Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2015 | Waycross, GA | N42667 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use any airport guidance while taxiing, which resulted in geographic disorientation and a takeoff attempt from an inadequate le…The pilot's failure to use any airport guidance while taxiing, which resulted in geographic disorientation and a takeoff attempt from an inadequate length and unsuitable surface. |
| Mar 08, 2015 | Newport, RI | N65645 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, and his subsequent failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted …The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, and his subsequent failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 08, 2015 | Ramona, CA | N2030M | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Mar 07, 2015 | Richmond, VA | N144ME | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Feb 24, 2015 | Baltimore, MD | N989FX | Incident | substantial |
The ground service vehicle operator's failure to yield right of way to the airplane due to distraction, which necessitated the pilot's use of reverse …The ground service vehicle operator's failure to yield right of way to the airplane due to distraction, which necessitated the pilot's use of reverse thrust and braking to avoid a collision and resulted in the airplane's empennage striking the ground. |
| Feb 21, 2015 | Kankakee, IL | N54974 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in the loss of control during the landing flare. |
| Feb 16, 2015 | The Dalles, OR | N93810 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touch down. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the pre-landing ch…The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touch down. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the pre-landing checklist. |
| Feb 11, 2015 | Carson City, NV | N185NV | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Feb 10, 2015 | Isla de Vieques, PR | N223PB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a strong crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Feb 09, 2015 | Glennallen, AK | N9280C | Incident | substantial | An in-flight fire and a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Feb 07, 2015 | Shirley, NY | N5416B | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's initiation of the flare while too high above the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and loss of directional …The student pilot's initiation of the flare while too high above the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and loss of directional control. |
| Jan 28, 2015 | Rothville, MO | N131X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Jan 23, 2015 | Nashua, NH | N35560 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's lack of vigilance during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked truck. A factor in the accident was the truck operator'…The student pilot's lack of vigilance during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked truck. A factor in the accident was the truck operator's decision to park on the edge of an active taxiway. |
| Jan 22, 2015 | Tulsa, OK | N6300Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing technique which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse. |
| Jan 21, 2015 | Anchorage, AK | N2580D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jan 17, 2015 | Holland, MI | N7061G | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of control while landing in gusty wind conditions. |
| Jan 16, 2015 | New Castle, PA | N7079Q | Incident | substantial | Pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jan 15, 2015 | Stow, MA | N5443Q | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action in response to the student pilot's improper go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its cr…The flight instructor's delayed remedial action in response to the student pilot's improper go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall, and impacting a parked airplane. |
| Jan 15, 2015 | Santa Fe, NM | N9611H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to remove ice from the airplane’s surfaces before departure, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airsp…The pilot’s failure to remove ice from the airplane’s surfaces before departure, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed shortly after takeoff, the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, and an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jan 10, 2015 | Jackson, CA | N2229C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jan 08, 2015 | Sullivan, MO | N9565X | Incident | substantial |
The loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent pressure due to cracks in the right main landing gear (MLG) actuator, which resulted in the collapse of the…The loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent pressure due to cracks in the right main landing gear (MLG) actuator, which resulted in the collapse of the MLG during landing. |
| Jan 07, 2015 | Lewiston, ME | N70037 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with parked airplanes. |
| Jan 06, 2015 | Llano, TX | N2125C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s overrotation of the airplane when lifting the tail during the takeoff roll, which allowed the propeller to come in contact with the runway…The pilot’s overrotation of the airplane when lifting the tail during the takeoff roll, which allowed the propeller to come in contact with the runway and resulted in a reduction in engine power and the pilot’s subsequent loss of directional control. |
| Jan 06, 2015 | Norfolk, VA | N2102P | Incident | substantial |
The engine’s failure to regain full power after a simulated engine failure for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations a…The engine’s failure to regain full power after a simulated engine failure for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing. |
| Jan 05, 2015 | Marquette, MI | N6591H | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff on the snow and ice covered runway in gusting crosswind conditions. |