Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Aug 07, 2018 | Iliamna, AK | N7379U | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage of the No. 2 cylinder and piston for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Aug 06, 2018 | Pomona, MO | N76524 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing. |
| Aug 06, 2018 | Crystal River, FL | N9608H | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 05, 2018 | Lovelock, NV | N9867X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Aug 04, 2018 | Sallisaw, OK | N707TM | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll. |
| Aug 02, 2018 | Watkins, MN | N5523S | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanica…A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Aug 01, 2018 | White Mountain, AK | N185KB | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunct…A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jul 29, 2018 | Grand Prairie, TX | N24144 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain the runway centerline during takeoff with a crosswind. |
| Jul 28, 2018 | Wadsworth, OH | N4855G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Jul 27, 2018 | Oak Harbor, WA | N152LT | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Healdsburg, CA | N1902V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Matthews, NC | N1193Y | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper decision to conduct a solo flight without an endorsement to do so and to perform an off-airport landing based on a percei…The student pilot's improper decision to conduct a solo flight without an endorsement to do so and to perform an off-airport landing based on a perceived performance issue with the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of training and overall experience. |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Spring, TX | N865CP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare in a crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 25, 2018 | Meadow Lakes, AK | N171Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s selection of the wrong fuel tank for departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Jul 23, 2018 | Cork, EI | N752TX | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 23, 2018 | Tulsa, OK | N866VP | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s collision with a bird during approach. |
| Jul 22, 2018 | Colorado Springs, CO | N99243 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Jul 22, 2018 | Everett, WA | N45586 | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during final approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and the nose landing …A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during final approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and the nose landing gear collapsing. |
| Jul 21, 2018 | Blum, TX | N3611Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's excessive leaning of the fuel mixture, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear in acc…The pilot's excessive leaning of the fuel mixture, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear in accordance with the airplane emergency checklist, which resulted in a gear-up landing. |
| Jul 21, 2018 | Hood River, OR | N195N | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Jul 20, 2018 | Malden, MO | N46CH | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 19, 2018 | Bozeman, MT | N3224D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Jul 19, 2018 | Spearfish, SD | N432W | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper decision to take off in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff with insufficient runway remaining. |
| Jul 17, 2018 | Chicago, IL | N969RR | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing. |