Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2016 | Charallave, VE | YV589T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 07, 2016 | Bloomington, IN | N9281R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's descent rate resulting in a hard landing, and subsequent substantial damage to the firewall. |
| May 06, 2016 | Jasper, TX | N917CF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a nose wheel landing gear collapse,…The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a nose wheel landing gear collapse, and runway excursion. |
| May 06, 2016 | Richmond, KY | N89847 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with tree(s). |
| May 03, 2016 | Naknek, AK | N6479X | Incident | substantial |
The overstress fracture and subsequent separation of the left main landing gear axle due to a hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to…The overstress fracture and subsequent separation of the left main landing gear axle due to a hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control of the airplane. |
| May 02, 2016 | Mesa, AZ | N509ND | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in an abnormal runway contact, porpoise, nose gear coll…The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in an abnormal runway contact, porpoise, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and impact with terrain. |
| May 01, 2016 | Boise, ID | N5700R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runwa…The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop. |
| Apr 30, 2016 | Poplar Grove, IL | N4242H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's visual disorientation and failure to monitor the altimeter during a night approach, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Apr 30, 2016 | Palo Alto, CA | N94565 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that exceeded his certificated flight instructor's maximum wind endorsement, and the studen…The student pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that exceeded his certificated flight instructor's maximum wind endorsement, and the student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touchdown, resulting in abnormal runway contact, and substantial damage to the firewall. |
| Apr 29, 2016 | Port Alsworth, AK | N9610Z | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, …The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, aerodynamic stall, impact with terrain, nose gear collapse, and nose over. |
| Apr 28, 2016 | Hayward, CA | N6427Q | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's high descent rate during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion dur…The student pilot's high descent rate during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion during an aborted landing. |
| Apr 27, 2016 | Durant, OK | N35387 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot candidate's incorrect action performance by pulling the throttle off early and the subsequent failure to maintain the descent rate, resultin…The pilot candidate's incorrect action performance by pulling the throttle off early and the subsequent failure to maintain the descent rate, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Apr 24, 2016 | Sterling City, TX | N8052S | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to establish a climb and maintain directional control during takeoff in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss o…The pilot's failure to establish a climb and maintain directional control during takeoff in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, aborted takeoff, collision with a wire fence, and nose over. |
| Apr 21, 2016 | Bixby, OK | N51242 | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, as the fuel state of the airplane at the time of the accident could not be veri…A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, as the fuel state of the airplane at the time of the accident could not be verified, and postaccident examination of the engine did not provide adequate information. |
| Apr 20, 2016 | Camarillo, CA | N6616D | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's incorrect pitch control input, resulting in a porpoise during landing and substantial damage to the airplane's firewall. |
| Apr 15, 2016 | Stillwater, OK | N2663X | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursio…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway distance remaining sign. |
| Apr 15, 2016 | Atlantic Ocean, AO | N1346Q | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reason(s) that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. |
| Apr 13, 2016 | Death Valley, CA | N21SG | Incident | substantial | A runway overrun for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Apr 09, 2016 | Chesterfield, MO | N4095A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and a wing strike. |
| Apr 09, 2016 | Geneva, SZ | EC-LQF | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Apr 06, 2016 | Payson, AZ | N5275S | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, resulting in the subsequent porpoise during landing and substantial da…The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, resulting in the subsequent porpoise during landing and substantial damage to the firewall. |
| Apr 04, 2016 | Punta Gorda, FL | N8926V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to avoid obstacles and maintain situational awareness while taxiing. |
| Apr 03, 2016 | Orangeburg, SC | N2124E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and a nose over. |
| Apr 02, 2016 | Hurley, MS | N8115T | Incident | substantial |
The mechanic's failure to identify and remove a plastic sheath covering a portion of the mixture control cable during an annual inspection, which prev…The mechanic's failure to identify and remove a plastic sheath covering a portion of the mixture control cable during an annual inspection, which prevented the proper securing of the mixture control cable and full travel of the control at the carburetor and subsequently led to the pilot's inability to properly control the mixture control lever at the carburetor and the resultant partial loss of engine power. |
| Mar 26, 2016 | McNeil Island, WA | N1151M | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accide…The student pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was his failure to follow the appropriate engine start, before takeoff, and emergency checklists. |