Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 06, 2017 | San Marcos, TX | N2477F | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 05, 2017 | Detroit Lakes, MN | N1215M | Incident | substantial |
The malfunction of the right main landing gear actuator for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanic…The malfunction of the right main landing gear actuator for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the improper decision to disengage the landing gear system circuit breaker before the flight, which was contrary to the manufacturer-recommended procedures. |
| Apr 03, 2017 | Twisp, WA | N7547G | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain crosswind correction during landing, which resulted in the airplane cartwheeling. |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Mooresville, NC | N2383C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane's flaps for takeoff, which resulted in a longer ground roll and subsequent runway excursion. |
| Mar 28, 2017 | St. Petersburg, FL | N7838B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot receiving instruction’s overcorrection with rudder during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion. Contributi…The pilot receiving instruction’s overcorrection with rudder during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. |
| Mar 24, 2017 | Baltimore, MD | N13499 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from other airplanes in the run-up area. |
| Mar 24, 2017 | Salt Lake City, UT | N551BC | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a goose during approach. |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Timberlake, NC | N3947R | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare with a tailwind, which resulted in a propeller strike. |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Greeley, CO | N6402V | Incident | minor | Failure of the left main landing gear actuator assembly, which resulted in an inability to extend the left main landing gear. |
| Mar 19, 2017 | Columbia, IL | N1915N | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Mar 18, 2017 | Colorado Springs, CO | N747AB | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to complete the landing checklist and to extend the landing gear before touchdown. |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Skiatook, OK | N6330B | Incident | substantial |
The loss of directional control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no me…The loss of directional control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Mar 12, 2017 | Hillsboro, OR | N5440H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in quartering tailwind conditions. |
| Mar 03, 2017 | Alpine, TX | N2892Y | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions at night and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the airplane bouncing and i…The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions at night and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the airplane bouncing and impacting a fence. |
| Mar 02, 2017 | Greenville, ME | N7450X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Mar 02, 2017 | Ft Lauderdale, FL | N340DW | Incident | substantial | Failure of the left main landing gear downlock link, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during the landing roll. |
| Mar 02, 2017 | Tulsa, OK | N6138Q | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s loss of directional control. |
| Mar 01, 2017 | St Petersburg, FL | N22904 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s overcompensation of right rudder pedal application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and im…The student pilot’s overcompensation of right rudder pedal application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with runway signage and a fence. |
| Feb 26, 2017 | Hong Kong, CH | B-HHN | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 26, 2017 | Madill, OK | N6132Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a hangar while taxiing at night. |
| Feb 25, 2017 | Waukesha, WI | N255BC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to fly in in conditions conducive to structural icing and her subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the instrume…The pilot’s decision to fly in in conditions conducive to structural icing and her subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the instrument approach. |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Linden, NJ | N685V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid birds during short final approach, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Orange, MA | N77116 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Feb 19, 2017 | Fairbanks, AK | N185AE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath to the runway and to use the vertical guidance system. |
| Feb 19, 2017 | Three Rivers, MI | N11344 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a nose-over. |