Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2019 | WESTMINSTER, MD | N618PD | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper decision to continue the landing with the airplane high and fast during the approach, which resulted in a long landing and a subs…The pilot's improper decision to continue the landing with the airplane high and fast during the approach, which resulted in a long landing and a subsequent runway overrun and nose-over. |
| Jul 30, 2019 | Roundup, MT | C-GEYP | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot ‘s failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the trees while maneuvering to land. |
| Jul 30, 2019 | Placerville, CA | N177CW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 30, 2019 | Chattanooga, TN | N2362F | Incident | substantial |
The improper maintenance of the airplane’s landing gear system, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and insufficient pressure to extend and lock …The improper maintenance of the airplane’s landing gear system, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and insufficient pressure to extend and lock the landing gear during the accident flight. |
| Jul 29, 2019 | Vernal, UT | N30321 | Serious (2) | substantial | The flight instructor's abrupt maneuver at an altitude too low for recovery, which resulted in impact with the runway. |
| Jul 28, 2019 | Mt. Sterling, KY | N9548W | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway…The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway distance marker. Contributing to the accident was pilot’s failure to ensure that the passenger window was secured. |
| Jul 28, 2019 | Oshkosh, WI | N79575 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel planning and decision to not divert to a closer airport when the planned flight profile changed, which resulted in a total l…The pilot's improper fuel planning and decision to not divert to a closer airport when the planned flight profile changed, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jul 27, 2019 | Fall City, WA | N1828Q | Minor | substantial | The failure of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing on uneven terrain. |
| Jul 26, 2019 | Bella Bella, CA | C-GURL | Fatal (4) | — | Investigation pending |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Wakefield, VA | N47028 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect and remove all water from fuel, and maintenance personnel’s unapproved repair of …The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect and remove all water from fuel, and maintenance personnel’s unapproved repair of the right wing fuel cap, which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent partial loss of engine power during takeoff. |
| Jul 24, 2019 | Deshler, NE | N3367J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during low-altitude maneuvering. |
| Jul 24, 2019 | Farewell, AK | N3934D | Incident | substantial | A reported partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Van Nuys, CA | N737DW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact w…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway lighting. |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Boise, ID | N7947Q | Incident | substantial |
A ductile overstress fracture failure of the right main landing gear bell crank assembly pivot bolt, which resulted in a collapse of the right main la…A ductile overstress fracture failure of the right main landing gear bell crank assembly pivot bolt, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear. |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Kingston, OK | N8251L | Incident | substantial | The partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve. |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Madras, OR | N3761L | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of power during final approach for undetermined reasons as postaccident examinations did not reveal any preimpact anomalies with the ai…A partial loss of power during final approach for undetermined reasons as postaccident examinations did not reveal any preimpact anomalies with the airplane or engine. |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Cangkring, ID | PK-WUG | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 21, 2019 | Houston, MO | N1831 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with trees and terrain. |
| Jul 21, 2019 | St. Louis, MO | N300SN | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s collision with a bird during short final. |
| Jul 21, 2019 | Port Townsend, WA | N3863L | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. |
| Jul 21, 2019 | King City, CA | N3268C | Incident | substantial | A landing gear collapse following an undetermined loss of electrical power, which prevented the landing gear from fully extending. |
| Jul 21, 2019 | Fredericksburg, TX | N48410 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 20, 2019 | Kilgore, TX | N7013M | Serious (1) | substantial |
The noncertificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack when the airplane became airborne during a high-speed taxi test, res…The noncertificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack when the airplane became airborne during a high-speed taxi test, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Denver, CO | N403FR | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway and a runway …The student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway and a runway excursion. |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Phoenix, AZ | N3276A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and the right wing striking the grou…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and the right wing striking the ground. |