Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2006 | Wimauma, FL | N227DG | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Pilot's inadequate preflight planning and exceeding the weight and balance limitations of the airplane. |
| Jul 15, 2006 | Saint Tropez, FR | N234SA | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 14, 2006 | El Rosario, SP | EC-HQR | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 14, 2006 | Pompton Lakes, NJ | N4792D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
Improper maintenance of the throttle shaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent impact with trees du…Improper maintenance of the throttle shaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent impact with trees during a forced landing. |
| Jul 09, 2006 | Tepic, MX | XB-PER | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 02, 2006 | Owasso, OK | N1SE | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain, a residential street, for both takeoff and landing, which resulted in a collision with a static wire and …The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain, a residential street, for both takeoff and landing, which resulted in a collision with a static wire and terrain during takeoff-initial climb. |
| Jul 01, 2006 | Clear Lake, MN | N1972U | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged flare that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. A factor to the accident was the grass runway that the forward …The pilot's misjudged flare that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. A factor to the accident was the grass runway that the forward landing gear dug into during the hard landing, resulting in the amphibian airplane nosing over. |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Vilanculos, MZ | ZS-POG | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Sutton, WV | N6867T | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff-initial climb to avoid a stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was the…The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff-initial climb to avoid a stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was the inadvertent stall/mush. |
| Jun 26, 2006 | CHIGUAO, VE | YV-229C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 25, 2006 | Hayward, CA | N761GW | Fatal | — | The passenger's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller. |
| Jun 25, 2006 | Upland, CA | N486SB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's unstabilized approach to the runway and failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Jun 22, 2006 | Newry, ME | N572BA | Fatal (4) | destroyed | The flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an impact with trees. |
| Jun 18, 2006 | Payson, AZ | N1535C | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during a low level flyby maneuver. A factor was glare from the sun and shadows created by t…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during a low level flyby maneuver. A factor was glare from the sun and shadows created by the mountainous terrain. |
| Jun 17, 2006 | Agness, OR | N38SP | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and subsequ…The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent collision with rocky terrain. A contributing factor was the sun glare. |
| Jun 08, 2006 | Mullan, ID | N5136X | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, mountain…The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, mountain obscuration, trees and high terrain were factors. |
| Jun 08, 2006 | Peoria, AZ | N627PA | Fatal (2) | substantial |
the failure of both the flight instructor and student pilot to regain control of the airplane in a timely manner during an intentional spin maneuver, …the failure of both the flight instructor and student pilot to regain control of the airplane in a timely manner during an intentional spin maneuver, resulting in a collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| May 30, 2006 | Ft. Thomas, KY | N5212U | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain altitude/clearance with trees while attempting to return to the airport. |
| May 27, 2006 | Burney, CA | N451JE | Fatal (3) | destroyed | the pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. |
| May 25, 2006 | Raharney, EI | EI-CHM | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 22, 2006 | Levelland, TX | N6242R | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were low altitude and the gusting wind. |
| May 12, 2006 | Cumming, GA | N1715Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to consider the appropriate aircraft performance data prior to takeoff, and his improper use of the wing flaps during takeoff, whi…The pilot's failure to consider the appropriate aircraft performance data prior to takeoff, and his improper use of the wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and an in-flight collision with a residence. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane at an over gross weight. |
| Apr 28, 2006 | Kasese, UG | ZS-ADL | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 25, 2006 | Montgomery Twp, PA | N7604G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | An impact with mountainous terrain for an undetermined reason. |
| Apr 24, 2006 | Gainesville, GA | N7110E | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilots improper preflight planning and preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |