Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2017 | Trenton, NJ | N2138W | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Nov 08, 2017 | Harvard, IL | N2766D | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the universal joint in the pilot-side flight control yoke due to the fatigue fracture of a rivet within the universal joint. Contributi…The failure of the universal joint in the pilot-side flight control yoke due to the fatigue fracture of a rivet within the universal joint. Contributing to the universal joint failure was the universal joint design, which was prone to galling wear and seizure. |
| Nov 08, 2017 | Macon, GA | N76238 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's incorrect pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Nov 07, 2017 | Bonners Ferry, ID | N55234 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. |
| Nov 02, 2017 | Redding, CA | N2103T | Incident | substantial |
The fatigue separation of the crankshaft due to a fatigue fracture, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent off-airport landin…The fatigue separation of the crankshaft due to a fatigue fracture, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent off-airport landing and impact with a fence. |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Namur, BE | OO-TMC | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Oct 29, 2017 | Bremen, GE | RA-67560 | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Oct 28, 2017 | Mount Vernon, WA | N6582P | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism due to an out-of-tolerance down-lock hook, which resulted in the collapse of the …The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism due to an out-of-tolerance down-lock hook, which resulted in the collapse of the right MLG during the landing roll. |
| Oct 28, 2017 | Skwentna, AK | N2661Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to land on an unimproved snow-covered airstrip, which resulted in the airplane coming to rest inverted. |
| Oct 24, 2017 | Tacoma, WA | N19EC | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. |
| Oct 23, 2017 | Eagle, CO | N5129C | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 22, 2017 | Pottsville, PA | N22092 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the right rudder cable and subsequent loss of directional control during landing. |
| Oct 21, 2017 | New Bern, NC | N72552 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Old Bridge, NJ | N6384D | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Oct 15, 2017 | Auburn, WA | N5159U | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that…The failure of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Oct 08, 2017 | Black River Falls, WI | N9664Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Oct 08, 2017 | Medina, OH | N7313G | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise. |
| Oct 07, 2017 | Waterford, MI | N5EC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's unstabilized approach at night, which resulted in collision with trees. |
| Oct 02, 2017 | Tonopah, NV | N5311H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to enrich the mixture during the descent, as required by the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH), and his subsequent failure to follo…The pilot's failure to enrich the mixture during the descent, as required by the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH), and his subsequent failure to follow the POH emergency procedures, which resulted in an excessively lean fuel/air mixture and subsequent loss of rpm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain despite the availability of two nearby airports. |
| Sep 29, 2017 | San Jose, CA | N1652T | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 28, 2017 | Huntsville, AL | N552ES | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Winder, GA | N53393 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in undetected water in the fuel system and a total loss of engine power during the initial…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in undetected water in the fuel system and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb. |
| Sep 27, 2017 | San Diego, CA | N9346G | Incident | substantial |
The airplane’s inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological, dark night conditions and the pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach for la…The airplane’s inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological, dark night conditions and the pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach for landing. |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Piqua, OH | N70634 | Incident | substantial |
The accumulation of carburetor ice while operating at a reduced engine power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and a…The accumulation of carburetor ice while operating at a reduced engine power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain. |
| Sep 25, 2017 | Tamuning, USA | N5448K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight. |