Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2001 | Garrettsville, OH | N113JV | Minor | substantial | The airstrip owner/pilot's failure to use all of the available runway. Factors were a tailwind condition and a contaminated runway. |
| Jul 20, 2001 | FREEMONT, MI | N756DM | Minor | substantial |
The broken throttle cable during cruise flight and the pilot's inadequate flare during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident …The broken throttle cable during cruise flight and the pilot's inadequate flare during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed during the forced landing attempt and the short, corn stubble field. |
| Jul 19, 2001 | Carson City, NV | N20466 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow the approved procedures for the aircraft when he attempted to takeoff at high density altitude with the wing flaps fully…The pilot's failure to follow the approved procedures for the aircraft when he attempted to takeoff at high density altitude with the wing flaps fully extended. |
| Jul 15, 2001 | Marble Canyon, AZ | N732RC | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use all the available runway and his failure to follow the prescribed short field takeoff procedure resulting in a loss of cont…The pilot's failure to use all the available runway and his failure to follow the prescribed short field takeoff procedure resulting in a loss of control during the takeoff roll. Factors were the short, rough, and rising runway, and the soft dirt surrounding the runway. |
| Jul 08, 2001 | Boston, MA | N760EA | Minor | destroyed | The pilot's improper decision to waive the wake turbulence hold time, and his subsequent loss of control when wake vortex turbulence was encountered. |
| Jun 18, 2001 | Denham Springs, LA | N2898S | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision making, which resulted in the airplane's performance being exceeded during the takeoff initial …the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision making, which resulted in the airplane's performance being exceeded during the takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the rising terrain. |
| Jun 17, 2001 | Burbank, CA | N3937U | Minor | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering during a banner tow flight due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor was the pilot's improper preflight preparatio…Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering during a banner tow flight due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor was the pilot's improper preflight preparation. |
| Jun 14, 2001 | West Mifflin, PA | N61138 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while picking up a banner, and subsequent delay in releasing the banner, resulting in a stall/mush. |
| Jun 14, 2001 | Key West, FL | N2117S | Minor | substantial |
The improper installation of the cylinders by other maintenance personnel for failure to assure that the cylinders were properly torqued resulting in …The improper installation of the cylinders by other maintenance personnel for failure to assure that the cylinders were properly torqued resulting in fatigue crack in the crankshaft, and crankshaft failure. A finding in the investigation was fretting of both crankcase halves at several areas. |
| Jun 11, 2001 | South Charlesto, WV | N9509A | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
| Jun 10, 2001 | Milltown, WI | N5919T | Minor | substantial |
The stall/mush encountered by the pilot during that takeoff. Factors were the pilot's excessive lowering of the flaps during the takeoff and the tree…The stall/mush encountered by the pilot during that takeoff. Factors were the pilot's excessive lowering of the flaps during the takeoff and the trees. |
| Jun 04, 2001 | Picayune, MS | N18PF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inflight fuel planning /decision that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of the fuel transfe…The pilot's inflight fuel planning /decision that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of the fuel transfer pump. |
| May 28, 2001 | Georgetown, TX | N5447J | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the gusty wind encountered du…the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the gusty wind encountered during the forced landing. |
| May 27, 2001 | Pauma Valley, CA | N8287G | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an approach for landing…The pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an approach for landing under visual flight rules. |
| May 27, 2001 | Hondo, TX | N9875E | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power in cruise flight due to water in the fuel. A contributing …the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power in cruise flight due to water in the fuel. A contributing factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing. |
| May 19, 2001 | Pell City, AL | N2808S | Minor | substantial | The pilot's selection of the wrong runway that resulted in an attempted takeoff with a tailwind. |
| May 15, 2001 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N1013V | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PRE-FLIGHT ADEQUATE FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT. |
| May 14, 2001 | Zephyrhills, FL | N2890X | Minor | substantial | THE PILOTS FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY PREFLIGHT PLAN FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT THAT RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. |
| May 12, 2001 | ASHLAND, ME | N1674E | Minor | substantial | loss of partial engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| May 12, 2001 | Grants Pass, OR | N62961 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure or inability to maintain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors included gusty crosswind conditions and the pilot's lack…The pilot's failure or inability to maintain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors included gusty crosswind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in crosswind landings. |
| May 09, 2001 | Angwin, CA | N26560 | Minor | substantial | Right main landing gear brake lockup during landing rollout for undetermined reasons. |
| May 05, 2001 | Osceola Mills, PA | N51104 | Minor | substantial | A partial power loss due to a stuck exhaust valve in the # 2 cylinder, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain. |
| May 03, 2001 | Washington, OK | N9696B | Minor | substantial |
the in-flight fire for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the for…the in-flight fire for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| May 02, 2001 | Lake Wales, FL | N1491S | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of flight controls during a bounced landing, and subsequent collision with the ground. A factor of the collision is the rough…The pilot's improper use of flight controls during a bounced landing, and subsequent collision with the ground. A factor of the collision is the rough and uneven terrain. |
| May 02, 2001 | Santa Maria, CA | N34168 | Minor | substantial |
A stall/mush inadvertently encountered by the pilot-in-command. Failure to maintain adequate airspeed for flight and inadequate remedial action contr…A stall/mush inadvertently encountered by the pilot-in-command. Failure to maintain adequate airspeed for flight and inadequate remedial action contributed to the accident. |