Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2021 | Essex, UK | N63EN | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 27, 2021 | Prescott, AZ | N155CT | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s delayed deployment of the landing gear, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear. |
| May 23, 2021 | Abzac, France, FR | F-GCNK | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 23, 2021 | Mesquite, NV | N9557A | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nosed over. |
| May 22, 2021 | McAllen, TX | N999MA | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway sign. |
| May 21, 2021 | Phoenix, AZ | XBBLB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after an encounter with a windshear during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| May 19, 2021 | Island of Utila, HO | HR-AVD | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 19, 2021 | Bloomsburg, PA | N7568N | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s unstable approach and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion…The pilot’s unstable approach and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion. |
| May 18, 2021 | Minden, NV | N8488M | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on approach in microburst or windshear conditions, which resulted in impact with a runway sign. |
| May 18, 2021 | Guatemela, GT | TG-AER | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 17, 2021 | St. Louis, MI | N2430X | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to ensure clearance from the radio tower and its guy wires. Contributing to the accident was t…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to ensure clearance from the radio tower and its guy wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s unnecessary use of his mobile device during the flight, which diminished his attention/monitoring of the airplane’s flight path. |
| May 16, 2021 | Finca El Estanco – Municipio de Tenjo, Cundinamrca, CO | HK4418G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 15, 2021 | Brewton, AL | N3396J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground. |
| May 15, 2021 | Lake Arrowhead, CA | N7350E | Serious (2) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the fuel flow manifold valve. |
| May 15, 2021 | Pocone, OF | PT-JJH | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 14, 2021 | Daytona Beach, FL | N62568 | Minor | substantial |
Both pilots’ failure to maintain control during the landing flare and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during an attempted go-aroun…Both pilots’ failure to maintain control during the landing flare and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around, in gusting quartering headwind conditions, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. |
| May 13, 2021 | Ribeirão Preto, BR | PT-IIM | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 13, 2021 | Gulf Shores, AL | N5170K | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around. |
| May 13, 2021 | Tulsa, OK | N8051B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inability to extend the main landing gear due to incomplete maintenance, which resulted in a partial wheels-up landing and the mechanic’s …The pilot’s inability to extend the main landing gear due to incomplete maintenance, which resulted in a partial wheels-up landing and the mechanic’s failure to follow proper maintenance procedures that led to the loss of main landing gear system hydraulic pressure and the subsequent failure of the main landing gear to fully extend. |
| May 12, 2021 | Johnson City, TN | N6344E | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s excessive airspeed during the landing approach and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane striking obstacles …The student pilot’s excessive airspeed during the landing approach and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane striking obstacles during an aborted landing. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind. |
| May 11, 2021 | Neuquén, AR | LV-GUK | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| May 11, 2021 | Chandler, AZ | N47AF | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to locate the airport which resulted in an approach to a road and subsequent collision with powerlines during a go-around in low l…The pilot’s failure to locate the airport which resulted in an approach to a road and subsequent collision with powerlines during a go-around in low light conditions. |
| May 09, 2021 | Kempten, GE | D-EJWO | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 08, 2021 | Miami, FL | N9795B | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined. |
| May 08, 2021 | Tucson, AZ | N54140 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper pitch control and landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounce and subsequent porpoised landing. |