Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2022 | Berry, AL | N8797G | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 3 cylinder’s stuck exhaust valve. |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Orlando, FL | N6241A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Avalon, CA | N52946 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing, resulting in a gear up landing and substantial damage to the airplane’s belly. |
| Aug 14, 2022 | Moriarty, NM | N320DA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the landing roll, which resulted in …The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Assens, DA | OY-AHY | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 09, 2022 | Clinton, AR | N9637X | Incident | substantial | A fatigue crack in the hydraulic actuator, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the pilot’s inability to fully extend the landing gear. |
| Aug 09, 2022 | Kahului, HI | N84352 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting winds while maneuvering on the ground. |
| Aug 07, 2022 | McCarthy, AK | N171Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in turbulent weather conditions. |
| Aug 05, 2022 | Yellow Pine, ID | N722BS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering. |
| Aug 05, 2022 | Benton, KS | N97683 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 04, 2022 | Cantwell, AK | N9211T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll that resulted in a nose over. |
| Jul 31, 2022 | Joliet, IL | N3519Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Jul 30, 2022 | Marshall, TX | N6212Y | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaust…The student pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 30, 2022 | Mecosta, MI | N2902N | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to depart on inadequate runway surface conditions that resulted in a loss of control after attempting to abort the takeoff, a run…The pilot’s decision to depart on inadequate runway surface conditions that resulted in a loss of control after attempting to abort the takeoff, a runway excursion, and a nose over. |
| Jul 30, 2022 | Longmont, CO | N6587E | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to properly supervise the student pilot, which resulted in a continued unstablized approach for landing, and the instr…The flight instructor’s failure to properly supervise the student pilot, which resulted in a continued unstablized approach for landing, and the instructor’s delayed recovery that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 30, 2022 | Livermore, CA | N2591V | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to an inadequately maintained fuel injection servo. |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Fairbank's, AK | N4493B | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Mukuchi - Sangar, RS | RA-67332 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Dillingham, AK | N6908M | Incident | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect and correct improper rudder control system alignment, the resulting interference with the pulley’s rotation,…Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect and correct improper rudder control system alignment, the resulting interference with the pulley’s rotation, and the accelerated corrosion and wear of the control cable, which ultimately led to its failure in flight. |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Barnstable, MA | N7437G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun in gusting wind conditions. |
| Jul 24, 2022 | Oshkosh, WI | N731AJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of control while landing. |
| Jul 24, 2022 | Salta, AR | LV-KFB | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Baramati, OF | VT-ALI | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Oshkosh, WI | N669CB | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty crosswind. |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Saint Joseph, IL | N9688Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to remain clear of obstacles while landing. |