Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 06, 2021 | Metaline Falls, WA | N5459C | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude during the initial climb to clear trees due to an encounter with windshear. |
| Aug 03, 2021 | Iron Mountain, MI | N6778A | Minor | substantial |
The mechanics’ failure to follow procedures for high-thrust operations at the nontowered airport, which resulted in jet blast damage to an airplane ta…The mechanics’ failure to follow procedures for high-thrust operations at the nontowered airport, which resulted in jet blast damage to an airplane taxiing nearby. |
| Aug 03, 2021 | Tucson, AZ | N53350 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a safe taxi distance from a large turbine-powered airplane, resulting in an encounter of the turbine-powered airplane'…The pilot's failure to maintain a safe taxi distance from a large turbine-powered airplane, resulting in an encounter of the turbine-powered airplane's jet blast while taxiing. |
| Aug 03, 2021 | Pozo Perdido, OF | CC-CKT | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 02, 2021 | Igiugig, AK | N9608G | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s improper decision to continue a takeoff attempt when it became evident that the airplane would not become airborne before reaching the dep…The pilot’s improper decision to continue a takeoff attempt when it became evident that the airplane would not become airborne before reaching the departure end shoreline. |
| Aug 02, 2021 | Somerville, NJ | N52MM | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear up landing and substantial damage to the fuselage. |
| Aug 02, 2021 | Waxhaw, NC | N3090U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to stop the airplane on the runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the lack of…The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to stop the airplane on the runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the lack of airplane takeoff performance due to the pilot’s failure to assure that the carburetor heat control was in the off position and the elevated density altitude. |
| Aug 01, 2021 | Nottinghamshire, UK | G-BDNR | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Jul 31, 2021 | Tannheim, GE | D-EEHR | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 31, 2021 | Martinsburg, WV | N805CP | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s loss of directional control after an aerodynamic stall at takeoff. |
| Jul 31, 2021 | Eugene, OR | N3186Y | Incident | substantial | Loss of directional control due to damage to the nosewheel strut that was sustained during a previous landing. |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Banning, CA | N8520G | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic s…The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Paranam, OF | PZ-TBG | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Patterson, LA | N148LP | Incident | substantial |
The mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle arm rendering it loose and inoperable after takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine p…The mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle arm rendering it loose and inoperable after takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Farmingdale, NY | N73334 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a fuel truck while taxiing |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Peyton, CO | N6162R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s fuel mismanagement that resulted in a complete loss of engine power during climb and subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landin…The pilot’s fuel mismanagement that resulted in a complete loss of engine power during climb and subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landing. |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Norderney, GE | D-FLEC | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Eagle River, AK | N65698 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
An inflight collision with terrain under unknown circumstances. Contributing to the delayed rescue response was the failure of the emergency locator t…An inflight collision with terrain under unknown circumstances. Contributing to the delayed rescue response was the failure of the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) to activate as designed, and the mechanic’s failure to ensure the correct ELT was installed and all applicable airworthiness directives complied with in accordance with federal regulations. |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Murfreesboro, TN | N72129 | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing. |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Sonana, OF | HK-2803 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Kernville, CA | N728KG | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing after an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Bloomsburg, PA | N76596 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Mt. Hood, OR | N8884 | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power while in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accide…The total loss of engine power while in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the presentation of an abandoned airport as available for use in the Federal Aviation Administration airports database. |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Rock Falls, IL | N7893F | Incident | substantial |
The right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-aro…The right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a forced landing. |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Rock Springs, WY | N419TT | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper pitch control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing |