Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2010 | Carthage, NC | N731DS | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 18, 2010 | Albany, OH | N9771B | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the flight into known icing conditions with an airplane not properly equipped for flight into icing cond…The pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the flight into known icing conditions with an airplane not properly equipped for flight into icing conditions which exceeded the capabilities of the airplane. |
| Feb 14, 2010 | Genoa City, WI | N24CV | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the bolts that held in place the connecting rods to the engine's No. 3 and No. 4 cylinders as a res…A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the bolts that held in place the connecting rods to the engine's No. 3 and No. 4 cylinders as a result of the engine overhaul facility's improper installation of the bolts during a recent overhaul. |
| Jan 23, 2010 | Reno, NV | N8948T | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power during cruise due to oil starvation as a result of foreign material blockage of the oil pickup tube. |
| Jan 18, 2010 | Cedar Rapids, IA | N8584X | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the approach. Cont…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument proficiency. |
| Jan 09, 2010 | Chico, CA | N3160N | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering in low visibility conditions. |
| Jan 07, 2010 | Palm Springs, CA | N2171C | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing. |
| Jan 06, 2010 | Ramona, CA | N35414 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. |
| Jan 05, 2010 | Brownstown, IL | N10401 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot becoming lost/disoriented in flight. |
| Dec 25, 2009 | Bowie, TX | N21177 | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the avai…A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the available fuel supply. |
| Dec 17, 2009 | Corona, CA | N8520U | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 29, 2009 | Hillsboro Beach, FL | N19318 | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 01, 2009 | Mineral Canyon, UT | N2729N | Minor | substantial | The pilot's incorrect use of brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. |
| Oct 27, 2009 | Walsh, CO | N7464E | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 2 cylinder as a result of the failure of the repair facility to properly torque the lower fou…A partial loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 2 cylinder as a result of the failure of the repair facility to properly torque the lower four nuts on the cylinder. |
| Oct 18, 2009 | Rifle, CO | N7217S | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to properly identify the power lever and, instead, manipulating the propeller condition lever. |
| Oct 17, 2009 | Honolulu, HI | N5329L | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of airplane control after the cabin window opened during the takeoff roll. |
| Oct 16, 2009 | Johnson City, KS | N454TG | Minor | substantial | The pilot's delayed action in applying full power during a go-around after flying into a fog bank. |
| Sep 27, 2009 | Factoryville, PA | N5123E | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's delayed decision to take control of the airplane and execute a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of c…The flight instructor's delayed decision to take control of the airplane and execute a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the certificated flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction. |
| Sep 16, 2009 | Santa Paula, CA | N326DW | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 13, 2009 | Park Rapids, MN | N523ND | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate during a night takeoff. |
| Sep 13, 2009 | Hillsville, VA | N734TV | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Sep 11, 2009 | Chemehuevi Valley, CA | N2819R | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper flare while landing with a tailwind, resulting in a bounced landing. |
| Sep 11, 2009 | Dalhart, TX | N2929N | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind resulting in a loss of directional control. |
| Aug 28, 2009 | Ballard, WA | N682RC | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's precautionary water landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the unidentified anomaly with the airpl…The pilot's precautionary water landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the unidentified anomaly with the airplane's electrical system, which rendered the gear position indicator system inoperative. |
| Aug 26, 2009 | La Tortuga, VE | YV1182 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |