Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2016 | Anchorage, AK | N7565H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Oct 20, 2016 | Carrabassett, ME | N1706F | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude. |
| Oct 18, 2016 | Pflugerville, TX | N210LC | Incident | substantial | Landing gear collapse upon landing due to a hydraulic leak that led to insufficient pressure to fully extend and lock the gear in a down position. |
| Oct 17, 2016 | Miami, FL | N46953 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Oct 14, 2016 | Chickaloon, AK | N488E | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's delay in aborting the takeoff from a turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Oct 13, 2016 | Pawtucket, RI | N518AR | Incident | substantial |
The flight crew's failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed and obtain an appropriate touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runwa…The flight crew's failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed and obtain an appropriate touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Oct 09, 2016 | Toone, TN | N65903 | Incident | substantial |
A stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the cylinder's valvetrain components, breach of the cylinder's rocker box cover, an…A stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the cylinder's valvetrain components, breach of the cylinder's rocker box cover, and partial loss of engine power due to oil starvation. |
| Oct 08, 2016 | Beasley, TX | N704LE | Incident | substantial | The No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve being stuck in the “full open” position due to carbon deposits, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Oct 08, 2016 | Ocean Springs, MS | N3379E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing in windy conditions. |
| Oct 07, 2016 | San Antonio, TX | N4924E | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to recognize the tailwind condition and maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion…The pilot's failure to recognize the tailwind condition and maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Oct 06, 2016 | Phoenix, AZ | N602ND | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during a go-around and a runway excursi…The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during a go-around and a runway excursion. |
| Oct 05, 2016 | Kapolei, HI | N429ES | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s use of an excessive pitch attitude during the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. |
| Oct 04, 2016 | Galesburg, IL | N400KX | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing. |
| Oct 04, 2016 | Wilmot, WI | N46377 | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the No. 1 piston pin plug due to corrosion in the cylinder barrel, which resulted in oil contamination, oil starvation to the crankshaft …A failure of the No. 1 piston pin plug due to corrosion in the cylinder barrel, which resulted in oil contamination, oil starvation to the crankshaft connecting rod bearings, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power. |
| Oct 03, 2016 | Contamana, PE | OB-1998-P | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 02, 2016 | Rosamond, CA | N736LZ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of the control lock, combined with his incomplete execution of two pre-departure procedures, which resulted in a takeoff with…The pilot's improper use of the control lock, combined with his incomplete execution of two pre-departure procedures, which resulted in a takeoff with the control lock installed. |
| Oct 01, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N497SJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse. |
| Sep 30, 2016 | Cloquet, MN | N1528H | Incident | substantial |
A lack of lubrication in the engine for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a failure of the No…A lack of lubrication in the engine for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a failure of the No. 4 connecting rod and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Sep 29, 2016 | Lakeport, CA | N2613G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed action to add power during the approach, which resulted in an impact with terrain prior to the approach end of the runway. |
| Sep 26, 2016 | Ellington, CT | N8433Z | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb after an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodyna…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb after an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Sep 18, 2016 | Auburn, CA | N7560D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Sep 16, 2016 | Tooele, UT | N461SP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Sep 16, 2016 | Lancaster, PA | N224MH | Incident | substantial |
A landing gear collapse during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the landing gear did n…A landing gear collapse during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the landing gear did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Sep 13, 2016 | Guatemala City, GT | N210BC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 12, 2016 | Olathe, KS | N90391 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to reduce the throttle during the landing roll resulting in a loss of directional control. |