Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02, 1995 | ROANOKE, VA | N211SP | Minor | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PLANNING/PREPARATION, HER LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPLANE, AND SOFT TERRAIN IN THE FORCED LANDING AREA. |
| Sep 01, 1995 | BONHAM, TX | N5798J | Minor | substantial | THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Aug 30, 1995 | SPOKANE, WA | N120TH | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while trying to clear a transmission wire. Factors include a transmission wire near the end of the takeoff ar…the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while trying to clear a transmission wire. Factors include a transmission wire near the end of the takeoff area and glassy water. |
| Aug 30, 1995 | MARTINSBURG, WV | N68969 | Minor | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing/aborted landing sequence. A related factor is the student pilot's …the student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing/aborted landing sequence. A related factor is the student pilot's lack of total flight experience. |
| Aug 29, 1995 | COLUMBIANA, OH | N6921L | Minor | destroyed | The improper maintenance installation and the subsequent separation of the torque links on the left main landing gear during the landing roll. |
| Aug 27, 1995 | WHITESBORO, TX | N5088U | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE, WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. |
| Aug 26, 1995 | PUT-IN-BAY, OH | N3680L | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE LANDING AFTER SELECTING THE WRONG RUNWAY. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: GARBLED RADIO TRANSMISSIONS ON THE…THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE LANDING AFTER SELECTING THE WRONG RUNWAY. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: GARBLED RADIO TRANSMISSIONS ON THE UNICOM FREQUENCY, AND THE RESULTANT TAILWIND FOR LANDING. |
| Aug 26, 1995 | CLARKSTON, MI | N738CL | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to refuel. |
| Aug 23, 1995 | GUNNISON, CO | N5720X | Minor | substantial | FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. A FACTOR WAS HIS DISORIENTATION. |
| Aug 21, 1995 | ORR, MN | N9823Z | Minor | substantial | the pilot's failure to retract the landing gear prior to touchdown. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Aug 20, 1995 | PORT WASHINGTON, WI | N55404 | Minor | substantial | the failure of the #2 cylinder due to fatigue cracking. A factor was the soft terrain. |
| Aug 20, 1995 | HOPEDALE, MA | N8885V | Minor | destroyed |
the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a fence and a …the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a fence and a building. |
| Aug 14, 1995 | MEADE, KS | N53376 | Minor | substantial | a fatigue failure of the propeller blade, and inadequate maintenance inspection performed by the propeller shop. |
| Aug 05, 1995 | MECOSTA, MI | N74PB | Minor | substantial | the student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and the pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate remedial action. |
| Aug 02, 1995 | HOLLY SPRINGS, MS | N1774Q | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the oil dip stick was secure prior to departure resulting in loss of engine oil, overheating of the engi…The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the oil dip stick was secure prior to departure resulting in loss of engine oil, overheating of the engine, and loss of engine power. |
| Jul 30, 1995 | NORTH POLE, AK | N9192R | Minor | substantial | IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, WHEN THERE WAS AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL TO REACH THE DESTINATION. |
| Jul 29, 1995 | RATON, NM | N49209 | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE FLAPS. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE DARK NIGHT. |
| Jul 28, 1995 | MUSKOGEE, OK | N22637 | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S EVASIVE MANUEVER TO TAKE OFF WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY AVAILABLE FOR ATTAINING TAKEOFF AIRSPEED. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT…THE PILOT'S EVASIVE MANUEVER TO TAKE OFF WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY AVAILABLE FOR ATTAINING TAKEOFF AIRSPEED. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE AIRPLANE, THE PILOT'S ANXIETY, AND THE DARK NIGHT. |
| Jul 26, 1995 | WELLSVILLE, UT | N588BR | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE WITH FLYING IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND THE HIGH …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE WITH FLYING IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. |
| Jul 25, 1995 | CODY, WY | N9492T | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. |
| Jul 24, 1995 | RENO, NV | N65923 | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind landing using full flaps and the lack of familiarity with the crosswind landing component c…the pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind landing using full flaps and the lack of familiarity with the crosswind landing component chart for the aircraft. |
| Jul 23, 1995 | CARLSBAD, CA | N7141J | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's poorly planned approach, misjudged distance/altitude, and failure to make a go-around. The pilot inadvertently becoming lost and disorien…The pilot's poorly planned approach, misjudged distance/altitude, and failure to make a go-around. The pilot inadvertently becoming lost and disoriented was a factor in this accident. |
| Jul 22, 1995 | WYANDOTTE, IN | N8599U | Minor | substantial |
the number three intake valve became stuck (seized), which resulted in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was …the number three intake valve became stuck (seized), which resulted in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor. |
| Jul 21, 1995 | CENTER, CO | N5153R | Minor | substantial | IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. A FACTOR WAS A PREMATURE LANDING FLARE. |
| Jul 13, 1995 | WARREN, VT | N5204G | Minor | destroyed | a failed elevator cable which resulted in an inflight loss of control and uncontrolled contact with trees. |