Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 06, 2021 | Rio De Janeiro, OF | PT-KLG | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 06, 2021 | Williston, FL | N78604 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain on approach which resulted in controlled flight into trees. Contributing to the accident was th…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain on approach which resulted in controlled flight into trees. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach path, the dark night conditions and the landing light being off. |
| Oct 05, 2021 | Columbia, SC | N6318B | Incident | substantial | A failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Oct 04, 2021 | Watkins, CO | N3027B | Minor | substantial | The separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing roll due to a preexisting fatigue crack. |
| Oct 03, 2021 | Oxford, NC | N7333A | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. |
| Oct 02, 2021 | St-Mathieu-de-Laprairie, OF | C-FFRV | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 30, 2021 | La Pajarera, MX | XB-ITG | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Dala-Floda, OF | SE-IFD | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Port Orange, FL | N116SV | Incident | substantial |
The separation of the nut from the stud and the fracture of the bolt that secured the crankshaft idler gear to the engine crankcase, which resulted in…The separation of the nut from the stud and the fracture of the bolt that secured the crankshaft idler gear to the engine crankcase, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the inability of the left crankshaft idler gear assembly to drive of the camshaft. |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Miramar, FL | N4118L | Serious (2) | substantial |
The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contri…The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the flight instructor’s injury was her failure to wear the shoulder harness. |
| Sep 28, 2021 | El Paso, TX | N4614K | Incident | substantial |
A faulty landing gear pressure switch prematurely deactivated the landing gear motor during extension, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing d…A faulty landing gear pressure switch prematurely deactivated the landing gear motor during extension, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing during rollout. |
| Sep 28, 2021 | East Sparta, OH | N1925U | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve. |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Hobe Sound, FL | N4100V | Serious (1) | substantial | A reported loss of engine performance for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Indian Trail, NC | N1401U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and initial climb. Contributing was the pilot’s physical limitation which caused an in…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and initial climb. Contributing was the pilot’s physical limitation which caused an inadvertent application of left rudder. |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Warren, ID | N3121Y | Serious (2) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering in a valley of mountainous terrain. |
| Sep 26, 2021 | Kotzebue, AK | N716 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of control during takeoff due to a gusty, variable wind and the rough terrain. |
| Sep 26, 2021 | Troup, TX | N3293Y | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a variable gusting wind and his decision not to perform a go-around that resul…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a variable gusting wind and his decision not to perform a go-around that resulted an overrun and impact with a fence and trees. |
| Sep 26, 2021 | Salem, OR | N101MB | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare in a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Sep 19, 2021 | Grass Valley, CA | N4977G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Con…The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to an electrical issue. |
| Sep 19, 2021 | Auburn, CA | N84068 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s inadequate flare which resulted in a hard and bounced landing. |
| Sep 18, 2021 | Birchwood, AK | N35408 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot, and student pilot’s improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Sep 18, 2021 | Sheridan, WY | N5409G | Incident | substantial | The pilot experiencing an episode of impaired behavior and incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Sep 18, 2021 | Topeka, KS | N140R | Incident | substantial | The loss of control and ground loop due to the mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel lock. |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Ypsilanti, MI | N4358V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Santa Izabel do Rio Negro, BR | PP-JCS | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |