Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2021 | Chevak, AK | N407GV | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the back-taxi for departure in strong crosswind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion. Contri…The pilot’s loss of directional control during the back-taxi for departure in strong crosswind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the snow-and-ice-covered runway. |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Franklin, NC | N80056 | Incident | substantial | The reason for this accident could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Mar 09, 2021 | Poplar Bluff, MO | N9515A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to make a precautionary landing in a field that contained soft terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. Contributing …The pilot’s decision to make a precautionary landing in a field that contained soft terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly without a printed VFR sectional chart to identify the location of the destination airport. |
| Mar 07, 2021 | Camarillo, CA | N190RC | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent n…The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over. |
| Mar 07, 2021 | Pueblo, CO | N185RF | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Mar 05, 2021 | Skwentna, AK | N1848R | Incident | substantial |
Installation of improper hardware on the ski check cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the ski yokes, which resulted …Installation of improper hardware on the ski check cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the ski yokes, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the right main landing gear ski yoke and collapse of the right main landing gear during the precautionary landing. |
| Mar 05, 2021 | Sierpe river, OSA, Puntarenas, CS | TI-ABE | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 04, 2021 | Yariguíes, OF | HK1010G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 04, 2021 | Sisters, OR | N4456L | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel. |
| Mar 03, 2021 | Odesa, OF | YR-CMO | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Mar 03, 2021 | Lodi, CA | N60290 | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue crack in the No. 3 cylinder connecting rod shaft resulting from either preignition …A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue crack in the No. 3 cylinder connecting rod shaft resulting from either preignition or detonation, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain. |
| Mar 02, 2021 | Johnstown, NY | N4629K | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the landing gear system hydraulic pump assembly for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing was th…A failure of the landing gear system hydraulic pump assembly for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to confirm that the landing gear was down and locked before landing. |
| Mar 02, 2021 | Grand Haven, MI | N6637X | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Mar 01, 2021 | McGrath, AK | N1748R | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing surface. |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Marana, AZ | N6135T | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Gainesville, GA | N3652C | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart into low instrument meteoro…The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart into low instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Boynton Beach, FL | N5631E | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Winchester, VA | N7832X | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Amboise, OF | F-GAAC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Millville, IA | N3209U | Minor | substantial | The inadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. |
| Feb 22, 2021 | St. Marys, PA | N84HA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to continue the approach to a snow-covered runway in low-visibility conditions with limited ability to visually differentiate the…The pilot’s decision to continue the approach to a snow-covered runway in low-visibility conditions with limited ability to visually differentiate the left runway edge from the snow berm that ran along that side of the runway. |
| Feb 21, 2021 | Bloemfontein, OF | ZS-SUI | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 2021 | Bartow, FL | N210GE | Incident | substantial |
A leaking left main landing gear down lock actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a subsequent landing gear collapse during landing…A leaking left main landing gear down lock actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a subsequent landing gear collapse during landing. |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Indian Head, MD | N8428J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the …The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the flight instructor’s mismanagement of the precautionary landing approach. |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Prairie du Sac, WI | N3477E | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the collision with a snowbank. Contributing to the accident was the …The student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the collision with a snowbank. Contributing to the accident was the compacted snow conditions on the runway surface. |