Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 01, 2015 | Corlu, TU | N692BE | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jul 26, 2015 | Dixie, ID | N52095 | Incident | substantial | The failure of the right brake hydraulic line during taxi due to fatigue, which caused a loss of hydraulic fluid and rendered the brake inoperative. |
| Jul 25, 2015 | Duluth, MN | N1650X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing. Contributing to …The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention to another airplane in the vicinity and that he inaccurately perceived the gear warning horn annunciator as the TCAS annunciator. |
| Jul 23, 2015 | Wasilla, AK | N5722B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine po…The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the improperly calibrated fuel quantity indication system. |
| Jul 23, 2015 | Apopka, FL | N704SB | Incident | substantial |
Following a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted i…Following a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted in an over-run, collision with terrain, and nose over. |
| Jul 23, 2015 | North Vernon, IN | N133VU | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing. |
| Jul 22, 2015 | Rozet, WY | N3344Y | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have pr…The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Jul 22, 2015 | Kasilof, AK | N206CL | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a jammed elevator and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a jammed elevator and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain. |
| Jul 21, 2015 | Prichard, ID | N759LV | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder piston pin. |
| Jul 20, 2015 | Mekoryuk, AK | N3392J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over. |
| Jul 19, 2015 | Linden, NJ | N962SP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to proper…The pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps for maximum takeoff performance with the airplane near its maximum gross weight. |
| Jul 18, 2015 | Hanksville, UT | N735JB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain. |
| Jul 18, 2015 | Fairfield, NC | N5453V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 17, 2015 | Anoka, MN | N6511V | Incident | substantial | Failure of the left landing gear actuator for reasons that could not be determined because the actuator was not made available for examination. |
| Jul 16, 2015 | Rosamond, CA | N8028A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a collision with terrain. |
| Jul 14, 2015 | Fults, IL | N2764G | Incident | destroyed |
The malfunction of the flap assembly, which resulted in a restriction of aileron control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s ina…The malfunction of the flap assembly, which resulted in a restriction of aileron control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of a corroded flap control cable. |
| Jul 14, 2015 | Homer, AK | N72784 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and weather conditions conducive to downdrafts. |
| Jul 12, 2015 | South St. Paul, MN | N5139J | Incident | substantial |
The airplane's inability to takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. T…The airplane's inability to takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. The aborted takeoff resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence. |
| Jul 12, 2015 | Juneau, AK | N3607Y | Incident | substantial |
A loss of hydraulic fluid due to a fractured left main landing gear hydraulic actuator as a result of a fatigue crack, which led to the landing gear c…A loss of hydraulic fluid due to a fractured left main landing gear hydraulic actuator as a result of a fatigue crack, which led to the landing gear collapsing upon touchdown. |
| Jul 11, 2015 | Dauphin Island, AL | N185DK | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 10, 2015 | Buffalo, NY | C-FHER | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing with a light quartering tailwind, which resulted in the failure…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing with a light quartering tailwind, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear and a subsequent ground loop. |
| Jul 06, 2015 | Athens, TN | N234CF | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the taxiway surface due to a sink hole, which resulted in the right main landing gear sinking into terrain causing substantial damage t…The failure of the taxiway surface due to a sink hole, which resulted in the right main landing gear sinking into terrain causing substantial damage to the fuselage. |
| Jul 05, 2015 | Anchorage, AK | N4861D | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat. |
| Jul 03, 2015 | Lubbock, TX | N6326J | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flare during landing which resulted in abnormal runway contact and damage to the firewall. |
| Jul 02, 2015 | Oak Island, NC | N2080Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper level off and flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and firewall damage. |