Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2017 | Empire, NV | N140X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an off-airport precautionary landing on a dirt road with an uphill gradient. |
| Aug 29, 2017 | San Jose, CA | N503UP | Incident | minor |
The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the right main landing gear (MLG) aft trunnion pivot pin, which resulted in the pin separating from the trunn…The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the right main landing gear (MLG) aft trunnion pivot pin, which resulted in the pin separating from the trunnion, the trunnion puncturing the right wing, and the right MLG collapsing. |
| Aug 27, 2017 | Recanati, IT | D-EPJR | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 2017 | Gulf Shores, AL | N97116 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 22, 2017 | North Platte, NE | N2465G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Aug 22, 2017 | Byron, CA | N8053G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Guntersville, AL | N73929 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Balchik, BU | LZ-SPD | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Rochelle, IL | N2486D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a tailwind. |
| Aug 20, 2017 | Booneville, MO | N182DW | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Aug 20, 2017 | Newport, NH | N1585C | Incident | substantial | A leak in the right brake slave cylinder, which led to no fluid in the reservoir and subsequent asymmetric braking. |
| Aug 19, 2017 | Clearwater, FL | N9155C | Incident | substantial |
The improper maintenance of the landing gear system and subsequent failure of the hydraulic landing gear down return line, which resulted in a loss of…The improper maintenance of the landing gear system and subsequent failure of the hydraulic landing gear down return line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and the pilot’s inability to extend and lock the main landing gear. |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Aniak, AK | N92DC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect a crack in the propeller blade, which led to the separation of a section of a prop…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect a crack in the propeller blade, which led to the separation of a section of a propeller blade due to fatigue. |
| Aug 14, 2017 | Juneau, AK | N745KP | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Aug 13, 2017 | Nashville, TN | N305EF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional co…The pilot’s improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Aug 12, 2017 | Sparta, MI | N52450 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 11, 2017 | Axtell, KS | N4189V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to close a passenger door during a critical phase of flight. |
| Aug 10, 2017 | Newman, GA | N2100C | Incident | substantial |
The improper rigging of the tailwheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to accident was the pilot…The improper rigging of the tailwheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane despite knowing it required excessive right rudder inputs for it to move straight ahead. |
| Aug 05, 2017 | Drexel, MO | N8226U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stal…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Aug 04, 2017 | Mulino, OR | N9829B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Aug 04, 2017 | Marshall, MO | N3047J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inability to accurately monitor the airplane's airspeed after takeoff due to an inoperative airspeed indicator, which resulted in the pilo…The pilot's inability to accurately monitor the airplane's airspeed after takeoff due to an inoperative airspeed indicator, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and the subsequent aerodynamic stall/mush and degraded climb performance. |
| Aug 04, 2017 | Willow, AK | N5236D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare while landing on water with glassy water conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. |
| Aug 02, 2017 | Puntilla, AK | N9455C | Incident | destroyed |
The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of at…The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. |
| Aug 02, 2017 | Kearney, NE | N91966 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Aug 01, 2017 | Llano, CA | N6109R | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the turbocharger that resulted in complete depletion of the engine oil and catastrophic internal failure of the engine. Contributing to t…A failure of the turbocharger that resulted in complete depletion of the engine oil and catastrophic internal failure of the engine. Contributing to the accident was improper and/or incomplete maintenance and inspection of the turbocharger. |