Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 1998 | ORINDA, CA | N48201 | Serious (1) | destroyed |
A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight, during which he neglected to note the c…A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight, during which he neglected to note the contamination, and the dark night which made it difficult to select a landing spot. |
| Nov 18, 1998 | MONROE, LA | N30ML | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's spatial disorientation which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were fog, low ceilings, and dark night conditions. |
| Nov 17, 1998 | CONCORD, NC | N92KK | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper in-flight decision and his failure to maintain clearance during approach that resulted in collision with utility lines. Related …The pilot's improper in-flight decision and his failure to maintain clearance during approach that resulted in collision with utility lines. Related factors were dark night, trees and low ceilings. |
| Nov 13, 1998 | MONTICELLO, IN | N5213B | Serious (1) | destroyed |
low altitude stall and an ostentatious display by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the performance of a low altitude maneuver an…low altitude stall and an ostentatious display by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the performance of a low altitude maneuver and an abrupt pullup by the pilot. |
| Nov 09, 1998 | NEW HUDSON, MI | N2655S | Serious (1) | substantial | the instructor pilot's not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor was the landing gear doors extended. |
| Aug 25, 1998 | SEWANEE, TN | N6720A | Serious | — | The inadequate visual lookout by the ground pedestrian. A factor was dark night conditions. |
| Aug 17, 1998 | LOS ANGELES, CA | N177GS | Serious (2) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot to accurately determine that an adequate quantity of fuel was aboard the aircraft for the intended flight, and the failure to…The failure of the pilot to accurately determine that an adequate quantity of fuel was aboard the aircraft for the intended flight, and the failure to monitor fuel quantity remaining while en route to ensure an adequate quantity of reserve fuel prior to landing. |
| Aug 16, 1998 | JACKSON TWNSHP, NJ | N89144 | Serious (1) | destroyed | The flight (check pilot) instructor's excessive pull-up maneuver and his inadvertent entry into a low altitude stall/spin. |
| Aug 09, 1998 | WINDSOR TWNSHIP, PA | N8CX | Serious (4) | substantial | The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Aug 09, 1998 | HAYES, LA | N69269 | Serious (1) | substantial | The forced landing for undetermined reasons. A factor was no suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 06, 1998 | COLUMBUS, IN | N5MJ | Serious (2) | substantial |
the pilot-in-commands failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent stall/mush. Factors associated with the accident were the open baggage door and…the pilot-in-commands failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent stall/mush. Factors associated with the accident were the open baggage door and the inadequate aircraft preflight. |
| Jul 26, 1998 | JEANETTE, PA | N72326 | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot's delay in applying the brakes during the landing rollout. |
| Jul 23, 1998 | SHEBOYGAN, WI | N7199M | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 21, 1998 | IRONWOOD, MI | N50930 | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's not compensating for wind conditions and his allowing an inadvertent stall. A factor was wind gusts. |
| Jul 18, 1998 | CHATEAUGAY, NY | N155AA | Serious (1) | destroyed | Binding in the control yoke for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 18, 1998 | GRAND TURK, UK | N5682R | Serious | — | Investigation pending |
| Jul 12, 1998 | HAILEY, ID | N3018A | Serious (2) | destroyed |
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to follow pro…The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to follow procedures by the improper use of the flaps, high density altitude conditions, crosswind conditions and the tree. |
| Jul 11, 1998 | LINCOLN, TX | N5632E | Serious (3) | destroyed |
The #3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm fulcrum retaining stud backing out of its stud-tapped hole due to the improper tapping of the stud hole by un…The #3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm fulcrum retaining stud backing out of its stud-tapped hole due to the improper tapping of the stud hole by unknown maintenance personnel. Contributing factors were the transmission wire, sign and gasoline pump. |
| Jul 06, 1998 | ARLINGTON, WA | N91380 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Gusting winds were a factor. |
| Jul 04, 1998 | SOMERSET, KY | N12187 | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to follow procedures to hand-prop the airplane. |
| Jul 04, 1998 | STRANDQUIST, MN | N5829G | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the trees. |
| Jul 02, 1998 | LANGLEY, WA | N8153V | Serious (2) | substantial |
Clearance from an object was not maintained. The pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft, improper use of carburetor heat and excee…Clearance from an object was not maintained. The pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft, improper use of carburetor heat and exceeding the gross weight of the airplane were factors. |
| Jun 28, 1998 | UVALDE, TX | N8445J | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of the flaps which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff climb. Factors were his lack of recent experi…The pilot's improper use of the flaps which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff climb. Factors were his lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane and the high density altitude. |
| Jun 27, 1998 | PERRY, FL | N2622J | Serious (2) | substantial | The improper repair of the no. 2 engine cylinder, which resulted in the loss of engine power. |
| Jun 22, 1998 | RUSH CITY, MN | N8450J | Serious (2) | destroyed |
the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during the initial takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inattentiveness …the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during the initial takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inattentiveness at lowering excessive flaps for takeoff. |