Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2020 | Winifred, MT | N185 | Incident | substantial |
An inadequate flare that resulted in a bounced landing and the pilot's subsequent delayed decision to go-around that did not allow for sufficient clea…An inadequate flare that resulted in a bounced landing and the pilot's subsequent delayed decision to go-around that did not allow for sufficient clearance from trees when the airplane was affected by a gusting wind. |
| May 16, 2020 | Oxford, CT | N60537 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop. |
| May 15, 2020 | Burlington, WI | N1JA | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot did not maintain a safe altitude during the visual approach, and subsequently lost control which resulted an impact with trees and terrain. |
| May 15, 2020 | Nuiqsut, AK | N5454E | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s controlled flight into flat snow-covered terrain in weather conditions that were conducive to flat light conditions. |
| May 15, 2020 | Chatham, IL | N120MZ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue flight in instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, which forced her to…The pilot's decision to continue flight in instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, which forced her to perform a precautionary landing to a muddy field resulting in the airplane nosing over. |
| May 15, 2020 | Colchester, IL | N92036 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight of the fuel quantity which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight. |
| May 14, 2020 | Tucson, AZ | N63931 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot improper fuel management, which resulted in running the left fuel tank empty and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvat…The pilot improper fuel management, which resulted in running the left fuel tank empty and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| May 09, 2020 | Hampton, GA | N4661N | Minor | substantial | A dual total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion. |
| May 07, 2020 | Burleson, TX | N2074S | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| May 06, 2020 | Hanksville, UT | N89SJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop. |
| May 06, 2020 | AREA MUNICIPIO DE JOYABAJ, GT | TG-MOL | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 06, 2020 | Gonazales, TX | N25HE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to retract the speedbrakes during a delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| May 06, 2020 | Perris, CA | N58646 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's diverted attention while taxing which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the skip loader during taxi. |
| May 06, 2020 | Palmer, AK | N185SZ | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to attempt to " water ski" atop a remote river in a wheel-equipped airplane, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over. |
| May 02, 2020 | Fresno, CA | N734NW | Minor | substantial | The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. |
| Apr 30, 2020 | ANOKA, MN | N1669M | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent extension of the landing gear and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended. |
| Apr 29, 2020 | Lodi, CA | N3386T | Minor | substantial | The fatigue failure of the no. 4 cylinder connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Apr 28, 2020 | New Braunfels, TX | N210HH | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Apr 22, 2020 | Ft Worth, TX | N13005 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to initiate a go-around, which resul…The student pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with runway lights and fences. |
| Apr 20, 2020 | Yakima, WA | N75765 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude during a go-around, which resulted in impact with hilly terrain. |
| Apr 20, 2020 | Hamburg, NY | N150LF | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over. |
| Apr 19, 2020 | Corona, CA | N6306P | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engi…The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Apr 18, 2020 | Auburn, CA | N756TH | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The total loss of engine power after takeoff due to water contamination of the fuel. |
| Apr 16, 2020 | Enid, OK | N737RR | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a power-off approach and go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing…The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a power-off approach and go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion onto a field. |
| Apr 16, 2020 | Marion, MT | N53ES | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent improper brake application during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted i…The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent improper brake application during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over. |