Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2020 | King Salmon, AK | N182KT | Incident | substantial |
The fatigue fracture failure of the left main landing gear U-bolt during landing, which resulted in the collapse and separation of the left main landi…The fatigue fracture failure of the left main landing gear U-bolt during landing, which resulted in the collapse and separation of the left main landing gear spring. |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Lafayette, IN | N6330V | Incident | substantial |
The separation failure of a landing gear system hydraulic line and its compression fitting during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial gear up l…The separation failure of a landing gear system hydraulic line and its compression fitting during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial gear up landing. |
| Sep 20, 2020 | San Antonio, TX | N4019V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted a loss of lateral control and impact with a fence. |
| Sep 19, 2020 | Criterion, SF | ZS-KYD | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Sep 18, 2020 | Hollywood, FL | N234ME | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a collision with airport lights and a sign. |
| Sep 17, 2020 | Marksville, LA | N6208T | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure the landing gear handle in the “down” position which resulted in the lan…The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure the landing gear handle in the “down” position which resulted in the landing gear retracting during takeoff, a loss of directional control, and a runway excursion. |
| Sep 17, 2020 | Palatine, IL | N2699V | Incident | substantial | The loss of partial engine power due to fuel starvation during departure which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a utility pole. |
| Sep 16, 2020 | Los Laureles, MX | XB-LVT | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 13, 2020 | Seeley Lake, MT | N3720R | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The noninstrument-rated pilot’s encounter with instrument meteorological conditions during a night visual approach due to wildfire smoke, which result…The noninstrument-rated pilot’s encounter with instrument meteorological conditions during a night visual approach due to wildfire smoke, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Sep 13, 2020 | Houston, TX | N7562F | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control upon landing. |
| Sep 13, 2020 | Cottage Grove, MN | N8488L | Fatal (3) | destroyed | A steep descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Sep 13, 2020 | Kiana, AK | N3068A | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper decision to perform a takeoff from an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a loss of control and nose over. |
| Sep 13, 2020 | Stanley, ID | N52700 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance after flying into the wrong canyon in mountainous terrain which resulted in a collision with trees a…The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance after flying into the wrong canyon in mountainous terrain which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. |
| Sep 08, 2020 | Snohomish, WA | N946SF | Incident | substantial |
The solo student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent improper go-around, which resulted in an impac…The solo student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent improper go-around, which resulted in an impact with terrain. |
| Sep 08, 2020 | Palmer, AK | N2625Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s excessive airspeed during landing and improper application of the brakes, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Sep 07, 2020 | Coeur d'Alene, ID | N8885X | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a collision with trees and terrain. |
| Sep 07, 2020 | Stuart Island, WA | N172CS | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper approach airspeed and landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over. |
| Sep 07, 2020 | Whitmore, AZ | N186GC | Incident | substantial |
A loss of directional control during landing due to a flat main landing gear tire, which resulted in a lateral runway excursion and impact with terrai…A loss of directional control during landing due to a flat main landing gear tire, which resulted in a lateral runway excursion and impact with terrain. |
| Sep 07, 2020 | Wilmington, DE | N19813 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing. |
| Sep 04, 2020 | Bellaire, MI | N185DK | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll. |
| Sep 03, 2020 | Oklahoma City, OK | N5178J | Incident | substantial | A failure of the windscreen for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. |
| Sep 03, 2020 | Morrisville, VT | N170JS | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulte…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. |
| Aug 30, 2020 | Millington, MD | N3707U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s misidentification of a corn field for the destination airport’s runway, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at low altitude while attemptin…The pilot’s misidentification of a corn field for the destination airport’s runway, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at low altitude while attempting to land. |
| Aug 30, 2020 | Lime Village, AK | N107L | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of control during the landing flare, which resulted in an impact with trees. |
| Aug 30, 2020 | Ray, MI | N698D | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control on takeoff. |