Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2019 | Jay, FL | N84287 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to fly over a river at a very low altitude, which resulted in a collision with power lines. |
| Aug 09, 2019 | Cordell, OK | N8374J | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing. |
| Jul 30, 2019 | Roundup, MT | C-GEYP | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot ‘s failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the trees while maneuvering to land. |
| Jul 29, 2019 | Vernal, UT | N30321 | Serious (2) | substantial | The flight instructor's abrupt maneuver at an altitude too low for recovery, which resulted in impact with the runway. |
| Jul 20, 2019 | Kilgore, TX | N7013M | Serious (1) | substantial |
The noncertificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack when the airplane became airborne during a high-speed taxi test, res…The noncertificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack when the airplane became airborne during a high-speed taxi test, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Hurricane, UT | N6330N | Serious (1) | substantial |
Maintenance personnel's improper installation of a throttle cable to the throttle body arm, which resulted in a throttle detachment during takeoff and…Maintenance personnel's improper installation of a throttle cable to the throttle body arm, which resulted in a throttle detachment during takeoff and subsequent loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the throttle installation by the certified mechanic. |
| Jul 14, 2019 | Knox, IN | N2863J | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. |
| Jul 08, 2019 | Newport, OR | N9919V | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper verification of the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss …The pilot's improper verification of the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Janesville, WI | N318RW | Serious (1) | minor | The passenger’s decision to unbuckle her restraints during an in-flight turbulence event, resulting in serious injury. |
| Jun 15, 2019 | Upland, CA | N777RK | Serious (3) | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to detonation within the No. 2 cylinder as a result of a lean fuel flow setting. |
| May 26, 2019 | Garberville, CA | N8746S | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| May 14, 2019 | Las Animas, CO | N5213Z | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's decision to land on soft, muddy terrain, which resulted in a nose over. |
| May 11, 2019 | Dexter, MI | N21794 | Serious (2) | substantial | The airplane's failure to maintain a climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Apr 15, 2019 | Nome, AK | N5163E | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into an area of mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological conditions, which resu…The pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into an area of mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of instrument proficiency. |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Fulton, NY | N3795J | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to leave the carburetor heat on fully after his initial app…A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to leave the carburetor heat on fully after his initial application of carburetor heat. |
| Mar 23, 2019 | Loveland, CO | N7879N | Serious (1) | substantial |
An inflight loss of control on landing approach due to encountering a down-draft, and the pilot's failure to take timely action to abandon the approac…An inflight loss of control on landing approach due to encountering a down-draft, and the pilot's failure to take timely action to abandon the approach and perform a go-around. |
| Jan 02, 2019 | Townsend, MT | N4934A | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low level, which resulted in a wire strike and subsequent impact with …The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low level, which resulted in a wire strike and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Dec 08, 2018 | Myerstown, PA | N731LT | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Machadodorp, SF | ZS-DIV | Serious (5) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Cottonwood, CA | N6414X | Serious (1) | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during a reduced-power approach des…A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during a reduced-power approach descent. |
| Oct 16, 2018 | Opelika, AL | N9398G | Serious (1) | substantial |
The improper torque application and ongoing inspection of an oil filter adaptor by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of lubrication and …The improper torque application and ongoing inspection of an oil filter adaptor by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of lubrication and a catastrophic engine failure. |
| Sep 15, 2018 | Bullhead City, AZ | N573BV | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s diverted attention during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a collision with rising terrain. |
| Sep 15, 2018 | St. Johns, AZ | N734FT | Serious (3) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning before takeoff in the high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maint…The pilot's inadequate preflight planning before takeoff in the high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maintain sufficient airspeed to continue to climb. |
| Sep 09, 2018 | Willow, AK | N8070Z | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain control during a night landing pattern crosswind turn due to spatial disorientation and the flig…The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain control during a night landing pattern crosswind turn due to spatial disorientation and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in impact with terrain. |
| Sep 04, 2018 | RICHLAND, MO | N8028F | Serious (1) | substantial | A loss of directional control during a touch-and-go landing in gusting crosswind conditions. |