Cessna Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.

28016

All Events

16766

Incidents

4073

Minor

2284

Serious

4716

Fatal (9541 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 16, 2003 Sanford, NC N64255 Minor substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll resulting in a collision with a ditch, and subsequent nose over.
Oct 15, 2003 Columbus, NE N5204F Minor substantial
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted take…

The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition, the delayed aborted takeoff, and the student's lack of experience.

Oct 15, 2003 Manvel, TX N3760R Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's fail…

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.

Oct 13, 2003 Hickory, NC N732AG Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
Oct 03, 2003 Waterloo, IA N72701 Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A factor…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the strong, gusty wind condition.

Oct 02, 2003 Blakely Island, WA N2695S Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for downdrafts on final approach resulting in an excessive descent rate on short final. Factors include downdrafts…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for downdrafts on final approach resulting in an excessive descent rate on short final. Factors include downdrafts off the approach end of the selected runway, and low clouds/fog.

Sep 27, 2003 Beaufort, NC N5581E Minor substantial Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
Sep 25, 2003 Houston, TX N168ME Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention while performing the afte…

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention while performing the after landing check.

Sep 22, 2003 Versailles, MO N74LW Minor substantial
The pilot touched down with excessive airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, the wet runway, the wet grass that the airplane …

The pilot touched down with excessive airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, the wet runway, the wet grass that the airplane traveled onto, and the ditch which the airplane contacted.

Sep 17, 2003 St. Louis, MO N9072M Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
Sep 11, 2003 Ardmore, OK N9651Q Minor substantial
The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind conditions from the eas…

The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind conditions from the east.

Sep 11, 2003 Chalkyitsik, AK N710MH Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight …

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with brush, and subsequent stall of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, high vegetation (brush), and an inadvertent stall.

Sep 09, 2003 Kissimmee, FL N5172B Minor substantial A loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance.
Sep 07, 2003 Greenville, ME N6445X Minor substantial
The inadequate installation and inspection of an aileron cable by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of control in-flight and subsequent …

The inadequate installation and inspection of an aileron cable by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of control in-flight and subsequent collision with water.

Aug 30, 2003 Lemont Furnace, PA N5628T Minor destroyed The pilot's improper bounced landing recovery. A factor was the pilot's inadequate flare during the initial touchdown.
Aug 25, 2003 Deer Grove, IL N5360B Minor substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to execute a go-around.
Aug 23, 2003 Fennimore, WI N61134 Minor substantial
The loss of engine power in cruise flight due to carburetor icing. A factor was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during his forced landin…

The loss of engine power in cruise flight due to carburetor icing. A factor was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during his forced landing.

Aug 17, 2003 Emmett, ID N185LC Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a quartering tailwind during the initial part of the landing roll, and his failure to adequately decr…

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a quartering tailwind during the initial part of the landing roll, and his failure to adequately decrease his brake applications to compensate for the tailwind conditions. Factors include, variable, gusting winds, and a tailwind during the landing roll..

Aug 09, 2003 Anderson, MO N6501G Minor substantial
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot becoming lost/disoriented. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight pl…

A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot becoming lost/disoriented. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision.

Jul 27, 2003 Schafer, MT N1979C Minor substantial The pilot's delayed remedial action during the takeoff roll. Factors include wet terrain, a fence and an embankment located at the end of the runway.
Jul 23, 2003 Punkin Center, AZ N767RK Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain adequate climb rate to ensure clearance from obstacles. The tailwind and high density…

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain adequate climb rate to ensure clearance from obstacles. The tailwind and high density altitude were factors.

Jul 21, 2003 Hampton Bays, NY N155RR Minor destroyed A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Jul 12, 2003 Dyer, NV N22897 Minor substantial the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
Jul 03, 2003 Bahia Ballena, CS HP 1403APP Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 02, 2003 Linden, NJ N314TM Minor substantial The mechanic's improper installation of the carburetor, and his failure to secure the mixture control wire to the mixture control arm pivot bolt.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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