Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 1999 | DANVILLE, IL | N5038Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
Aircraft control not being maintained by the flight instructor and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors to the accid…Aircraft control not being maintained by the flight instructor and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors to the accident were the flight instructor's VFR flight into IMC weather conditions, the inadequate preflight planning/preparation conducted by the flight instructor, the dark night, the low ceiling, and the rain. |
| Dec 09, 1999 | ELIDA, NM | N2179S | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for reasons undetermined. Factors were icing conditions and instrument failure, as reported by the p…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for reasons undetermined. Factors were icing conditions and instrument failure, as reported by the pilot. |
| Dec 09, 1999 | BRANSON, MO | N525KL | Fatal (6) | destroyed |
the pilot descended below the minimum altitude for the segment of the GPS approach. Factors relating to the accident were low ceilings, rain, and pi…the pilot descended below the minimum altitude for the segment of the GPS approach. Factors relating to the accident were low ceilings, rain, and pilot fatigue. |
| Dec 07, 1999 | BETHEL, AK | N1747U | Fatal (6) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, fog, and snow-cov…The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, fog, and snow-covered terrain. |
| Dec 05, 1999 | PORT-AU-PRINCE, HA | HK283 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 01, 1999 | TEPIC, MX | 5439 | Fatal (3) | — | Investigation pending |
| Nov 26, 1999 | NAIROBI, KE | 5YRAN | Fatal (4) | — | Investigation pending |
| Nov 12, 1999 | UNKNOWN, MI | N6533E | Fatal (1) | destroyed | undetermined. |
| Nov 11, 1999 | ASTORIA, OR | N6245E | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a delayed go-around. Factors include incapacitation due to the use of unapproved drugs. |
| Nov 07, 1999 | CHAMBLEE, GA | N7317A | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The failure of the flex hydraulic line and the chaffing of an electrical line under the pilot seat that resulted in an inflight fire. The pilot's infl…The failure of the flex hydraulic line and the chaffing of an electrical line under the pilot seat that resulted in an inflight fire. The pilot's inflight decision to continue flight with a known airplane deficiencies. |
| Nov 02, 1999 | TAMARAC, FL | N924JH | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in the airplane stalling and entering a spin to the left at an inadequate altitude and his failure …the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in the airplane stalling and entering a spin to the left at an inadequate altitude and his failure to apply spin recovery emergency procedures prior to the airplane impacting the swamp. |
| Oct 31, 1999 | CHALLIS, ID | N902CT | Fatal (4) | substantial | Aircraft control was not maintained. The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing and flight into a box canyon were factors. |
| Oct 31, 1999 | ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO | N4XZ | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in impact with rough water. A factor in this accident was a dark night, which…the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in impact with rough water. A factor in this accident was a dark night, which resulted in no visual cues. |
| Oct 27, 1999 | MEDINA, OH | N76N | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude during the final approach segment of the visual approach. A factor was the diminishing light conditio…The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude during the final approach segment of the visual approach. A factor was the diminishing light conditions of a deepening dusk. |
| Oct 23, 1999 | ASPEN, CO | N9548A | Fatal (1) | substantial |
the pilot's improper decision to fly directly up the center of the valley and not circle climb to gain sufficient terrain clearance altitude. A facto…the pilot's improper decision to fly directly up the center of the valley and not circle climb to gain sufficient terrain clearance altitude. A factor was inadequate route performance planning by the pilot. |
| Oct 18, 1999 | COBAN, GT | TGROF | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 16, 1999 | Ventura, CA | N5169B | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC. Contributing factors were the pilot's self induced pressure to depart the airport before the weather worse…the pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC. Contributing factors were the pilot's self induced pressure to depart the airport before the weather worsened and the airport closed, and the mountain obscurement and foggy weather conditions, and the night light conditions. |
| Oct 12, 1999 | PUERTO AYACUCHO, VE | YV745 | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 1999 | KILLINGWORTH, CT | N121BG | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure follow the published instrument approach procedure. A factor in the accident was the low cloud ceiling. |
| Oct 02, 1999 | SPICEWOOD, TX | N7542K | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's delayed application of full throttle during a go-around, which resulted in a slow airspeed and inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the p…The pilot's delayed application of full throttle during a go-around, which resulted in a slow airspeed and inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's habit of only applying partial power during takeoff. |
| Oct 01, 1999 | POTEAU, OK | N8092S | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The instructor pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making, which resulted in the continued flight with a disabled generator and subsequent total fai…The instructor pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making, which resulted in the continued flight with a disabled generator and subsequent total failure of the electrical system. Factors were the installation of the inadequate generator fuse by unknown person(s), the instructor's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the flight, and the dark night conditions. |
| Sep 18, 1999 | BRYAN, TX | N4803D | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power as a result of fatigue crac…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power as a result of fatigue cracking and separation of the #6 cylinder head. |
| Sep 16, 1999 | PLATTSBURG, MO | N1406F | Fatal (3) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb. A factor relating to this accident was the inadvertent stall/spin. |
| Sep 12, 1999 | NORTH ADAMS, MA | N3255P | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 305 to follow the instructions issued, and maintain a low altitude. A factor was the delay in evasive action b…the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 305 to follow the instructions issued, and maintain a low altitude. A factor was the delay in evasive action by the pilot of the Cessna 337 after he was first advised that the Cessna 305 was climbing. |
| Sep 03, 1999 | LINWOOD, UK | GILGW | Fatal (8) | — | Investigation pending |