Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 06, 2022 | Waterville, ME | N9440D | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s incorrect landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and nose landing gear collapse. |
| Apr 03, 2022 | Pearland, TX | N5338V | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to extend the landing gear and perform a before landing checklist. |
| Apr 02, 2022 | Van Nuys, CA | N3901L | Incident | — |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient distance behind a jet airplane which, resulted in his loss of airplane control due to the jet airpl…The student pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient distance behind a jet airplane which, resulted in his loss of airplane control due to the jet airplane’s jet blast and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Lampasas, TX | N4738B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff from a perpendicular taxiway rather than the airport runway, which led to the airplane striking trees at the…The pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff from a perpendicular taxiway rather than the airport runway, which led to the airplane striking trees at the end of the departure path. |
| Mar 29, 2022 | McAllen, TX | XB-CMU | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear due to distraction. |
| Mar 27, 2022 | Sparta, TN | N8431U | Incident | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly affix left main landing gear components, which led to the failure of the left main landing gear during the…Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly affix left main landing gear components, which led to the failure of the left main landing gear during the accident flight. |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Sevilla, SP | D-CNOC | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Plains, TX | N7199G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi with a strong crosswind. |
| Mar 20, 2022 | Talkeetna, AK | N6332D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Grapevine, TX | N78SA | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot of the second aircraft to maintain a safe distance from the lead airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision…The failure of the pilot of the second aircraft to maintain a safe distance from the lead airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision. |
| Mar 17, 2022 | BRAGANÇA PAULISTA - SP, OF | PT-OYF | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Moberly, MO | N8585S | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing. |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Lancaster, CA | N94001 | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence dur…A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence during landing. |
| Mar 10, 2022 | McGrath, AK | N3UR | Incident | substantial | A failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank lower arm fork, bellcrank, pivot bolt, and trunnion bellcrank lug for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 09, 2022 | Tumeremo, OF | YV-1618 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 07, 2022 | San Carlos, CA | N653ND | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Mar 07, 2022 | Middle River, MD | N22AU | Incident | substantial |
And undetermined failure of the brake system. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilots to locate and operate the emergency brake con…And undetermined failure of the brake system. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilots to locate and operate the emergency brake control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain and an object. |
| Mar 05, 2022 | HAZARD, KY | N767RT | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Mar 04, 2022 | Pinckneyville, IL | N99104 | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing. |
| Mar 02, 2022 | Desert Camp, CA | N8814X | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Kokomo, IN | N72831 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to perform the takeoff on the soft, wet, turf runway, with the tailwheel equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Campbellton, TX | N108RF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s fuel mismanagement, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with trees during a forced…The pilot’s fuel mismanagement, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with trees during a forced landing. |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Concepción ( CLCP ), BL | CP-3002 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 12, 2022 | Paderborn, GE | N16ED | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 11, 2022 | New Bern, NC | N2509N | Incident | substantial | The loss of brake pressure on the left brake due to a failed O-ring seal. |