Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 02, 1996 | AUBURN, CA | N8662J | Minor | substantial | failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. |
| Feb 24, 1996 | WEST JORDAN, UT | N76027 | Minor | destroyed | improper installation of the airplane's carburetor fuel lines by maintenance personnel. |
| Feb 23, 1996 | HAZARD, KY | N90AD | Minor | substantial |
failure of the engine crankshaft, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent damage to the airplane. A factor relating …failure of the engine crankshaft, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent damage to the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Feb 19, 1996 | VANCOUVER, WA | N3272J | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and his delay in aborting the takeoff after noting sluggish acceleration. Factors were: the carburetor ici…the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and his delay in aborting the takeoff after noting sluggish acceleration. Factors were: the carburetor icing conditions, the trees off the end of the runway, and the soft ground conditions in the forced landing area. |
| Feb 18, 1996 | JACKSON, MS | N166F | Minor | substantial |
loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced land…loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Feb 07, 1996 | MATTITUCK, NY | N757PS | Minor | substantial |
the student pilot's inadequate inflight decision and inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in a downwind landing and runway overrun. Th…the student pilot's inadequate inflight decision and inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in a downwind landing and runway overrun. The student pilot's failure to follow directives was a contributing factor. |
| Jan 28, 1996 | KNOXVILLE, TN | N50215 | Minor | substantial | Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall. |
| Jan 23, 1996 | GREENVILLE, SC | N65465 | Minor | substantial | the failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed while raising the flaps during the go-around. |
| Jan 18, 1996 | LAS VEGAS, NM | N761KK | Minor | substantial | failure of the throttle cable. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Jan 14, 1996 | CHESTERFIELD, MO | N24311 | Minor | destroyed |
the pilot misjudged the flare and performed an improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the inadequate ground instruction concerning re…the pilot misjudged the flare and performed an improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the inadequate ground instruction concerning recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jan 08, 1996 | LANTANA, FL | N800PB | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, while over water, which resulted in a forced landing/ditching at sea. |
| Jan 06, 1996 | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | N60647 | Minor | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, WHILE LANDING WITH A CROSSWIND, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. …FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, WHILE LANDING WITH A CROSSWIND, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GROUND SWERVE. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT FLYING EXPERIENCE. |
| Dec 26, 1995 | COMPTON, CA | N6110Q | Minor | destroyed | a push rod failed from fatigue as a result of longitudinal stress corrosion cracking. |
| Dec 17, 1995 | BRYCEVILLE, FL | N75938 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inaccurate evaluation of the weather conditions, the pilot…The pilot's improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inaccurate evaluation of the weather conditions, the pilot becoming lost/disoriented, and the lack of braking action on wet grass during the precautionary landing. |
| Dec 01, 1995 | EADS, CO | N735JN | Minor | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS AND SEPARATION OF THE CYLINDER FROM THE CRANKCASE. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED…FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS AND SEPARATION OF THE CYLINDER FROM THE CRANKCASE. FACTORS WERE THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING, AND REDUCED LIGHT CONDITIONS (DARK NIGHT). |
| Nov 29, 1995 | SANTA FE, NM | N8130V | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Nov 27, 1995 | KASILOF, AK | N4231F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent liftoff, and an inoperative elevator that became jammed due to frozen slush/snow. |
| Nov 25, 1995 | NORA SPRINGS, IA | N6094R | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in loss of airspeed and a stall/mush as he was maneuvering to avoid obstructions…the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in loss of airspeed and a stall/mush as he was maneuvering to avoid obstructions off the end of the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition, high obstructions, and the airplane's excessive gross weight. |
| Nov 25, 1995 | SONORA, CA | N3000J | Minor | substantial |
carburetor icing, due to the pilot's improper use of power plant controls and/or carburetor heat. A factor relating to the accident was: the weather …carburetor icing, due to the pilot's improper use of power plant controls and/or carburetor heat. A factor relating to the accident was: the weather condition, which was conducive to carburetor ice. |
| Nov 24, 1995 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N1147M | Minor | substantial |
failure of the pilot to feather the propeller on the inoperative engine in accordance with the emergency procedure. Factors relating to the accident w…failure of the pilot to feather the propeller on the inoperative engine in accordance with the emergency procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: loss of power in the left engine for undetermined reason(s), and rough/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area. |
| Nov 12, 1995 | DOUGLAS, WA | N3900J | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT FELL ASLEEP. |
| Nov 10, 1995 | SNELLVILLE, GA | N759XV | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT ON LANDING. THE SUNGLARE AND WET GRASS WERE FACTORS. |
| Nov 04, 1995 | REDWOOD CITY, CA | N316HG | Minor | substantial | the simultaneous total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 30, 1995 | MADERA, CA | N4110C | Minor | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight. Darkness w…Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight. Darkness was a related factor. |
| Oct 29, 1995 | REKLAW, TX | N3152A | Minor | substantial | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |