Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2022 | Star Valley, AZ | N3131J | Serious (1) | substantial | The failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust or intake valve which resulted in the partial loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Gilford, NH | N7223M | Serious (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s decision to continue the approach to land in conditions where he was unable to see in front of the airplane due to sun glare, which result…The pilot’s decision to continue the approach to land in conditions where he was unable to see in front of the airplane due to sun glare, which resulted in in a collision a building. |
| Nov 02, 2022 | Greenville, SC | N65615 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to …The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to use the checklist aboard the airplane during her attempts to restore engine power. |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Mesa, AZ | N747ML | Serious (1) | substantial |
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the fuel supply line to the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak, fuel exhaustion,…The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the fuel supply line to the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak, fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power. |
| Sep 07, 2022 | Millinocket, ME | N756SG | Serious (1) | minor | The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate for a glassy water landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 05, 2022 | Ivanhoe, NC | N35243 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 03, 2022 | Seeley Lake, MT | N3135D | Serious (2) | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of unporting of the fuel. |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Al Ajban, TC | N208JM | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Gates Mills, OH | N204BE | Serious (1) | substantial |
The instructor pilot’s decision to perform an inflight magneto check with no suitable area to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failu…The instructor pilot’s decision to perform an inflight magneto check with no suitable area to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly perform a magneto check that resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Aug 27, 2022 | Slocomb, AL | N76527 | Serious (1) | substantial | The partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Aug 18, 2022 | El Cajon, CA | N1097D | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to departure, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Jamestown, NY | N4751F | Serious (2) | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be definitively determined. |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Qualicum Beach, CA | C-GGSN | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 08, 2022 | South Portland, ME | N9946Q | Serious (2) | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action. |
| Jul 04, 2022 | Akron, OH | N12115 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilots’ improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Cresson, TX | N7361K | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to complete proper preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified weight…The pilot's failure to complete proper preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified weight and balance limitations, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude and an impact with trees and terrain during an attempted forced landing. |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Brevard, NC | N5064H | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering the airplane at a low altitude, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Austin, TX | N52854 | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to an engine fire that resulted from failure of the turbocharger exhaust clamp, which allowed hot exhaust gases to da…A total loss of engine power due to an engine fire that resulted from failure of the turbocharger exhaust clamp, which allowed hot exhaust gases to damage other vital engine components. |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Bluffton, OH | N78755 | Serious (1) | substantial | The student pilot’s loss of control during climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| May 22, 2022 | Port Moller, AK | N757R | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which did not detect a screw in the control yoke column, and his failure to confirm flight control contin…The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which did not detect a screw in the control yoke column, and his failure to confirm flight control continuity before takeoff. |
| May 02, 2022 | Connellsville, PA | N46TA | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly secure two airplane avionics units, which resulted in the trays supporting the units to sag downward and beco…The pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly secure two airplane avionics units, which resulted in the trays supporting the units to sag downward and become lodged in the movement area of the elevator bellcrank during the accident takeoff. |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Wadsworth, OH | N46733 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in a crosswind. |
| Apr 24, 2022 | Ravensdale, WA | N4398B | Serious (2) | substantial | A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning. |
| Apr 02, 2022 | Stoney Point, NC | N2656V | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees then terrain. |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Winder, GA | N62283 | Serious (1) | destroyed |
Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect the damaged aileron cable during the most recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the ailero…Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect the damaged aileron cable during the most recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the aileron control cable and subsequent loss of airplane control. |