unknown persons, and the failure of subsequent mechanics to note and correct the deficiency. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain mandated by the forced landing. |
| Feb 21, 2002 | Blowing Rock, NC | N757AS | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's in-flight decision to continue flight into an area with high winds that resulted in an in-flight encounter with a downdraft and subsequent…The pilot's in-flight decision to continue flight into an area with high winds that resulted in an in-flight encounter with a downdraft and subsequent loss of control of the airplane and collision with terrain. |
| Feb 18, 2002 | Pond Creek, OK | N3402T | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to falling asleep while performing pipeline patrol activities. |
| Feb 13, 2002 | Porvenir, PM | N739FF | Serious | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 05, 2002 | Talkeetna, AK | N3829J | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to remove sufficient ice/frost from the airplane prior to flight, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and te…The pilot's failure to remove sufficient ice/frost from the airplane prior to flight, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the reduced climb capability of the airplane due to the existence of frost/ice on the airframe. |
| Feb 01, 2002 | River Ranch, FL | N7878N | Serious (2) | substantial |
The reported loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing factors in the accident were an improper flap setting, excessive landing …The reported loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing factors in the accident were an improper flap setting, excessive landing speed, and terrain consisting of berms. |
| Jan 26, 2002 | Payson, AZ | N5264R | Serious (1) | substantial | Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the premature raising of the flaps. |
| Jan 09, 2002 | Durango, CO | N3535E | Serious (2) | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees and mountainous terrain while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the pilot's delay in ta…the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees and mountainous terrain while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the pilot's delay in taking remedial action. |
| Jan 06, 2002 | Sturgis, MI | N6560C | Serious (1) | substantial |
the inadequate in-flight emergency planning/decision, the checklist not followed and excessive approach altitude by the pilot. Contributing factors w…the inadequate in-flight emergency planning/decision, the checklist not followed and excessive approach altitude by the pilot. Contributing factors were the loose oil return line and weather. |
| Dec 21, 2001 | Elkhart, IN | N58797 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot allowed the airplane's altitude to get too low while on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the pickup truck which th…The pilot allowed the airplane's altitude to get too low while on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the pickup truck which the airplane struck. |
| Dec 19, 2001 | New Smyrna Bch, FL | N9882V | Serious (4) | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, during initial climb out, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the terrai…the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, during initial climb out, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the terrain. |
| Nov 15, 2001 | Leesburg, VA | N346ME | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot's improper stowage of hazardous material. |
| Nov 10, 2001 | NOGALES, AZ | N10680 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot failed to maintain directional control while landing in a cross wind. He attempted a go-around, but inadvertently stalled the airplane, whi…The pilot failed to maintain directional control while landing in a cross wind. He attempted a go-around, but inadvertently stalled the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the runway. |
| Oct 18, 2001 | Ashland, VA | N4834G | Serious | — | The line technician's inadvertent contact with the propeller during a hand-propped engine start. |
| Oct 15, 2001 | Midlothian, TX | N5206U | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from a landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions. |
| Oct 04, 2001 | Phillips, ME | N7591X | Serious (1) | substantial | Loss of engine power due to a blockage of the left fuel tank vent line with mud, and the subsequent inadvertent stall. |
| Oct 01, 2001 | Lindsay, MT | N3910F | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain an altitude clear of terrain. A factor was intentional low altitude flight. |
| Sep 06, 2001 | Harrisonburg, LA | N2162J | Serious (1) | destroyed | loss of control during approach for an undetermined reason. |
| Sep 05, 2001 | Cottonwood, AZ | N3250S | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper descent rate, as well as prematurely starting his decent during nighttime operations, subsequently col…The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper descent rate, as well as prematurely starting his decent during nighttime operations, subsequently colliding with 60-foot power lines 4 miles from the airport. |