Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 06, 2023 | Bismarck, ND | N425Z | Minor | substantial | A loss of braking due to inadequate servicing of brake fluid by the pilot/mechanic, which resulted in a loss of airplane control on the ground. |
| Jan 29, 2023 | Cleveland, TX | N621EW | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to attempt the night flight under visual flight rules when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed resulting in the airpla…The pilot’s decision to attempt the night flight under visual flight rules when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed resulting in the airplane striking trees while on final approach. Contributing to the accident were the unserviceable runway lights at the destination airport. |
| Dec 26, 2022 | Franklin, VA | N177D | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the initial climb following an aborted precautionary landing. Contributing to the outcome …The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the initial climb following an aborted precautionary landing. Contributing to the outcome were the inoperative runway lights, which reduced the likelihood that the pilot could successfully land the airplane on the runway at night. |
| Dec 21, 2022 | Auburn Hills, MI | N8768U | Minor | substantial |
The catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil lubrication, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane and engine manufacturer…The catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil lubrication, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane and engine manufacturers’ guidance for cold weather operation. |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Brooksville, FL | N5405V | Minor | substantial | A hard landing that fractured the nose landing gear assembly, resulting in a loss of directional control and a nose-over. |
| Nov 27, 2022 | Willow Spring, AZ | N2994X | Minor | substantial | The airplane’s loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 20, 2022 | Cypress, TX | N10612 | Minor | substantial | Failure of the engine exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Roberta, GA | N4349R | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach speed on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with logs. |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Toughkenamon, PA | N80619 | Minor | substantial |
The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the a…The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Oct 03, 2022 | Boulder City, NV | N511W | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation resulting from the failure of an engine oil filter adapter fiber gasket. |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Winterville, NC | N2509N | Minor | substantial |
The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in …The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in an inability to recover the airplane from an aerodynamic stall. |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Ventura, CA | N7917G | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 4 exhaust valve. |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Fort Collins, CO | N9049H | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain while intentionally maneuvering the airplane at low altitudes, which resulted in substan…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain while intentionally maneuvering the airplane at low altitudes, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. |
| Sep 09, 2022 | BARRANCOMINAS, OF | HK2573 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 05, 2022 | Scappoose, OR | N77257 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxing in gusty wind conditions. |
| Sep 04, 2022 | McCarty, AK | N91224 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to initiate a go around maneuver when the airplane past the intended touch down point. |
| Sep 01, 2022 | Weston, OR | N4620K | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and runway excursion. |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Ione, CA | N49430 | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in impact with a fence and a tree. Contributing to the accident was the …The flight instructor’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in impact with a fence and a tree. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s decision to land at the unfamiliar airstrip without determining whether it was within the airplane’s performance capabilities. |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Vacaville, CA | N22507 | Minor | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve. |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Sutton-Alpine, AK | N6577A | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Fairbanks, AK | N736KP | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. |
| Aug 07, 2022 | Ellenville, NY | N50439 | Minor | substantial |
Both pilots’ decision to perform the takeoff near maximum gross weight with 10° of flaps, contrary to the owner’s manual procedure, which resulted in …Both pilots’ decision to perform the takeoff near maximum gross weight with 10° of flaps, contrary to the owner’s manual procedure, which resulted in the airplane’s degraded climb performance approaching high terrain. |
| Aug 04, 2022 | Holly Ridge, NC | N8865T | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance of powerlines on final approach. |
| Aug 04, 2022 | Midland, TX | N4691K | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with gusting wind. |
| Jul 24, 2022 | Oshkosh, WI | N3946K | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty crosswind. |