Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2019 | Placerville, CA | N177CW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 28, 2019 | Mt. Sterling, KY | N9548W | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway…The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway distance marker. Contributing to the accident was pilot’s failure to ensure that the passenger window was secured. |
| Jul 28, 2019 | Oshkosh, WI | N79575 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel planning and decision to not divert to a closer airport when the planned flight profile changed, which resulted in a total l…The pilot's improper fuel planning and decision to not divert to a closer airport when the planned flight profile changed, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Wakefield, VA | N47028 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect and remove all water from fuel, and maintenance personnel’s unapproved repair of …The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect and remove all water from fuel, and maintenance personnel’s unapproved repair of the right wing fuel cap, which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent partial loss of engine power during takeoff. |
| Jul 24, 2019 | Deshler, NE | N3367J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during low-altitude maneuvering. |
| Jul 24, 2019 | Farewell, AK | N3934D | Incident | substantial | A reported partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Van Nuys, CA | N737DW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact w…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway lighting. |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Kingston, OK | N8251L | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve. |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Boise, ID | N7947Q | Incident | substantial |
A ductile overstress fracture failure of the right main landing gear bell crank assembly pivot bolt, which resulted in a collapse of the right main la…A ductile overstress fracture failure of the right main landing gear bell crank assembly pivot bolt, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear. |
| Jul 21, 2019 | Houston, MO | N1831 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with trees and terrain. |
| Jul 21, 2019 | St. Louis, MO | N300SN | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s collision with a bird during short final. |
| Jul 21, 2019 | King City, CA | N3268C | Incident | substantial | A landing gear collapse following an undetermined loss of electrical power, which prevented the landing gear from fully extending. |
| Jul 21, 2019 | Fredericksburg, TX | N48410 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Dallesport, OR | N8260Z | Incident | destroyed | The pilot’s improper pitch control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a bounced landing and landing gear collapse. |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Phoenix, AZ | N3276A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and the right wing striking the grou…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and the right wing striking the ground. |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Denver, CO | N403FR | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway and a runway …The student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway and a runway excursion. |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Talkeetna, AK | N121EE | Incident | substantial | A fracture of the right outboard landing gear bracket for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Grand Canyon, AZ | N1079M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground. |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Ocean City, MD | N9715B | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of power due to the liberation or failure of the No. 2 cylinder's exhaust valve. |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Salmon, ID | N4876N | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing on a wet grass runway and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accid…The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing on a wet grass runway and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway which degraded braking. |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Bison, SD | N2946D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent ground loop. |
| Jul 14, 2019 | Elkton, FL | N35585 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot under instruction's failure to follow the flight instructor’s directions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and subsequent …The pilot under instruction's failure to follow the flight instructor’s directions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jul 14, 2019 | Cascade, ID | N131DV | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper leaning of the engine. |
| Jul 13, 2019 | Summit, SC | N3886V | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice formation. |
| Jul 12, 2019 | Orlando, FL | N262BK | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s impact with a bird during approach. |