Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1998 | HILLSBORO, OR | N78SC | Minor | substantial | The disengagement of the pilot seat forward and aft movement locking pin, followed by the pilot's seat sliding to the rear of the seat track. |
| Aug 07, 1998 | WEST MILFORD, NJ | N116FR | Minor | substantial | The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Aug 07, 1998 | BELEN, NM | N60564 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight in that he failed to drain the water from the fuel sumps. Factors were water contamination in the fuel tank and a sand…The pilot's improper preflight in that he failed to drain the water from the fuel sumps. Factors were water contamination in the fuel tank and a sand bar. |
| Aug 06, 1998 | OCEAN ISLE BCH, NC | N4103F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in excessive airspeed and altitude for a full stop landing. |
| Aug 05, 1998 | TRENTON, NE | N514HP | Minor | substantial |
the pilot misjudged the forced landing approach and stalled the airplane while attempting to lengthen his glide on final approach and inadequate prefl…the pilot misjudged the forced landing approach and stalled the airplane while attempting to lengthen his glide on final approach and inadequate preflight planning that led to the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 03, 1998 | WILLITS, CA | N5705B | Minor | substantial | The pilot's selection of an inadequate landing area and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. |
| Aug 03, 1998 | WATKINS, CO | N5099E | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of control during taxi due to excessive taxi speed. |
| Aug 02, 1998 | TUSKEGEE, AL | N7884U | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed, and his failure to abort the takeoff. |
| Aug 01, 1998 | EAST CANTON, OH | N6716E | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane. |
| Jul 29, 1998 | BURNS, OR | N756YC | Minor | substantial | Fatigue failure of the crankshaft. |
| Jul 29, 1998 | CORONA, CA | N177JH | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to a partially closed fuel shutoff valve as a result of improper maintenance installation. |
| Jul 25, 1998 | RAWLINS, WY | CFSKC | Minor | destroyed |
The captain's use of improper airplane performance data, resulting in inadequate takeoff capability. Factors were his decision to abort the takeoff a…The captain's use of improper airplane performance data, resulting in inadequate takeoff capability. Factors were his decision to abort the takeoff above V1, the separation of the drag chute, a wet runway, a tailwind, and collision with objects that included two fences and a power pole. |
| Jul 25, 1998 | ASHLAND, OR | N2125C | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 24, 1998 | NEW LENOX, IL | N4813D | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 23, 1998 | YAKUTAT, AK | N121W | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and a premature lift-off. A factor associated with the accident is a sudden windshift. |
| Jul 23, 1998 | FALLS CITY, NE | N76601 | Minor | substantial | the main landing gear leg fracturing and separating from the portion mounted to the fuselage for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 23, 1998 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N206F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff prior to reaching the end of the lake. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft. |
| Jul 19, 1998 | COLORADO SPRNGS, CO | N5833M | Minor | destroyed | The separation of a portion of the right engine exhaust stack, and the ensuing fuel fire in the right engine nacelle. |
| Jul 18, 1998 | DOVER, DE | N5907R | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. |
| Jul 17, 1998 | KING SALMON, AK | N1763U | Minor | substantial |
The disconnection of the mixture control cable from the mixture control arm. Factors associated with this accident were the inadequate 100 hour inspec…The disconnection of the mixture control cable from the mixture control arm. Factors associated with this accident were the inadequate 100 hour inspections performed by company mechanics. |
| Jul 17, 1998 | NICEVILLE, FL | N704YG | Minor | substantial | Proper touchdown point not attained. Factors were a tailwind and wet grass. |
| Jul 12, 1998 | APPLE VALLEY, CA | N1706Q | Minor | substantial |
The improper installation of unvented fuel caps that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain …The improper installation of unvented fuel caps that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Jul 03, 1998 | BIG CREEK, ID | N92519 | Minor | substantial | Directional control was not maintained. A wet runway surface was a factor. |
| Jul 03, 1998 | WATKINS, CO | N7780U | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in an encounter with a microburst. Contributing was the airplane's climb capability e…The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in an encounter with a microburst. Contributing was the airplane's climb capability exceeded by the microburst, and rising terrain. |
| Jun 29, 1998 | FLUSHING, MI | N20043 | Minor | substantial |
was a delayed go-around maneuver by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot misjudging his final approach altitude and glide …was a delayed go-around maneuver by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot misjudging his final approach altitude and glide path, having inadequate altitude to clear the trees at the end of the runway, and inadequate training on how to fly a final approach and make a landing on the first quarter of the runway. |