Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2018 | TEHACHAPI, CA | N2167V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb. |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Burgas, BU | TC-OYD | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 27, 2018 | Hanson, MA | N3115R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to…The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind. |
| Aug 27, 2018 | Winchester, VA | N53051 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Aug 27, 2018 | Eldorado, TX | N1701Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 26, 2018 | Delaware, OH | N4842K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pi…The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction of the formation flight. |
| Aug 25, 2018 | Prineville, OR | N4569C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Churchville, MD | N419SP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing left of the runway centerline, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with …The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing left of the runway centerline, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a power box. |
| Aug 22, 2018 | Kaktovik, AK | N8041R | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a steep turn with a low fuel state. |
| Aug 22, 2018 | Atchison, KS | N78417 | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident examination. |
| Aug 20, 2018 | McCall, ID | N93039 | Incident | substantial | The disconnection of the brake cylinder actuator rod, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Aug 20, 2018 | Burlington, VT | N557SP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Aug 18, 2018 | Pedro Bay, AK | N441GR | Incident | substantial |
The fatigue fracture of both main landing gear legs during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse and separation of both main landing gear l…The fatigue fracture of both main landing gear legs during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse and separation of both main landing gear legs. |
| Aug 18, 2018 | Tulsa, OK | N6958N | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to take off with a known electrical problem, which resulted in the loss of electrical power, problem with the landing gear extens…The pilot's decision to take off with a known electrical problem, which resulted in the loss of electrical power, problem with the landing gear extension system, and subsequent runway excursion. |
| Aug 18, 2018 | Big Lake, AK | N185MC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tree foliage on the left side of the runway during takeoff due to his focus on the right side of the ru…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tree foliage on the left side of the runway during takeoff due to his focus on the right side of the runway. |
| Aug 17, 2018 | Hayes Center, NE | N4102N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Aug 17, 2018 | Whitewater, KS | N9076R | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression, which led to the forced landing following a pull-up maneuver. Contributing to the ac…The partial loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression, which led to the forced landing following a pull-up maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s high gross weight. |
| Aug 16, 2018 | Colorado Springs, CO | N146AC | Incident | substantial |
The airplane’s failure to maintain a climb after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain; the reason for the airplane’s fail…The airplane’s failure to maintain a climb after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain; the reason for the airplane’s failure to climb could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Aug 15, 2018 | Ambler, AK | N9949N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left wing and horizontal stabilizer striking the ground. |
| Aug 14, 2018 | Marsing, ID | N89093 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power during a low pass as a result of a blockage of the carburetor idle chambers which led to a forced landing in a river. |
| Aug 14, 2018 | Madison, SD | N6341K | Incident | substantial |
A stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the associated rocker arm, a partial loss of engine power, and the subsequent force…A stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the associated rocker arm, a partial loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing into tall vegetation. |
| Aug 12, 2018 | Brooks Range, AK | N62882 | Incident | substantial | The airplane's encounter with downdraft conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent loss of altitude and collision with terrain. |
| Aug 10, 2018 | Waynesville, OH | N29204 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inability to stop the airplane on the wet runway after an aborted go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with terrain. |
| Aug 09, 2018 | Greeley, CO | N20JA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s and safety pilot's conflicting control inputs during landing, which resulted in their failure to maintain a proper airspeed and resulted i…The pilot’s and safety pilot's conflicting control inputs during landing, which resulted in their failure to maintain a proper airspeed and resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the pilot and safety pilot during the landing and go-around. |
| Aug 09, 2018 | Lewiston, ID | N255 | Incident | substantial |
The liberation of an internal snap ring from a landing gear door actuator, which resulted in a complete loss of hydraulic fluid and a gear-up landing.…The liberation of an internal snap ring from a landing gear door actuator, which resulted in a complete loss of hydraulic fluid and a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to replace the snap ring during the last rebuild of the actuator. |