Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2003 | New Russia, OH | N208AD | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to verify the position of the fuel selectors prior to takeoff, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel starvation. A factor wa…The pilot's failure to verify the position of the fuel selectors prior to takeoff, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel starvation. A factor was the failure of the fuel selector warning horn. |
| May 15, 2003 | Salem, OR | N2913F | Minor | substantial | Loss of power in cruise flight due to a catastrophic engine failure for undetermined reasons. |
| May 15, 2003 | Bristol, TN | N7412G | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of the rudder controls during the takeoff roll resulting in a loss of directional control, and the on-ground collision with a…The pilot's improper use of the rudder controls during the takeoff roll resulting in a loss of directional control, and the on-ground collision with an embankment. |
| May 06, 2003 | PALA, CA | N48796 | Minor | substantial |
the dual student's delay in executing the proper recovery procedures and improper retraction of the flaps, the CFI's inadequate supervision during the…the dual student's delay in executing the proper recovery procedures and improper retraction of the flaps, the CFI's inadequate supervision during the recovery to normal flight, the CFI's delayed remedial action, and the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall-mush and collision with trees. |
| May 03, 2003 | Montgomery, AL | N2938J | Minor | substantial |
The in-flight collision with birds that resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering f…The in-flight collision with birds that resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering for an emergency landing. |
| Apr 25, 2003 | North Las Vegas, NV | N43VB | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty cross wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. |
| Apr 23, 2003 | Bonanza, OR | N8159T | Minor | substantial | Separation of the connecting rod cap. Annual maintenance inspections which were disregarded by the owner/pilot was a factor. |
| Apr 22, 2003 | Pecos, TX | N1667Y | Minor | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition. |
| Apr 07, 2003 | Pistol Creek, ID | N756WZ | Minor | substantial |
Inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle that turned on to the runway. Factors include rising terrain decreasing the possibility of a s…Inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle that turned on to the runway. Factors include rising terrain decreasing the possibility of a successful go-around and rough uneven terrain beyond the departure end of the runway. |
| Mar 30, 2003 | Reidsville, NC | N5810X | Minor | substantial |
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the nose gear landing door link during an annual inspection that resulted in the failure of t…The failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the nose gear landing door link during an annual inspection that resulted in the failure of the nose gear to fully extend. |
| Mar 23, 2003 | Erie, CO | N3544Q | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing. Contributing factors include the crosswind component, and the snow covered mu…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing. Contributing factors include the crosswind component, and the snow covered muddy terrain. |
| Mar 19, 2003 | Saginaw, MI | N1114N | Minor | minor | Failure of the engine bleed air pressure regulator. A contributing factor was the anti-chaffing tape on the air supply line. |
| Mar 08, 2003 | Callao, MO | N275SW | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the erosion of the number 2 piston, resulting in loss of compression on that cylinder. Contributing factors were the ta…A loss of engine power due to the erosion of the number 2 piston, resulting in loss of compression on that cylinder. Contributing factors were the tailwind, the muddy runway condition, and the roadway and ditch. |
| Mar 02, 2003 | KOTZEBUE, AK | N205BA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the ground, resulting…The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the ground, resulting in a collision with snow and ice covered terrain during the final approach phase of a VFR landing. Factors in the accident were whiteout conditions and snow-covered terrain. |
| Mar 01, 2003 | New Hudson, MI | N123JL | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the airplane stalling while on final approach. |
| Mar 01, 2003 | Greenwood, SC | N67524 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an in-flight collision w…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. |
| Feb 24, 2003 | Sanford, FL | N5177R | Minor | substantial |
The intentional cutting of the hydraulic line by an unknown person resulting in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the inability of the pilot-in-command …The intentional cutting of the hydraulic line by an unknown person resulting in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the inability of the pilot-in-command to extend and lock the main landing gear, and subsequent collapse of the main landing gear after touchdown. |
| Feb 20, 2003 | Marathon, FL | N554AE | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power to both engines for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 13, 2003 | Bolivar, TN | N6ZZ | Minor | destroyed | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was trees. |
| Feb 13, 2003 | Caqueta Province, CO | N1116G | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 12, 2003 | Leesburg, MS | N22593 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper use of flaps, resulting in the degradation of climb performance and collision with the ground. |
| Feb 11, 2003 | Hendersonville, NC | N80355 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and clearence from power lines during a go-around, resulting in an in-flight collision with a powe…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and clearence from power lines during a go-around, resulting in an in-flight collision with a powerline. |
| Feb 10, 2003 | The Gap, AZ | N5029D | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 09, 2003 | Lockhart, TX | N25324 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind. |
| Feb 08, 2003 | LaFayette, GA | N1415C | Minor | substantial | In flight loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |