Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2020 | Tusayan, AZ | N3422L | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of contamination in the airplane’s fuel system. |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Weston, FL | N65645 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the Nos. 1 and 3 connecting rods from lack of lubrication. |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Peyton, CO | N64EM | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the airplane’s turn to final, r…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the airplane’s turn to final, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Springs, SF | ZE-OET | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Chino, CA | N9540T | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump, which resulted in the main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place during landing. Co…The failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump, which resulted in the main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place during landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the emergency gear extension system for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Givens Hot Springs, ID | N334SC | Incident | substantial | Pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Crowley, LA | N639RR | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Based on available evidence, the reason for the faile…The failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Based on available evidence, the reason for the failed valve was not determined. |
| Aug 24, 2020 | WILLOUGHBY, OH | N94589 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a porpoise and collapsed nose landing gear. |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Lebanon, MO | N748P | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Aug 22, 2020 | Kotzebue, AK | N9128T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed conducive to flight during takeoff. |
| Aug 22, 2020 | St Louis, MO | N7620A | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to improper maintenance of the mixture control cable and attachment hardware, which led to a forced landing into a co…A total loss of engine power due to improper maintenance of the mixture control cable and attachment hardware, which led to a forced landing into a congested area. |
| Aug 20, 2020 | Kenitra, MO | CN-TCG | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 20, 2020 | Odessa, TX | N710NA | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. |
| Aug 19, 2020 | Quillayute, WA | N11513 | Serious (1) | substantial | The airplane’s descent into trees and subsequent impact with terrain for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 19, 2020 | Nabern-Teck, GE | D-ECKT | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 2020 | Phoenix, AZ | N103VK | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper pitch attitude and landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors delay…The pilot's improper pitch attitude and landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors delayed remedial action. |
| Aug 18, 2020 | Olustee, OK | N2207N | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from the middle of the runway in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway e…The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from the middle of the runway in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion. |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Surry, ME | N45083 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power, which resulted in a loss of engine powe…The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced ditching in water. |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Savannah, GA | N21488 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Aug 15, 2020 | Sugar Land, TX | N5418E | Minor | substantial |
A total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack …A total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Cascade, ID | N92403 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue the unstable approach which resulted in an inadequate flare, bounced landing and collision with trees following a del…The pilot's decision to continue the unstable approach which resulted in an inadequate flare, bounced landing and collision with trees following a delayed go around. |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Ardmore, TN | N3962V | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his decision to depart from a constrained, grass-covered field in elevated-density altitude conditions, …The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his decision to depart from a constrained, grass-covered field in elevated-density altitude conditions, which resulted in reduced takeoff and climb performance and a subsequent forced landing. |
| Aug 11, 2020 | Stanley, ID | N9917N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Aug 08, 2020 | Englewood, CO | N79110 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a loss of control and a hard bounced landing. |
| Aug 07, 2020 | Allendale, SC | N6300W | Serious (2) | destroyed |
A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to contamination from a thermoplastic polymer used in the fuel system. Contributing to…A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to contamination from a thermoplastic polymer used in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to report debris observed in the fuel system during previous preflight inspections to maintenance personnel. |