Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2020 | San Diego, CA | N5098E | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 3 exhaust valve rocker arm stud. |
| Dec 11, 2020 | Dexter, ME | N19801 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in an encounter with snow and subsequent nose over. |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Glencoe, MN | N1956V | Serious | — | A bystander’s inadvertent contact with the propeller while the engine was running. |
| Dec 08, 2020 | Dillon, MT | N46017 | Serious (1) | substantial | The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle attack during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Dec 04, 2020 | Palm Springs, CA | N737NB | Serious (1) | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical ang…The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Dec 02, 2020 | Lufkin, TX | N48DK | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to land on a runway that did not provide enough length to stop the airplane given the wet surface conditions, resulting in a runw…The pilot’s decision to land on a runway that did not provide enough length to stop the airplane given the wet surface conditions, resulting in a runway excursion. |
| Nov 27, 2020 | Sanford, NC | N53587 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. |
| Nov 26, 2020 | Hollister, MO | N182PP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed control during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which led to a bounced …The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed control during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which led to a bounced landing, collapsing the nose landing gear, and resulting in substantial damage. |
| Nov 24, 2020 | Manville, NJ | N23NJ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on approach to the runway, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulte…The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on approach to the runway, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree on final approach. |
| Nov 21, 2020 | Twentynine Palms, CA | N878AH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to takeoff with a known mechanical engine anomaly, and the failure of the No. 2-cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total…The pilot’s decision to takeoff with a known mechanical engine anomaly, and the failure of the No. 2-cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the initial climb and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Nov 20, 2020 | Lawrence, KS | N99HV | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Nov 19, 2020 | El Paso, TX | N5XY | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of control on takeoff during a touch and go landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Nov 19, 2020 | Cynthiana, KY | N6203F | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper glide path during a visual approach that was conducted at night, resulting in a collision with trees and terrai…The pilot’s failure to maintain proper glide path during a visual approach that was conducted at night, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain. |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Katale, UG | N7834M | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Manville, NJ | N734JF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover. |
| Nov 17, 2020 | Johnson City, KS | N2376N | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper decision to fly the airplane at too low an altitude resulting in the airplane impacting terrain. |
| Nov 16, 2020 | Colton, OR | N18666 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain positive control of the airplane in mountainous terrain during dark night conditions as a result of spatial disorienta…The pilot’s failure to maintain positive control of the airplane in mountainous terrain during dark night conditions as a result of spatial disorientation which led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Nov 15, 2020 | Esperanza, DR | HI-923 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 14, 2020 | San Bernardino, CA | N757PY | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection. |
| Nov 14, 2020 | Howe, ID | N8278B | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain after an encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with terrain. |
| Nov 14, 2020 | Ellenville, NY | N5179G | Incident | substantial | The failure of the right brake master cylinder lock seal spring washer. |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Los Angeles, CA | N939CP | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the throttle control hardware during recent maintenance, which resulted in its disconnection and a …Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the throttle control hardware during recent maintenance, which resulted in its disconnection and a subsequent loss of engine power on approach for landing. |
| Nov 12, 2020 | Rockwall, TX | N7306H | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach and his delayed go-around decision, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines…The pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach and his delayed go-around decision, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate wind direction reporting as a result of a misaligned crossarm on the weather reporting station. |
| Nov 11, 2020 | Langley, WA | N34633 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control while attempting to conduc…The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control while attempting to conduct an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing. |
| Nov 09, 2020 | Arch Cape, OR | N1444V | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s descent into the ocean for reasons that could not be determined. |