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
Aug 30, 2022 Impalia, OF V5-LMK Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 29, 2022 Amberly, OF VH-EHM Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 20, 2022 Pacific Ocean, CA N9670V Fatal (1) unk Undetermined because the airplane and pilot were not located.
Aug 18, 2022 Atlantic Ocean, AO N6713A Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's suicide.
Aug 18, 2022 Watsonville, CA N49931 Fatal (3) destroyed The failure of the pilot of the multi-engine airplane to see and avoid the single-engine airplane while performing a straight-in approach for landing.
Aug 13, 2022 Page, AZ N9582M Fatal (2) substantial
The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during low altitude cruise flight, which resulted in a water ditching. Contributing to the sev…

The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during low altitude cruise flight, which resulted in a water ditching. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s failure to extend the flaps during the ditching, which increased the impact forces to the occupants.

Aug 09, 2022 Centennial, CO N727PC Fatal (1) destroyed
The loss of engine power during a departure climb for undetermined reasons and the aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and im…

The loss of engine power during a departure climb for undetermined reasons and the aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.

Jul 23, 2022 Puerto Plata, DR N210DE Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 2022 Gold Hill, CO N337KN Fatal (4) destroyed
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering with one engine inoperative, which resulted in an aerodynamic stal…

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering with one engine inoperative, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain.

Jul 15, 2022 Puerto Lopez, OF HK1368 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 15, 2022 Shelby, MI N3659Y Fatal (2) destroyed
The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to commence the flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and…

The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to commence the flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to initiate the flight.

Jul 14, 2022 Buffalo, WY N731BJ Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into localized instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an encounter wi…

The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into localized instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an encounter with convective turbulence and a subsequent loss of control and in-flight breakup.

Jun 24, 2022 Mendon, UT N934JH Fatal (2) substantial
The flight instructor’s failure to recover from a developed spin, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight i…

The flight instructor’s failure to recover from a developed spin, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to enter the maneuver below the operator’s altitude limitation.

Jun 18, 2022 Porterville, CA N3835U Fatal (1) destroyed
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the elevator control assembly hardware, which resulted in an in-flight disconnection of the elevato…

Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the elevator control assembly hardware, which resulted in an in-flight disconnection of the elevator and elevator counterweight and the pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control.

Jun 15, 2022 Itaituba, BR PT-JUM Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 06, 2022 Kenedy, TX N2118R Fatal (2) destroyed A loss of airplane control on final approach for reasons that could not be determined.
Jun 04, 2022 Chirijox, GT TG-PIM Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 03, 2022 Oceanside, CA N7581F Fatal (1) substantial
The right-seated pilot’s failure to correct the left-seated pilot’s mismanagement of the engine thrust, which resulted in undesired speed and thrust o…

The right-seated pilot’s failure to correct the left-seated pilot’s mismanagement of the engine thrust, which resulted in undesired speed and thrust oscillations during the final approach and a subsequent descent into terrain.

Jun 02, 2022 Klobuck, PL SP-AKW Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 29, 2022 Slunj, HR D-EGLF Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
May 26, 2022 Sandy Lake First Nation, CA C-GBGJ Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 26, 2022 Show Low, AZ N5532R Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot’s improper leaning of the engine during an extended period of time, which caused an exhaust valve to become stuck and led to the partial los…

The pilot’s improper leaning of the engine during an extended period of time, which caused an exhaust valve to become stuck and led to the partial loss of engine power during the accident flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt a second takeoff without having the engine further examined.

May 26, 2022 Wauwatosa, WI N4978B Fatal (1) substantial The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a stall from which the student pilot could not recover.
May 20, 2022 MACIZO DEL AUYÁN-TEPUI, OF YV1729 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 20, 2022 Wayne, NE N76075 Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on final approach while conducting traditional short takeoff and landing operations …

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on final approach while conducting traditional short takeoff and landing operations in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin from which the pilot could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the competitive environment, which likely influenced the pilot’s approach speed and the subsequent loss of control.

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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