Cessna 120 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 163 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

163

All Events

111

Incidents

24

Minor

15

Serious

12

Fatal (19 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Feb 10, 1988 ADA, OK N2431N Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 20, 1987 CREIGHTON, NE N2061V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 05, 1987 OSHKOSH, WI N76249 Serious (1) — Investigation pending
Jun 07, 1987 FRESNO, CA N76546 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 16, 1987 OKLAWAHA, FL N2106V Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 09, 1987 LEBANON, IN N2224N Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 08, 1987 SALEM, AR N72516 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 17, 1986 COLUMBIA, CA N4085N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 15, 1986 PEYTON, CO N3004N Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 22, 1986 DECATUR, IL N2896N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 11, 1986 RIVERTON, WY N3099N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 21, 1986 MARLTON, NJ N89789 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 31, 1986 MAGNOLIA, KY N76730 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 13, 1986 LAKE GEORGE, AK N3008N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 22, 1986 WHITEFIELD, OK N77483 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 24, 1985 AFTON, VA N1812V Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 17, 1985 ERIE, CO N4113N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 22, 1985 HART, MI N2785N Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 05, 1985 STRONGSVILLE, OH N89599 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 19, 1985 SALUDA, SC N1819V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 27, 1985 IRWINDALE, CA N9058Y Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 30, 1984 HOPEDALE, IL N76490 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 15, 1984 LARCHWOOD, IA N76450 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 12, 1984 JAYTON, TX N3014N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 06, 1983 PUNTA GORDA, FL N76932 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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