Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09, 2009 | Hardin, KY | N28RP | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his impairment from illegal drug use. |
| Dec 20, 2008 | Saltillo, MX | XB-AWZ | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 18, 2008 | Goodland, FL | N967SP | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the night light conditions. |
| Dec 10, 2008 | Lompoc, CA | N6461E | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience. |
| Dec 06, 2008 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | N369ES | Fatal (4) | substantial | The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft. |
| Dec 06, 2008 | Kalkaska, MI | N6053B | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain during the instrument-flight-rules flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain during the instrument-flight-rules flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with instrument flight procedures and his lack of recent instrument flight experience. |
| Nov 21, 2008 | Hanna, UT | N8387N | Fatal (1) | substantial | The flight's encounter with adverse tailwinds and downdrafts in mountainous terrain that exceeded the airplane's climb capability. |
| Nov 16, 2008 | Atwater, CA | N45994 | Fatal (1) | — | The second pilot's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller after exiting the airplane. |
| Nov 11, 2008 | Basalt, CO | N71276 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his loss of control of the airpl…The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane in flight. |
| Nov 11, 2008 | Mena, AR | N2526V | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continued flight into deteriorating weathe…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continued flight into deteriorating weather conditions. |
| Oct 29, 2008 | Mt. Dora, NM | N175JG | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 29, 2008 | Estacada, OR | N2570X | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while on approach to land at night. Contributing to the accident was the electrical system failur…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while on approach to land at night. Contributing to the accident was the electrical system failure and the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Asuncion, PA | ZP-TVA | Fatal (5) | destroyed | None. |
| Oct 21, 2008 | Ciudad Victoria, MX | XB-KPF | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 17, 2008 | Monterrey, MX | XC-HAQ | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 11, 2008 | Cedar Lake, MI | N3623J | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experien…The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experience. |
| Oct 06, 2008 | Oaxaca, MX | XB-KWG | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 2008 | Anchorage, AK | N29109 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
A loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn…A loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn toward an intersecting runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. |
| Sep 28, 2008 | Collinsville, OK | N4165T | Fatal (2) | substantial | The crews' failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall close to the ground. |
| Sep 27, 2008 | Vineyard Haven, MA | N770CA | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. |
| Sep 19, 2008 | York, NE | N4380Q | Fatal (2) | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action, for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 15, 2008 | Ojinaga, MX | N7560Q | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 09, 2008 | El Trebolar, CI | CC-KAZ | Fatal (3) | substantial | None. |
| Aug 31, 2008 | Latrobe, PA | N3180M | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's impairment/incapacitation (cardiovascular) resulting in the pilot being unable to control the airplane. |
| Aug 24, 2008 | Zacapa, GT | TG-JCS | Fatal (11) | destroyed | Investigation pending |