Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 02, 2020 | San Diego, CA | N3086W | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind and excessive braking action, which resulted in the airplane nosing o…The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind and excessive braking action, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. |
| Jul 01, 2020 | Meadville, PA | N9127H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's distraction while taxiing, which resulted in a taxiway excursion. |
| Jul 01, 2020 | Round Rock, TX | N19AS | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
Improper maintenance that led to a loss of engine power due to a failed left engine magneto, the pilot’s improper application of single engine emergen…Improper maintenance that led to a loss of engine power due to a failed left engine magneto, the pilot’s improper application of single engine emergency procedures, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Jul 01, 2020 | Chesapeake, VA | N9391H | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jun 29, 2020 | Pittsfield, MA | N29334 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage. |
| Jun 28, 2020 | Vijayanagar, IN | VT-JSS | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 26, 2020 | Cancun, MX | XB-PPF | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Imnaha, OR | N9169G | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s excessively high pitch attitude and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’…The pilot’s excessively high pitch attitude and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue and his incomplete actions to abort the takeoff. |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Winfield, TX | N958HP | Serious (1) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which led to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the low alt…The total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which led to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred. |
| Jun 23, 2020 | Balleza, Chihuahua, MX | XB-PWE | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 23, 2020 | Hollywood, FL | N5314M | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper landing flare, and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent nose landing gear …The student pilot's improper landing flare, and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent nose landing gear collapse. |
| Jun 22, 2020 | SHELBY, NC | N1718Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 22, 2020 | Burlington, VT | N7955V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in crosswind conditions. |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Millersport, OH | N51033 | Minor | destroyed | The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Doub, FR | F-BXNO | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 19, 2020 | Churchville, MD | N21585 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jun 18, 2020 | Coeur D Alene, ID | N6602B | Incident | substantial | Improper maintenance of the landing gear system which resulted in a partial gear collapse during landing. |
| Jun 17, 2020 | McAlpin, FL | N25449 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing poor airplane acceleration, the reason for which could not be determined based on available…The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing poor airplane acceleration, the reason for which could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely inadvertent initiation of the takeoff with the ignition switch in 1 position rather than both. |
| Jun 16, 2020 | Maricopa, AZ | N117KP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to extend the airplane’s retractable landing gear before landing. |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Butte, MT | N87395 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during final approach which resulted in a damage to the left main landing gear, and its su…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during final approach which resulted in a damage to the left main landing gear, and its subsequent collapse during landing. |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Fairbanks, AK | N3186D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive carburetor to icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine powe…The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive carburetor to icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Jun 14, 2020 | Lynden, WA | N1958Q | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of at…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and a landing gear collapse. |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Bowling Green, MO | N65773 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Jun 12, 2020 | McCurtain, OK | N2085J | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during a low altitude aerial application maneuver and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical an…The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during a low altitude aerial application maneuver and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodymanic stall at too low of an altiutde to recover. |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Reedsburg, WI | N738VY | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted a hard, bounced landing. |