Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2011 | Estelline, SD | N1588M | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons because the pilot did not recall the accident. |
| Jun 27, 2011 | Holly Springs, MS | N759ZS | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during tak…The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during takeoff initial climb. |
| Jun 26, 2011 | Winter Haven, FL | N18735 | Minor | substantial | The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain control during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 20, 2011 | Caldwell, ID | N3278Q | Minor | substantial | The total loss of power in one engine during takeoff due to the blockage of fuel flow by a foreign object in the fuel tank. |
| Jun 14, 2011 | Glasgow, MT | N9802V | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 12, 2011 | Bentonia, MS | N2740Q | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of control on the ground during engine start, which resulted in a collision with nearby equipment. Contributing to the accident was t…The pilot’s loss of control on the ground during engine start, which resulted in a collision with nearby equipment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper engine start procedure and improper securing of the seat. |
| May 28, 2011 | Ironton, OH | N5663R | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have …The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Apr 28, 2011 | Fort Worth, TX | N411ES | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Apr 24, 2011 | Galax, VA | N4920D | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind while on approach for landing. |
| Mar 28, 2011 | Canadian, TX | N410VE | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s continuation of the approach with excessive airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing and a loss of directional control. |
| Mar 23, 2011 | Statesville, NC | N32SF | Minor | substantial | The certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Mar 20, 2011 | Stockton, CA | N9040T | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to secure the airplane before pulling the propeller to start the engine. |
| Mar 19, 2011 | Garland, TX | N714FS | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Mar 19, 2011 | Puyallup, WA | N6169Z | Minor | substantial |
The pilots’ activation of the fuel boost pump while preparing to land, which was contrary to checklist procedures and resulted in a loss of engine pow…The pilots’ activation of the fuel boost pump while preparing to land, which was contrary to checklist procedures and resulted in a loss of engine power. |
| Mar 11, 2011 | Kissimmee, FL | N8033M | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. |
| Mar 05, 2011 | Ocracoke, NC | N84867 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate flare and failure to regain control of the airplane while attempting to recover from bounced landing. |
| Mar 04, 2011 | Kingston, JM | 6Y-JGA | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 27, 2011 | Auburn, AL | N3420U | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power due to an internal failure of the muffler that was not detected by maintenance personnel. |
| Feb 24, 2011 | Independence, MO | N6149B | Minor | substantial |
Latent dimensional discrepancies related to the engine crankcase main bearing saddle bores, which precipitated the fatigue failure of the crankshaft a…Latent dimensional discrepancies related to the engine crankcase main bearing saddle bores, which precipitated the fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the engine manufacturer's failure to properly identify and address the crankcase discrepancies when the engine was rebuilt. |
| Feb 12, 2011 | Springdale, AR | N3257J | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Feb 11, 2011 | Baker Lake, WA | N9768A | Minor | substantial | The pilot's encounter with soft terrain during an attempted takeoff from a dry lake bed. |
| Jan 30, 2011 | Chesapeake, OH | N55212 | Minor | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat and failure to attain the proper touchdown poi…The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat and failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during the precautionary landing. |
| Dec 16, 2010 | Moline, IL | N2187H | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover. |
| Nov 27, 2010 | Suisun City, CA | N5582T | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 21, 2010 | Bluffton, SC | N882AV | Minor | substantial | An in-flight upset of undetermined origin resulting in a forced landing. |