Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 08, 2002 | Denton, TX | N7550X | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the runway localizer antenna. |
| Jul 06, 2002 | Otis, OR | N738QT | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with power lines while conducting low altitude flight resulting in a loss of control and subsequent…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with power lines while conducting low altitude flight resulting in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's low altitude flight and the power lines. |
| Jul 04, 2002 | Tensed, ID | N27069 | Fatal (2) | substantial | Aircraft control was not maintained during an emergency landing. A loss of power for undetermined reasons was a factor. |
| Jul 04, 2002 | San Dimas, CA | N8145M | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of power in one engine during takeoff. The reason for the loss of power in t…the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of power in one engine during takeoff. The reason for the loss of power in the left engine could not be determined. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's failure to retract the landing gear and to feather the inoperative engine propeller. |
| Jun 17, 2002 | Foster City, MI | N5034D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The incapacitation of the pilot. A contributing factor was the pilot and medical examiner providing false information on the pilot's medical applicat…The incapacitation of the pilot. A contributing factor was the pilot and medical examiner providing false information on the pilot's medical applications. |
| Jun 06, 2002 | Palmetto, FL | N260WB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall while maneuvering after a banner release. |
| Jun 04, 2002 | Lutz, FL | N942SP | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The suicidal act by the pilot resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then the ground. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's d…The suicidal act by the pilot resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then the ground. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's depression. Findings in the investigation were the pilot's overdose of zolpidem and citalopram before the accident flight departed, and his intentional operation of the airplane while impaired by alcohol. |
| May 30, 2002 | Pleasant Mount, PA | N1577B | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting i…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in overstress of the aircraft. A factor was the thunderstorm activity. |
| May 28, 2002 | Pleasanton, CA | N52404 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate prefl…The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the low ceilings, and the dark night conditions. |
| May 23, 2002 | Ball Ground, GA | N1479Y | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. |
| May 23, 2002 | Grand Cayman, USA | N5816F | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 17, 2002 | Casper, WY | N1211D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor contributing to this…the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor contributing to this accident was the fog. |
| May 13, 2002 | GROVELAND, CA | N761LX | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
a catastrophic engine failure due to the fatigue fracture and failure of the crankshaft. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable nat…a catastrophic engine failure due to the fatigue fracture and failure of the crankshaft. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable nature of the mountainous terrain for a successful forced landing. The precipitating cause of the fatigue fracture could not be determined. |
| May 07, 2002 | MAMAYAC, EC | HC-CBV | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 03, 2002 | Sheboygan, WI | N293MA | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 24, 2002 | CATACAMAS, HO | N7344N | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 23, 2002 | Marthasville, MO | N5388R | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The inadequate supervision and the stall encountered by the certified flight instructor. |
| Apr 17, 2002 | Pico, Duarte, DR | HI-375 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 12, 2002 | Amarillo, TX | N983HH | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power plant while maneuvering, and his intentional flight into adverse weather conditions. Contrib…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power plant while maneuvering, and his intentional flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were low clouds, fog, the power plant, and low altitude flight. |
| Apr 05, 2002 | SANTA ANA, BL | CP-1776 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 24, 2002 | Englewood, CO | N341DM | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
the pilot not following procedures/directives (flying a landing approach with the left fuel selector in the auxiliary position). Contributing factors…the pilot not following procedures/directives (flying a landing approach with the left fuel selector in the auxiliary position). Contributing factors were the loss of the left engine power due to fuel starvation, the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the subsequent inadvertent stall into terrain. |
| Mar 22, 2002 | Tegucigalpa, HO | HR-AHU | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 16, 2002 | Ocean City, MD | N96811 | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in his subsequent loss of control of the airplane. A factor was the dark night, over water visual …The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in his subsequent loss of control of the airplane. A factor was the dark night, over water visual conditions. |
| Mar 15, 2002 | Alma, WI | N228PA | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot not removing the ice contamination from the airplane prior to departure and the pilot intentionally flying into known severe icing condition…The pilot not removing the ice contamination from the airplane prior to departure and the pilot intentionally flying into known severe icing conditions, resulting in the aircraft not being able to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors to the accident included the icing conditions and the trees encountered during the forced landing. |
| Mar 09, 2002 | Teterboro, NJ | N2BS | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
Improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in the air filter element being sucked into and blocking the turbocharger inlet, a…Improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in the air filter element being sucked into and blocking the turbocharger inlet, and a subsequent power loss. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the tail wind. |