Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 02, 1999 | POLACCA, AZ | N5943M | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to determine the fuel supply in each fuel tank, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, wh…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to determine the fuel supply in each fuel tank, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation. |
| Jun 24, 1999 | BIG SANDY, MT | N4788Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the wire and his aircraft. A transmission wire and downdraft were factors. |
| Jun 23, 1999 | VAN NUYS, CA | N186BA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with vehicles during a forced landing on a city s…The pilot's inadequate fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with vehicles during a forced landing on a city street. |
| Jun 15, 1999 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N5218D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision during a go-around. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the runw…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision during a go-around. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the runway. |
| Jun 15, 1999 | NEEDLES, CA | N6448B | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain alignment with the road used for takeoff, whi…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain alignment with the road used for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a construction sign during the initial climb. |
| Jun 14, 1999 | EASTON, WA | N62800 | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Factors include the student allowing the aircraft to climb too steeply at too low an airspeed, and th…The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Factors include the student allowing the aircraft to climb too steeply at too low an airspeed, and the soft/rough terrain on which the aborted takeoff took place. |
| Jun 13, 1999 | SEYMOUR, TN | N5494K | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to perform a go-around earlier resulting in a long landing, insufficient runway remaining to stop, and subsequent in flight c…The failure of the pilot to perform a go-around earlier resulting in a long landing, insufficient runway remaining to stop, and subsequent in flight collision with a marked power line during an aborted landing. |
| Jun 12, 1999 | SEVIERVILLE, TN | N6126E | Minor | substantial | A loss of propeller governor control due to oil contamination. |
| Jun 10, 1999 | LANTANA, FL | N1578M | Minor | substantial |
The poor in-flight planning by the pilot during the approach for a precautionary landing following a power interruption during the downwind leg, resul…The poor in-flight planning by the pilot during the approach for a precautionary landing following a power interruption during the downwind leg, resulting in a go-around. A Contributing factor to the accident was the total loss of engine power during the go-around due to water contamination. |
| Jun 07, 1999 | ST. AUGUSTINE, FL | N704KK | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind. |
| Jun 06, 1999 | TIMMONSVILLE, SC | N1982Q | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to the improper installation and in-flight separation of an engine cylinder. |
| Jun 05, 1999 | CLEBURNE, TX | N4774K | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power resulting from a failure of the #4 cylinder exhaust valve and/or piston. Factors were the dark night conditions and the…The total loss of engine power resulting from a failure of the #4 cylinder exhaust valve and/or piston. Factors were the dark night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 04, 1999 | LA FAYETTE, GA | N3773V | Minor | substantial | The improper flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision by the pilot in command. |
| Jun 03, 1999 | ST. DAVID, AZ | N234TT | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate reference approach airspeed for the existing gusty wind conditions, and, his improper (uncoordinated) use …The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate reference approach airspeed for the existing gusty wind conditions, and, his improper (uncoordinated) use of the pitch and power controls to arrest the resulting high sink rate. |
| May 31, 1999 | WEST MILFORD, NJ | N1223F | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructors failure to maintain climb airspeed during the go-around, which degraded climb performance, resulting in an in-flight collision …The flight instructors failure to maintain climb airspeed during the go-around, which degraded climb performance, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were, delay in executing a go-around, retracting the flaps to 10 degrees prematurely, and high density altitude. |
| May 30, 1999 | CHAPIN, SC | N881FD | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a utility wire. |
| May 27, 1999 | COVINGTON, WA | N5120D | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his subsequent improper execution of the go-around procedure, resulting in collisi…The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his subsequent improper execution of the go-around procedure, resulting in collision with trees off the departure end of the runway. Factors included the student pilot's lack of total experience, and trees off the departure end. |
| May 22, 1999 | ORLAND, CA | N8153Q | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power in both engines due to fuel contamination, which resulted from the fueling facilities improper quality control procedures. |
| May 22, 1999 | SLIDELL, LA | N4850B | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's delayed landing flare and her subsequent improper recovery technique following the bounced landing. |
| May 20, 1999 | MILLINGTON, TN | N5363T | Minor | substantial |
Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors were weather conditions favorable to carburetor ice and the terrain condition at the forced …Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors were weather conditions favorable to carburetor ice and the terrain condition at the forced landing site. |
| May 12, 1999 | LUCERNE VALLEY, CA | N66487 | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and improper fuel consumption calculations. |
| May 10, 1999 | NECEDAH, WI | N59DW | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the gusting tailwind. |
| May 08, 1999 | CHANDLER, AZ | N48845 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat and throttle control (rapid movement), which induced an overly rich condition and a loss of power. |
| May 08, 1999 | LANCASTER, TX | N101PD | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| May 02, 1999 | CHATTANOOGA, TN | N704RB | Minor | substantial | The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the flare/touchdown. |