Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 2020 | Hanksville, UT | N89SJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop. |
| May 06, 2020 | Palmer, AK | N185SZ | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to attempt to " water ski" atop a remote river in a wheel-equipped airplane, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over. |
| May 06, 2020 | Perris, CA | N58646 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's diverted attention while taxing which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the skip loader during taxi. |
| Apr 22, 2020 | Ft Worth, TX | N13005 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to initiate a go-around, which resul…The student pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with runway lights and fences. |
| Apr 20, 2020 | Hamburg, NY | N150LF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Apr 16, 2020 | Marion, MT | N53ES | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent improper brake application during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted i…The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent improper brake application during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Apr 16, 2020 | Enid, OK | N737RR | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a power-off approach and go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing…The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a power-off approach and go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion onto a field. |
| Apr 14, 2020 | Kirksville, MO | N98649 | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 07, 2020 | Ciudad Juarez, MX | XA-SDU | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Apr 05, 2020 | Santa Paula, CA | N98SW | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard for the planned flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Apr 01, 2020 | Hollywood, FL | N734HF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to apply full engine power during the initiation of a go-around in gusting wind conditions and his exceedance of the airplane’s cr…The pilot’s failure to apply full engine power during the initiation of a go-around in gusting wind conditions and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Mar 30, 2020 | New Symrna Beach, FL | N957TC | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and decision to not go-around after a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and hard…The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and decision to not go-around after a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Sedona, AZ | N172FG | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of pitch control while landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collapsed nose gear and departure of the airplane from th…The pilot’s loss of pitch control while landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collapsed nose gear and departure of the airplane from the runway. |
| Mar 25, 2020 | McKinney, TX | N4729U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Soldotna, AK | N7023E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's unintentional selection of the wrong landing surface, which was covered with 2 ft of snow and resulted in a nose-over. |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Harrisville, MI | N3451T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees…The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees. |
| Mar 18, 2020 | Denver, CO | N1132W | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's incorrect right rudder application during a touch-and go-landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and a…The pilot's incorrect right rudder application during a touch-and go-landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and a collision with a runway sign. |
| Mar 17, 2020 | West Palm Beach, FL | N66046 | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the nosewheel steerage linkage during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with an obstacle during an at…The failure of the nosewheel steerage linkage during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with an obstacle during an attempted aborted landing. |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Baxterville, MS | N20847 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve due to inadequate valve seating. |
| Mar 12, 2020 | Ocean City, MD | N52232 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around to avoid birds, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around to avoid birds, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over. |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Big Lake, AK | N52168 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to initiate the takeoff roll from a snow-covered taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excurs…The pilot's improper decision to initiate the takeoff roll from a snow-covered taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a snow berm. |
| Mar 03, 2020 | Madison, IN | N5815E | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion a…The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over. |
| Feb 28, 2020 | Tampa, FL | N25474 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to conduct a go-around, which resulted in a bounced landing and the nosewheel collapsing. |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Baker City, OR | N5478C | Incident | substantial | The failure of the No. 2 connecting rod bearing as a result of oil starvation due to a contaminated oil filter screen. |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Dubois, ID | N7904G | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed and descent rate while conducting a low pass over a snow-covered runway after encountering a…The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed and descent rate while conducting a low pass over a snow-covered runway after encountering a downdraft and the flight instructor's delayed action, which resulted in the wheels contacting the snow and the airplane nosing over. |