Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | Owensboro, KY | N92913 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| May 12, 2022 | Franklin, CA | N23FG | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. |
| May 12, 2022 | Port Bolivar, TX | N9380G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper soft field takeoff pitch attitude during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with…The pilot’s failure to attain a proper soft field takeoff pitch attitude during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a canal. |
| May 11, 2022 | BOITUVA, OF | PT-OQR | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 11, 2022 | Broomfield, CO | N73670 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined. |
| May 10, 2022 | Traverse City, MI | N184NW | Incident | substantial | The failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque a fuel line “B” nut, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| May 06, 2022 | Houston, TX | XB-FQS | Minor | substantial | The fixed-base operator’s incorrect fueling of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines. |
| May 03, 2022 | Altha, FL | N6413B | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his operation of the flight at an excessive takeoff weight, resulting in…The pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his operation of the flight at an excessive takeoff weight, resulting in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack after liftoff and an aerodynamic stall from which the pilot was unable to recover. |
| May 02, 2022 | Augsburg, GE | D-EOYS | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 02, 2022 | Connellsville, PA | N46TA | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly secure two airplane avionics units, which resulted in the trays supporting the units to sag downward and beco…The pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly secure two airplane avionics units, which resulted in the trays supporting the units to sag downward and become lodged in the movement area of the elevator bellcrank during the accident takeoff. |
| May 01, 2022 | Camanaos, OF | HK4228 | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| May 01, 2022 | Toms River, NJ | N737LY | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power due to the throttle linkage becoming disconnected in flight due to improper maintenance. |
| May 01, 2022 | Trinidad, BL | CP-1123 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 30, 2022 | Hampton, GA | N5704R | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s application of excessive left brake during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. Th…The student pilot’s application of excessive left brake during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action was a factor in the accident. |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Portland, OR | N20640 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a wet surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Wadsworth, OH | N46733 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in a crosswind. |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Stockbridge, GA | N7572T | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during an unstabilized approach, which resulted in an impact with powerlines and a subsequent loss of …The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during an unstabilized approach, which resulted in an impact with powerlines and a subsequent loss of control |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Redding, CA | N9572W | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and remedial action which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Eloy, AZ | N3694U | Incident | substantial | The unoccupied airplanes exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in a stall, subsequent inverted spin, and impact with terrain. |
| Apr 24, 2022 | Ravensdale, WA | N4398B | Serious (2) | substantial | A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning. |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Union, SC | N737UY | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Westminster, MD | N35571 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Manhattan, KS | N9263H | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach and his unsuitable flight profile for an upsloping runway, which resulted in a partial …The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach and his unsuitable flight profile for an upsloping runway, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and an impact with terrain during an attempted go-around. |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Las Vegas, NV | N182HH | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient clearance from the jet blast of a departing jet airplane. |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Covington, GA | N84GR | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The private pilot’s loss of control in flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s decisi…The private pilot’s loss of control in flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s decision to obtain flight instruction from the private pilot and the private pilot's insufficient qualifications to fly or to provide flight instruction in a multi-engine airplane. |