Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2015 | McKinney, TX | N2099V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's use of excessive brake input during the recovery from the ground loop, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Oct 14, 2015 | Amarillo, TX | N19CH | Incident | substantial |
The loss of directional control during taxi to the runway as a result of insufficient brake fluid level in the right brake master cylinder, resulting …The loss of directional control during taxi to the runway as a result of insufficient brake fluid level in the right brake master cylinder, resulting in a taxiway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert. |
| Oct 14, 2015 | Aztec, NM | N90K | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with terrain. |
| Oct 13, 2015 | Boise, ID | N8273M | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management due to distraction and self-induced pressure, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of eng…The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management due to distraction and self-induced pressure, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to conduct the descent checklist, which included a task to manage fuel. |
| Oct 12, 2015 | Abilene, TX | N9736H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's diverted attention while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with a fence post. |
| Oct 11, 2015 | Miami Beach, FL | N733VB | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered from the ocean after the ditching. |
| Oct 10, 2015 | Tucson, AZ | N3123L | Incident | substantial |
The insufficient right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock tension due to maintenance personnel's failure to perform a rigging procedure during the airp…The insufficient right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock tension due to maintenance personnel's failure to perform a rigging procedure during the airplane's most recent inspection, which resulted in the right MLG collapsing during landing. |
| Oct 08, 2015 | Red Oak, IA | N1542H | Incident | substantial |
The improper torque of the engine’s No. 3 cylinder intake pipe bolts, which resulted in the separation of the pipe and a partial loss of engine power…The improper torque of the engine’s No. 3 cylinder intake pipe bolts, which resulted in the separation of the pipe and a partial loss of engine power. |
| Oct 02, 2015 | McMinnville, OR | N20488 | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to correct the student pilot's approach path during the final approach, which resulted in a collision with runway thre…The flight instructor's failure to correct the student pilot's approach path during the final approach, which resulted in a collision with runway threshold lights. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to attain and maintain the recommended approach path. |
| Oct 01, 2015 | Avalon, CA | N4286Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack in turbulent and downdraft conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision wit…The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack in turbulent and downdraft conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain on final approach. |
| Oct 01, 2015 | Springfield, CO | N9775A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in a collision with terrain, and a nose over. |
| Sep 27, 2015 | Bentonville, AR | N119BD | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around, which resulted in a right main landing gear collapse and the right wing impacting terr…The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around, which resulted in a right main landing gear collapse and the right wing impacting terrain during a runway excursion. |
| Sep 25, 2015 | Ama, LA | N6361B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to takeoff on a partially obstructed runway, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Sep 24, 2015 | Ely, NV | N5918D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with an airport sign. |
| Sep 24, 2015 | Thermal, CA | N3416T | Incident | substantial | A fire in the engine compartment due to the pilot overpriming the hot engine. |
| Sep 24, 2015 | McCall, ID | N4673A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's excessive application of brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot…The pilot's excessive application of brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the landing after noting he was high on final approach. |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Show Low, AZ | N5207G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a right…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a right main landing gear collapse. |
| Sep 21, 2015 | Aztec, NM | N1875Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with shrubs. |
| Sep 20, 2015 | Shiocton, WI | N20079 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue to land at an unlighted airstrip, at night, after the landing light failed on approach, which resulted in a bounced l…The pilot's decision to continue to land at an unlighted airstrip, at night, after the landing light failed on approach, which resulted in a bounced landing, runway excursion, and collision with terrain. |
| Sep 19, 2015 | Mount Airy, MD | N714CW | Incident | substantial | The in-flight fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder barrel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Sep 16, 2015 | Herington, KS | N909HC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, which resulted in a porpoise. |
| Sep 13, 2015 | Delta Junction, AK | N4763U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain and maintain yaw control during the approach and attempted go around, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. |
| Sep 07, 2015 | Delta Junction, AK | N5947T | Incident | substantial | The pilots decision to land on an unfamiliar, unimproved airstrip which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion. |
| Sep 06, 2015 | Soda Springs, ID | N732DW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing. |
| Sep 05, 2015 | Miami, FL | N6141Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |