Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2008 | Las Americas, DO | N223LC | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 17, 2008 | Covington, UK | G-EYES | Fatal (5) | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 16, 2008 | St. Johns, AZ | N3487T | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The failure of both pilots to abort the takeoff when a suitable climb rate could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was the reduction of av…The failure of both pilots to abort the takeoff when a suitable climb rate could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was the reduction of available power due to the camshaft lobe and lifter corrosion/wear, the high density altitude, and the CFI’s inadequate supervision. |
| Aug 15, 2008 | Georgia Pass, CO | N487TC | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after inadvertantly encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident …The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after inadvertantly encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather brief and the severe weather conditions. |
| Aug 14, 2008 | Sahuarita, AZ | N4887R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at low altitude for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 10, 2008 | Cassville, MO | N214MT | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the subs…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to conduct the flight. |
| Aug 10, 2008 | Rock Springs, WY | N758NH | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft. |
| Aug 10, 2008 | Juneau, AK | N9350X | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss o…The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete the flight. |
| Aug 09, 2008 | Garden City, UT | N63217 | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to an aerodynamic stall/spin. |
| Aug 08, 2008 | Incline Village, NV | N15963 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to initiate a flight for which he was neither approved nor qualified and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during the fli…The pilot's decision to initiate a flight for which he was neither approved nor qualified and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during the flight. Contributing to the accident were the dark night, the mountainous terrain, and the pilot's medical condition. |
| Aug 04, 2008 | Gearhart, OR | N828CC | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. |
| Jul 27, 2008 | McMurray, WA | N75558 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceiling…The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain. |
| Jul 24, 2008 | Shelton, WA | N6320N | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to attain and maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jul 16, 2008 | Sunriver, OR | N441HK | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the g…The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around after one of the airplane's propellers struck the runway. |
| Jul 05, 2008 | Rossville, TN | N5372B | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Undetermined. |
| Jul 02, 2008 | Piru, CA | N25490 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 29, 2008 | Santa Rosa, NM | N2905Q | Fatal (5) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain safe flying airspeed for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall. |
| Jun 28, 2008 | Sa Pobla, SP | EC-IRP | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 23, 2008 | Oceanside, CA | N2436F | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Failure of the pilot to regain airplane control during an intentional stall/spin maneuver. |
| Jun 17, 2008 | Pahala, HI | N13713 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to remain clear of rising terrain while deviating from h…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to remain clear of rising terrain while deviating from his planned route of flight. Contributing to the accident were clouds and mountainous terrain. |
| Jun 15, 2008 | Cape Elizabeth, ME | N15EM | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in instrument meteorological conditions after experiencing an attitude indicator malfunction. |
| Jun 10, 2008 | Nairegi Enkera, KE | 5Y-BVE | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 08, 2008 | Fremont, OH | N29122 | Fatal (6) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was …The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgment in continuing to fly with his severe visual deficiency. Also contributing to the accident was the aviation medical examiner’s failure to accurately assess and report the pilot’s visual deficiency. |
| Jun 07, 2008 | Cedar Key, FL | N206GG | Fatal (3) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water during a dark night approach to a coastal airport. |
| Jun 07, 2008 | Forrest City, AR | N3266V | Fatal (1) | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. |