Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2019 | Honolulu, HI | N926FE | Incident | substantial |
The pilot of the Cessna's failure to set the parking brake before diverting his attention inside the airplane, which resulted in his airplane collidin…The pilot of the Cessna's failure to set the parking brake before diverting his attention inside the airplane, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the airplane ahead of it on the taxiway. |
| Oct 29, 2019 | Albuquerque, NM | N3016A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control and his inadvertent left brake pedal application during the landing roll, wh…The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control and his inadvertent left brake pedal application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop. |
| Oct 28, 2019 | Augusta, GA | N80931 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed to climb out of ground effect, which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, run…The student pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed to climb out of ground effect, which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a fence. |
| Oct 24, 2019 | Red Creek, AZ | N8326Z | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps for an aborted landing, which resulted in degraded climb performance and impact with vegetation at…The pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps for an aborted landing, which resulted in degraded climb performance and impact with vegetation at the end of the runway. |
| Oct 23, 2019 | Marion, AL | N77200 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Oct 17, 2019 | New Braunfels, TX | N5073Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop. |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Louisville, KY | N6097G | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a subsequent hard landing on grass left of the runway, and a nose-o…The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a subsequent hard landing on grass left of the runway, and a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the student’s self-imposed pressure to land the airplane |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Flannigan, NV | N180JL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a wing strike. |
| Oct 13, 2019 | Palmer, AK | N7267A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine pow…The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a precautionary landing, and impact with terrain. |
| Oct 12, 2019 | Greenville, TX | N333DW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop. |
| Oct 08, 2019 | Fallon, NV | N50618 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and quantity inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, a forced landin…The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and quantity inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, a forced landing on unsuitable terrain, and a subsequent nose-over. |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Lafayette, IN | N6450B | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse. |
| Sep 25, 2019 | St. Augustine, FL | N309BR | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing. |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Manville, NJ | N78192 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the ingestion of sealant material that had loosened inside the carburetor airbox. |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Plant City, FL | N739RT | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch. |
| Sep 21, 2019 | Baska, Krk Island, HR | 9A-DMG | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 2019 | Pepperell, MA | N895SF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of control when the airplane encountered a downdraft during landing approach, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and gear co…The pilot's loss of control when the airplane encountered a downdraft during landing approach, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and gear collapse. |
| Sep 18, 2019 | Denton, TX | N93069 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse. |
| Sep 17, 2019 | Naples, FL | N472TC | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing and a nose landing gear collapse. |
| Sep 15, 2019 | Kennett, MO | N4584N | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to install the engine oil filler cap before the first flight of the day; his subsequent failure to conduct a preflight check befor…The pilot's failure to install the engine oil filler cap before the first flight of the day; his subsequent failure to conduct a preflight check before the accident flight, which resulted in his failure to note that the cap was not installed; and his improper landing flare during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a bounced landing and ground loop. |
| Sep 13, 2019 | Caldwell, ID | N4746F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in a long landing, a runway overrun, and collision with a drainage culvert. |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Hemet, CA | N5229F | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's improper decision to perform a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a noseover. |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Nanded, IN | VT-BRT | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Phoenix, AZ | N796WW | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway sig…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway signs while attempting to maneuver back onto the runway. |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Memphis, TN | N21979 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane co…The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. |