Cessna Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.

28016

All Events

16766

Incidents

4073

Minor

2284

Serious

4716

Fatal (9541 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 20, 2025 Baraboo, WI N9623Q Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jul 19, 2025 Lansing, MI N888DK Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind condition.
Jul 19, 2025 Miranda, OF YV104E Incident minor Investigation pending
Jul 17, 2025 First Mesa, AZ N182KC Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 2025 Round Rock, AZ N425D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 2025 Glennallen, AK N91393 Incident Investigation pending
Jul 14, 2025 Pembroke Pines, FL N289 Minor substantial
The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power to one of the airplane’s…

The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power to one of the airplane’s two engines. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s loading of the airplane beyond its maximum gross weight.

Jul 13, 2025 Sisters, OR N787LF Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 13, 2025 San Diego, CA N636CS Fatal (1) unk Investigation pending
Jul 11, 2025 St. Augustine, FL N8503G Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jul 09, 2025 Century, FL N3254C Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 09, 2025 Homer, AK N2694D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jul 08, 2025 Jenison, MI N29342 Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from trees during takeoff.
Jul 06, 2025 Mallorca, SP CN-SRA Incident minor Investigation pending
Jul 05, 2025 King Salmon, AK N52009 Serious (3) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 2025 Belen, NM N7166E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 03, 2025 Kona, HI N3261S Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 02, 2025 Monroe, NJ N716MM Serious (12) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 29, 2025 Warren, OH N441LS Fatal (6) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 29, 2025 Nephi, UT N3608U Incident substantial
A failure of the nose wheel steering shaft and subsequent rotation of the nosewheel which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear during lan…

A failure of the nose wheel steering shaft and subsequent rotation of the nosewheel which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear during landing.

Jun 29, 2025 Pelzer, SC N150TP Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed while landing on a short, down-sloping turf runway, which resulted in a noseover.
Jun 29, 2025 Manokotak, AK N8085L Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to …

The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to recognize the wind direction, resulting in a tailwind landing.

Jun 28, 2025 Wichita, KS N1591V Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 28, 2025 Tracy, CA N6744F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 27, 2025 Chartres, FR F-GYDS Incident destroyed 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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