Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2004 | Webster, WI | N3599F | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The high velocity impact with terrain for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 12, 2004 | Brownville Junc, ME | N12959 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane's controlled flight into rising terrain.…The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane's controlled flight into rising terrain. Factors included the instrument meteorological conditions and the rising terrain. |
| Aug 09, 2004 | Monarch Crest, CO | N911JR | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall, and his decision to conduct flight beyond the performance capability of the aircra…the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall, and his decision to conduct flight beyond the performance capability of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the high density altitude, and an inadvertent stall. |
| Aug 07, 2004 | Kinnelon, NJ | N6186F | Fatal (2) | substantial | Both pilots inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision. |
| Aug 06, 2004 | Optand, SW | SE-GOP | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 04, 2004 | Port Angeles, WA | N79404 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. Trees, mountainous terrain, dark night conditions, clouds and VFR f…The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. Trees, mountainous terrain, dark night conditions, clouds and VFR flight into IMC were factors. |
| Aug 01, 2004 | Waterloo, AL | N970SP | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision into water. |
| Jul 31, 2004 | Kenai, AK | N2269D | Fatal (4) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control. |
| Jul 18, 2004 | Algarrobo, CI | CC-PJO | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 18, 2004 | Brookville, OH | N9731V | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The student pilot's control interference while the flight instructor was maneuvering to avoid a tree, which resulted in a failure to maintain airspeed…The student pilot's control interference while the flight instructor was maneuvering to avoid a tree, which resulted in a failure to maintain airspeed and a stall/mush. |
| Jul 17, 2004 | Willow, AK | N4588C | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering, and a collision with trees and terrain du…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering, and a collision with trees and terrain during an uncontrolled descent. |
| Jul 11, 2004 | Edinburgh, NY | N8358X | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's occluded left main coronary artery, which resulted in a massive heart attack and sudden death in flight. |
| Jul 11, 2004 | Paris, AR | N46174 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his attempted flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the tre…the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his attempted flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees resulting in the airplane's collision with the trees and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, the low altitude, the pilot's inability to see objects and the terrain, and the trees. |
| Jun 27, 2004 | Honiton, UK | G-BGED | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 22, 2004 | Dunkirk, NY | N99HW | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's loss of aircraft control and the subsequent overstress and separation of the wing during an encounter with convection induced turbulence. |
| Jun 21, 2004 | Prosser, NE | N731MP | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid obstructions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. The low altitude flight operat…The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid obstructions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. The low altitude flight operation, and the transmission tower (antenna) were contributing factors. |
| Jun 20, 2004 | Sukabumi, ID | L1811 | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 16, 2004 | Carson City, NV | N63BB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a go-around that led to an inadvertent stall spin. |
| Jun 15, 2004 | Trinidad, BL | CP-1613 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 12, 2004 | Madisonville, TN | N8777U | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering on a touch and go landing resulting in a stall and collision with the ground. |
| Jun 02, 2004 | Owatonna, MN | N81685 | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command during a precision instrument approach. A contributing factor was the instrument meteor…The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command during a precision instrument approach. A contributing factor was the instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Jun 02, 2004 | Kutztown, PA | N8681T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and…The towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and the tow plane's subsequent impact with trees. |
| May 30, 2004 | N. Myrtle Beach, SC | N361Z | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning and his in-flight decision which resulted in the loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation. |
| May 28, 2004 | Homer Glen, IL | N9548D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The seized turbocharger, the altitude/clearance not maintained/obtained during approach to a forced landing on an agricultural field, and the unsuitab…The seized turbocharger, the altitude/clearance not maintained/obtained during approach to a forced landing on an agricultural field, and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the inadequate emergency procedures by the manufacturer, the trees, and the residential area. |
| May 27, 2004 | Marsh Harbour, BF | N9690X | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |