Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2017 | Chino, CA | N520KS | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird while on downwind. |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Danbury, CT | N9624B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions. |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Albuquerque, NM | N180SA | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Sep 20, 2017 | Sacramento, CA | N7330E | Incident | substantial |
Partial retraction of the main landing gear during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and func…Partial retraction of the main landing gear during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and functional testing of the gear revealed no anomalies. |
| Sep 20, 2017 | St George, UT | N22650 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. |
| Sep 20, 2017 | Siler City, NC | N6250T | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to take off with known electrical issues, which distracted him and led to a loss of directional control during the takeo…The pilot's improper decision to take off with known electrical issues, which distracted him and led to a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Sep 17, 2017 | Talkeetna, AK | N123LR | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions. |
| Sep 17, 2017 | London, OH | N35170 | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 16, 2017 | Gallatin, TN | N5146R | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Sep 16, 2017 | Sedona, AZ | N786WW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing. |
| Sep 16, 2017 | Lynchburg, VA | N5396D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in an aborted go-around, an aerodynamic stall, and a hard landing. |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Watsonville, CA | N5391A | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose gear separation. |
| Sep 13, 2017 | Hallsville, MO | N5906F | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the engine mixture control cable. |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Worland, WY | N1835R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to operate an airplane with unreliable fuel gauges and the worn fuel cap seal that allowed fuel to siphon from the left wing fuel…The pilot's decision to operate an airplane with unreliable fuel gauges and the worn fuel cap seal that allowed fuel to siphon from the left wing fuel tank, which ultimately resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Kinsley, KS | N9595X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to continue an unstabilized approach for landing in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun and a nose-over. |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Silver Springs, NV | N946CA | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during a simulated engine failure, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Harrisonville, MO | N34413 | Incident | substantial | A collision with a deer on the runway during the takeoff roll. |
| Sep 09, 2017 | Broomfield, CO | N89732 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Sep 09, 2017 | McKinney, TX | N5870M | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the bell crank pivot bolt which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse. Contributing to the accident was the lack of landing …The failure of the bell crank pivot bolt which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse. Contributing to the accident was the lack of landing gear inspections in accordance with the airplane manufacturer's maintenance manuals. |
| Sep 05, 2017 | Ambler, AK | N8249V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath to an off-airport landing site. |
| Sep 05, 2017 | Chicken, AK | N734GW | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taking off from a road. |
| Sep 04, 2017 | Kodiak, AK | N16GP | Incident | substantial |
***This probable cause was modified on November 27, 2018. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original probable cause.*** The pilo…***This probable cause was modified on November 27, 2018. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original probable cause.*** The pilot's improper decision to takeoff in an area of rough water and ocean swells, which resulted in a failure of the right float struts. |
| Sep 04, 2017 | Lockwood, MO | N6849M | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around, which resulted in a runway overrun on a wet, grass runway. |
| Sep 01, 2017 | Broomfield, CO | N8957Z | Incident | substantial |
A collapse of the right main landing gear due to a bent pushrod, which precluded the gear from fully extending. The reason for the bent pushrod could …A collapse of the right main landing gear due to a bent pushrod, which precluded the gear from fully extending. The reason for the bent pushrod could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Wasilla, AK | N2996S | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, the subsequent total loss of engine power, and a forced off…The student pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, the subsequent total loss of engine power, and a forced off-airport landing. |