Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2020 | San Antonio, TX | N4019V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted a loss of lateral control and impact with a fence. |
| Sep 18, 2020 | Hollywood, FL | N234ME | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a collision with airport lights and a sign. |
| Sep 17, 2020 | Palatine, IL | N2699V | Incident | substantial | The loss of partial engine power due to fuel starvation during departure which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a utility pole. |
| Sep 13, 2020 | Kiana, AK | N3068A | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper decision to perform a takeoff from an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a loss of control and nose over. |
| Sep 08, 2020 | Snohomish, WA | N946SF | Incident | substantial |
The solo student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent improper go-around, which resulted in an impac…The solo student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent improper go-around, which resulted in an impact with terrain. |
| Sep 08, 2020 | Palmer, AK | N2625Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s excessive airspeed during landing and improper application of the brakes, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Sep 07, 2020 | Whitmore, AZ | N186GC | Incident | substantial |
A loss of directional control during landing due to a flat main landing gear tire, which resulted in a lateral runway excursion and impact with terrai…A loss of directional control during landing due to a flat main landing gear tire, which resulted in a lateral runway excursion and impact with terrain. |
| Sep 07, 2020 | Wilmington, DE | N19813 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing. |
| Sep 04, 2020 | Bellaire, MI | N185DK | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll. |
| Sep 03, 2020 | Oklahoma City, OK | N5178J | Incident | substantial | A failure of the windscreen for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. |
| Aug 30, 2020 | Lime Village, AK | N107L | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of control during the landing flare, which resulted in an impact with trees. |
| Aug 30, 2020 | Millington, MD | N3707U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s misidentification of a corn field for the destination airport’s runway, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at low altitude while attemptin…The pilot’s misidentification of a corn field for the destination airport’s runway, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at low altitude while attempting to land. |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Weston, FL | N65645 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the Nos. 1 and 3 connecting rods from lack of lubrication. |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Chino, CA | N9540T | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump, which resulted in the main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place during landing. Co…The failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump, which resulted in the main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place during landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the emergency gear extension system for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Givens Hot Springs, ID | N334SC | Incident | substantial | Pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. |
| Aug 24, 2020 | WILLOUGHBY, OH | N94589 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a porpoise and collapsed nose landing gear. |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Crowley, LA | N639RR | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Based on available evidence, the reason for the faile…The failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Based on available evidence, the reason for the failed valve was not determined. |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Lebanon, MO | N748P | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Aug 22, 2020 | Kotzebue, AK | N9128T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed conducive to flight during takeoff. |
| Aug 20, 2020 | Odessa, TX | N710NA | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. |
| Aug 18, 2020 | Olustee, OK | N2207N | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from the middle of the runway in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway e…The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from the middle of the runway in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion. |
| Aug 18, 2020 | Phoenix, AZ | N103VK | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper pitch attitude and landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors delay…The pilot's improper pitch attitude and landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors delayed remedial action. |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Surry, ME | N45083 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power, which resulted in a loss of engine powe…The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced ditching in water. |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Savannah, GA | N21488 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Aug 11, 2020 | Stanley, ID | N9917N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop. |