Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 04, 2000 | SANTA ROSA, CA | N2373D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the low ceiling. |
| Oct 01, 2000 | SAN MATEO, MX | XBGSL | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 2000 | STANTON, TX | N4983Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from guy wires and tower. |
| Sep 28, 2000 | SMITHERS, CA | N90151 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 28, 2000 | VARGAS, VE | 2463P | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 25, 2000 | NAVASOTA, TX | N5357M | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributory factors were the clouds, dark night light conditi…the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributory factors were the clouds, dark night light conditions, the pilot's lack of total instrument flight time, and the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete the flight. |
| Sep 23, 2000 | TUBA CITY, AZ | N3103S | Fatal (2) | destroyed | the pilot's inadvertent descent into terrain on the downwind leg for landing. Contributing to the accident was the dark night and sparse population. |
| Sep 20, 2000 | JASPER, IN | N4770X | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were the approach airspeed not obtained/maintained by the pilot in command and th…the inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were the approach airspeed not obtained/maintained by the pilot in command and the wind gusts. |
| Sep 20, 2000 | ANIAK, AK | N42472 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's decision to initiate visual flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident are a low c…The pilot's decision to initiate visual flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident are a low ceiling, a dark night, the pilot's failure to follow regulatory procedures and directives, and his self-induced pressure to return to base to take another flight. |
| Aug 31, 2000 | JUNEAU, AK | N4411L | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of certification. |
| Aug 30, 2000 | LATON, CA | N11919 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery. |
| Aug 29, 2000 | LAS VEGAS, NV | N92596 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions into rising terrain and the air traffic controller's failure to issue a …The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions into rising terrain and the air traffic controller's failure to issue a Safety Advisory. |
| Aug 28, 2000 | MILL CREEK, PA | N4344Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, and in-flight planning decision to continue visual fight into deteriorating adverse weather conditions. Fac…The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, and in-flight planning decision to continue visual fight into deteriorating adverse weather conditions. Factors were the night conditions, low clouds and fog. |
| Aug 26, 2000 | LA FORTUNA, CS | 1357 | Fatal (10) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 24, 2000 | PILOT POINT, AK | N4985A | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 24, 2000 | HUNT, TX | N421NT | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the loss of left engine power as a result of the owner's failure to overhaul the engine before further flight after the lubrication system was found c…the loss of left engine power as a result of the owner's failure to overhaul the engine before further flight after the lubrication system was found contaminated with metal. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to fly the aircraft with a non-operating landing gear system, which resulted in a forced landing, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 23, 2000 | MARIETA, VE | YV753 | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 2000 | MISSION, SD | N34DD | Fatal (3) | destroyed | the aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was pilot fatigue. |
| Aug 21, 2000 | GLARUS, SZ | DICEN | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 19, 2000 | COLLINSVILLE, OK | N6425T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with t…the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain. |
| Aug 16, 2000 | PRINCETON, KY | N3674C | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to clear trees, for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 15, 2000 | TESLIN LAKE, CA | CGMPB | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 13, 2000 | KAMAS, UT | N734UD | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper inflight decision to enter a valley at low altitude and attempt a climb towards rising terrain. A factor was exceeding the airpl…The pilot's improper inflight decision to enter a valley at low altitude and attempt a climb towards rising terrain. A factor was exceeding the airplane's climb performance. |
| Aug 12, 2000 | DAVIS, WV | N8874B | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a takeoff with a tailwind, and a subsequent inadvertent stall. Factors were a…The pilot-in-command's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a takeoff with a tailwind, and a subsequent inadvertent stall. Factors were a high gross weight, a high density altitude, and a tailwind. |
| Aug 12, 2000 | PEACHTREE CITY, GA | N1749F | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of takeoff checklist procedures, and his failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision…The pilot's improper use of takeoff checklist procedures, and his failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors: A factor was the landing flaps were not retracted. |