Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 1999 | ADJUNTAS, PR | N1315A | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot continued flight into adverse weather conditions that included low ceiling and turbulence. Factors to the accident were trees. |
| Dec 22, 1999 | PORT CLINTON, OH | N1545M | Serious (1) | substantial | Loss of engine power caused by ice crystal blockage of the fuel system. |
| Dec 21, 1999 | BULVERDE, TX | N6561X | Serious (2) | substantial | The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Dec 09, 1999 | PIKEVILLE, NC | N9234H | Serious (1) | substantial |
The inadequate supervision of the private-rated pilot by the certified flight instructor for allowing the airplane to impact terrain during a simulate…The inadequate supervision of the private-rated pilot by the certified flight instructor for allowing the airplane to impact terrain during a simulated forced landing procedure to an open field. |
| Nov 21, 1999 | JUNEAU, AK | N5730G | Serious (2) | substantial | An inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were the instructor pilot's excessive angle of climb, and gusty wind conditions. |
| Nov 01, 1999 | BINGHAMPTON, NY | N511AR | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend below the decision height without the runway environment in sight, and his failure to execute a mis…The pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend below the decision height without the runway environment in sight, and his failure to execute a missed approach. A factor in the accident was the failed crankshaft. |
| Oct 06, 1999 | TONOPAH, NV | N9609X | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude and maintain an adequate terrain clearance during the approach. The dark night lighting conditions and th…The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude and maintain an adequate terrain clearance during the approach. The dark night lighting conditions and the visual illusion created by the lack of ground reference lights were factors in the accident. |
| Oct 02, 1999 | CALDWELL, NJ | N88VA | Serious (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with the pitot covers installed. An additional cause was the pilot's delayed…The pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with the pitot covers installed. An additional cause was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, while factors included the misleading airspeed indications, and the proximity of the drainage ravine to the end of the runway. |
| Sep 28, 1999 | SALISBURY, MD | N69945 | Serious (4) | substantial |
The improper installation of the #2 cylinder that resulted in a fractured crankshaft and a total loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were th…The improper installation of the #2 cylinder that resulted in a fractured crankshaft and a total loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the premature deployment of the landing gear and flaps by the pilot. |
| Sep 27, 1999 | DETROIT, MI | N40LM | Serious (1) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in the inadvertent spin. A factor was the pilot snagged the banner pole. |
| Sep 25, 1999 | ELLICOTT CITY, MD | N66641 | Serious (2) | substantial | the flight instructor's failure to follow the balked landing procedure in the owner's manual by retracting the flaps from 40 degrees to zero degrees. |
| Sep 04, 1999 | SOUTH WAYNE, WI | N2972U | Serious (1) | substantial |
the pilot's improper selection of an emergency field and failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The cause of the loss of engine power was not …the pilot's improper selection of an emergency field and failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The cause of the loss of engine power was not determined. |
| Aug 30, 1999 | SEMINOLE, TX | N731JY | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot seat disengaging from the seat track resulting from inadequate AD compliance during the last annual inspection. A factor was the soft terrai…The pilot seat disengaging from the seat track resulting from inadequate AD compliance during the last annual inspection. A factor was the soft terrain. |
| Aug 27, 1999 | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | N7566M | Serious (1) | substantial | A blocked fuel system vent that resulted in fuel starvation and the complete loss of engine power. |
| Aug 20, 1999 | HOUSTON, TX | N7277E | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management. |
| Jul 30, 1999 | FAIRPLAY, CO | N6125R | Serious (1) | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to a partial failure of the turbocharger. |
| Jul 24, 1999 | ORMOND BEACH, FL | N19222 | Serious (2) | substantial | a loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve which resulted in a forced landing, the subsequent impact with the ground, and nose over. |
| Jul 23, 1999 | NEWTON, NJ | N9712X | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to secure the oil cap after adding oil; the flight instructor's failure to insure the preflight was completed properly; and oil on…The pilot's failure to secure the oil cap after adding oil; the flight instructor's failure to insure the preflight was completed properly; and oil on the windshield obstructing forward vision. |
| Jul 13, 1999 | PANTHER BURN, MS | N731VR | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was his diverted attention following the fail…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was his diverted attention following the failure of the DGPS. |
| Jul 12, 1999 | HAMBURG, NY | N42246 | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A related factor was the lack of experience in make and model. |
| Jul 11, 1999 | SELDOVIA, AK | N5499S | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 07, 1999 | WATKINS, CO | N7289E | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. A related factor was the gusty quartering tailwind. |
| Jul 03, 1999 | AUBURN, WA | N531PC | Serious (1) | substantial | Total mechanical failure of the hydraulic tappet. A factor was an overdue major overhaul per manufacturer's recommendations. |
| Jun 23, 1999 | EAST HADDAM, CT | N3385L | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power due to water in the fuel system. |
| Jun 21, 1999 | SAN DIEGO, CA | N61560 | Serious (1) | destroyed |
The mechanic's improper installation of nonapproved automotive electrical system parts, and his failure to ensure that all electrical connections were…The mechanic's improper installation of nonapproved automotive electrical system parts, and his failure to ensure that all electrical connections were secure during the reinstallation, which resulted in the failure of the electrical system. The pilot's becoming lost and disoriented during the subsequent attempt to find an airport on the dark night flight was a factor. |