Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| May 30, 2008 | Monticello, UT | N389ES | Fatal (2) | substantial | The in-flight collision with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on December 10, 2009. |
| May 25, 2008 | Steamboat, CO | N8187Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain in day visual conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment …The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain in day visual conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to marijuana and inadequate medical oversight of the pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration. |
| May 17, 2008 | West Creek, NJ | N5382S | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's departure with insufficient fuel for the planned flight, and his improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of pow…The pilot's departure with insufficient fuel for the planned flight, and his improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue, which was precipitated by his work activities during the days just prior to the accident flight. |
| May 15, 2008 | Ucayali, PE | OB-1203 | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 15, 2008 | Abingdon Downs, AS | VH-IDM | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 08, 2008 | Black Hawk, CO | N8553S | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to induction icing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue flight in conditions favorable for struct…The loss of engine power due to induction icing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue flight in conditions favorable for structural and induction-system icing. |
| May 03, 2008 | McCall, ID | N4008F | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from another airplane while attempting to land on the same runway. Contribu…The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from another airplane while attempting to land on the same runway. Contributing to the accident was the non-standard pattern entry of the pilot. |
| May 02, 2008 | Ilheua, BR | PT-JGX | Fatal (6) | — | Investigation pending |
| Apr 25, 2008 | Ciudad Real, SP | F-GSGT | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 19, 2008 | Mount Vernon, MO | N2537X | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors in this accident were the entanglement…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors in this accident were the entanglement of the parachute in the elevator control system, reducing the pilot's ability to regain control. |
| Apr 18, 2008 | Sonora, CA | N60760 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accid…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were rising mountainous terrain and a high density altitude. |
| Apr 11, 2008 | Roseglen, ND | N7490G | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night …The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night conditions, and pilot impairment due to alcohol. |
| Apr 09, 2008 | Nazca, PE | OB-1266 | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 30, 2008 | Farnborough, Ke, UK | VP-BGE | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 16, 2008 | Wildwood, FL | C-FFBC | Fatal (2) | — |
The noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance at night in marginal visual flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was …The noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance at night in marginal visual flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the dark night, and low cloud ceilings. |
| Mar 13, 2008 | Indiantown, FL | N284SP | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of t…The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane and the inoperative stall warning horn. |
| Mar 11, 2008 | Abbeville, LA | N732RR | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the prevailing clouds, rain, and turbule…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the prevailing clouds, rain, and turbulence. |
| Mar 08, 2008 | Gun Barrel City, TX | N13246 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to avoid the transmission line. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to perform a low-level maneuver. |
| Mar 04, 2008 | Oklahoma City, OK | N113SH | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
Airplane wing-structure damage sustained during impact with one or more large birds (American white pelicans), which resulted in a loss of control of …Airplane wing-structure damage sustained during impact with one or more large birds (American white pelicans), which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane. |
| Feb 27, 2008 | Santiago, CI | CC-KKU | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 27, 2008 | Tyonek, AK | N8458D | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to prevent a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with t…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to prevent a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. |
| Feb 18, 2008 | Caico Seco, VE | N385EM | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 17, 2008 | Benton, KS | N41LP | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's flight into known adverse weather conditions an…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's flight into known adverse weather conditions and the low clouds and visibility. |
| Feb 11, 2008 | Keflavík, OF | N5030Q | Fatal (1) | substantial | The reported loss of both engines' power during cruise for undetermined reasons. |