Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 08, 2022 | Portland, OR | N90558 | Incident | substantial | The pilot under instruction’s improper landing flare, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. |
| Jul 07, 2022 | Silver Springs, NV | N7609X | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Jul 07, 2022 | Stanley, ID | N6353U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to provide adequate braking during a tailwind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jul 06, 2022 | McGrath, AK | N8754X | Incident | substantial | A nose landing gear collapse during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Jul 05, 2022 | Plymouth, CT | N2423A | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s encounter with known and forecast adverse weather which resulted in a collision with trees during the initial climb. |
| Jul 04, 2022 | Akron, OH | N12115 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilots’ improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 04, 2022 | Petaluma, CA | N8414S | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in gusting wind conditions. |
| Jul 01, 2022 | Harrah, OK | N6147T | Minor | substantial | The flight instructor’s inadequate inflight fuel planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing. |
| Jun 28, 2022 | San Carlos, CA | N2056V | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Prescott, AZ | N2809N | Incident | substantial | The pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional during the takeoff ground roll and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision. |
| Jun 26, 2022 | Cleveland, MS | N97789 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage. |
| Jun 26, 2022 | Elfin Cove, AK | N265KP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s momentary distraction from conflicting boat traffic. |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Bielsko Biala, PL | OK-ROY | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Mendon, UT | N934JH | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to recover from a developed spin, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight i…The flight instructor’s failure to recover from a developed spin, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to enter the maneuver below the operator’s altitude limitation. |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Santa Barbara, CA | N738JZ | Incident | substantial | A failure of the right main landing gear actuator pressure line O-ring, which resulted in a gear-up landing on the runway. |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Benevides, BR | PT-ILH | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Lancaster, OH | N9556H | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice. |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Cresson, TX | N7361K | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to complete proper preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified weight…The pilot's failure to complete proper preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified weight and balance limitations, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude and an impact with trees and terrain during an attempted forced landing. |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Eden Prairie, MN | N6346P | Incident | substantial | The student pilot not maintaining directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jun 19, 2022 | Fargo, ND | N5256S | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the pilot flying, which resulted in a nose-wheel first hard landing. |
| Jun 19, 2022 | Monongahela, PA | N1996G | Incident | substantial | Loss of braking authority due to a loosened brake line fitting for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Jun 19, 2022 | OWENSBORO, KY | N35491 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of control during landing. |
| Jun 18, 2022 | Porterville, CA | N3835U | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the elevator control assembly hardware, which resulted in an in-flight disconnection of the elevato…Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the elevator control assembly hardware, which resulted in an in-flight disconnection of the elevator and elevator counterweight and the pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control. |
| Jun 18, 2022 | Jasper, GA | N414HF | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the owner to comply with a service bulletin, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear torque tube due to fatigue cra…The failure of the owner to comply with a service bulletin, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear torque tube due to fatigue cracking. |
| Jun 18, 2022 | Jacksonville, IL | N6797E | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to attain proper flare during landing, resulting in a bounced landing. |