Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2021 | Wheeling, IL | N99715 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the student pilot’s self-induced pressure to land after…The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the student pilot’s self-induced pressure to land after being admonished by the controller. |
| Nov 21, 2021 | Old Bridge, NJ | N8074E | Minor | destroyed | The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Nov 21, 2021 | Bethel, AK | N9794M | Incident | substantial | The improper installation of an avionics wire harness over a fuel line, which resulted in chafing of the wire harness, arcing, and a subsequent fire. |
| Nov 21, 2021 | Brent, AL | N5779J | Minor | substantial |
The inadequate maintenance of the oil filter adapter, which resulted in in an engine oil leak and subsequent loss engine oil pressure, and the subsequ…The inadequate maintenance of the oil filter adapter, which resulted in in an engine oil leak and subsequent loss engine oil pressure, and the subsequent off-airport landing. |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Carlsbad, NM | N91AZ | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain separation from an FM tower guy wire while on an aerial survey flight. |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Vilar da Luz, OF | CS-EDT | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Hope, CA | C-FBKJ | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Belen, NM | N3463C | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Nov 14, 2021 | Palm Coast, FL | N61237 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage…The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the lower fuselage and firewall. |
| Nov 14, 2021 | Wilkes-Barre, PA | N6714S | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to commence the flight in marginal visual flight rules conditions at night, and his failure to maintain a safe altitude once inst…The pilot’s decision to commence the flight in marginal visual flight rules conditions at night, and his failure to maintain a safe altitude once instrument conditions were encountered. |
| Nov 14, 2021 | Worms, GE | N884CA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 14, 2021 | Stanley, ID | N8509B | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed for the airplane to climb with a tailwind. |
| Nov 11, 2021 | Branchville, NJ | N90559 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The flight instructor’s failure to recover from a steep spiral turn during an instructional flight. |
| Nov 11, 2021 | Dornbirn, AU | N731MT | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 08, 2021 | Madison, MS | N5321A | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control following a bounced landing. |
| Nov 04, 2021 | Decatur, GA | N172XX | Minor | substantial | Oil exhaustion due to an oil leak that resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Nov 04, 2021 | Margarettsville, NC | N704HQ | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Nov 04, 2021 | Ringwood, NJ | N423LL | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to secure the left wing’s fuel cap. |
| Oct 31, 2021 | Rexburg, ID | N1082V | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s de…A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known mechanical issue. |
| Oct 31, 2021 | Hudson Oaks, TX | N29615 | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing was the pilot’s improper fuel planning. |
| Oct 31, 2021 | Forrest City, AR | N6713G | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of control during landing. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was his ejection from the airplane resulting from him not wearing his…The pilot’s loss of control during landing. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was his ejection from the airplane resulting from him not wearing his available seat restraints. |
| Oct 31, 2021 | STEVENSVILLE, MD | N3HQ | Minor | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb. |
| Oct 31, 2021 | Cresson, TX | N46370 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees. |
| Oct 30, 2021 | Tulisa Park, OF | ZS-PMT | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Ukiah, CA | N1870V | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A power interruption due to water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in the student pilot aborting the takeoff and landing hard. Contributing to the ac…A power interruption due to water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in the student pilot aborting the takeoff and landing hard. Contributing to the accident were a leak in the left fuel tank that allowed water to enter and damage to the fuel tank that prevented water from being properly drained during the preflight inspection. |