Cessna Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.

28016

All Events

16766

Incidents

4073

Minor

2284

Serious

4716

Fatal (9541 fatalities)

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.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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