Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2019 | Prairie Grove, AR | N4658X | Fatal (1) | substantial | The noninstrument-rated pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation after encountering instrument meteorological conditions at night. |
| Sep 24, 2019 | St. Augustine, FL | N108LS | Serious (2) | substantial |
The failure of the pilot and examiner to recognize that the rear engine was not developing power, which resulted in an attempted partial-power takeoff…The failure of the pilot and examiner to recognize that the rear engine was not developing power, which resulted in an attempted partial-power takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent descent and impact with terrain. |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Plant City, FL | N739RT | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch. |
| Sep 21, 2019 | Conroe, TX | C-GOZJ | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination with water, and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted r…A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination with water, and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted return to the airport shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Sep 21, 2019 | Baska, Krk Island, HR | 9A-DMG | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 2019 | Pepperell, MA | N895SF | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of control when the airplane encountered a downdraft during landing approach, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and gear co…The pilot's loss of control when the airplane encountered a downdraft during landing approach, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and gear collapse. |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Torrance, CA | N2323Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack while turning during climb out, which resu…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack while turning during climb out, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Nixon, NV | N1891X | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
A loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Co…A loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inexperience in IMC conditions. |
| Sep 18, 2019 | Denton, TX | N93069 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse. |
| Sep 17, 2019 | Naples, FL | N472TC | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing and a nose landing gear collapse. |
| Sep 15, 2019 | Toklat, AK | N6837E | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's loss of airplane control and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in variable, gusting wind…The pilot's loss of airplane control and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in variable, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Sep 15, 2019 | Kennett, MO | N4584N | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to install the engine oil filler cap before the first flight of the day; his subsequent failure to conduct a preflight check befor…The pilot's failure to install the engine oil filler cap before the first flight of the day; his subsequent failure to conduct a preflight check before the accident flight, which resulted in his failure to note that the cap was not installed; and his improper landing flare during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a bounced landing and ground loop. |
| Sep 13, 2019 | Caldwell, ID | N4746F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in a long landing, a runway overrun, and collision with a drainage culvert. |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Hemet, CA | N5229F | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's improper decision to perform a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a noseover. |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Memphis, TN | N21979 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane co…The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Phoenix, AZ | N796WW | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway sig…The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway signs while attempting to maneuver back onto the runway. |
| Sep 12, 2019 | Nanded, IN | VT-BRT | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Sep 11, 2019 | Hollywood, FL | N904WA | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a collapsed nose landing gear. |
| Sep 10, 2019 | Grassy Butte, ND | N5347T | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's failure to conduct a preflight inspection. |
| Sep 09, 2019 | Gransee, GE | D-FIDI | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 09, 2019 | WHITEHALL, MI | N9492U | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s flight into a water tower while operating below minimum safe altitudes for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evi…The pilot’s flight into a water tower while operating below minimum safe altitudes for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence for this investigation. |
| Sep 08, 2019 | Mekoryuk, AK | N737NJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in gusting wind conditions. |
| Sep 08, 2019 | Lakeview, SD | N73000 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, an aerod…The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain, and the student pilot’s non-compliance and lack of experience. |
| Sep 08, 2019 | Marathon, FL | N9436X | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into water…The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into water. |
| Sep 06, 2019 | Pocahontas, IA | N9895A | Incident | substantial | Overload failure of the left main landing gear during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. |