Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| 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. |