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
Feb 20, 2025 Waterville, WA N7792A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
Feb 19, 2025 Aerocity airstrip, EC HC-CAZ Incident minor Investigation pending
Feb 19, 2025 La Puntilla, EC HC-CAZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 18, 2025 Greenville, MS N7486S Incident substantial
The pilots’ inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion…

The pilots’ inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing into wooded terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision during the instructional flight.

Feb 18, 2025 Oxnard, CA N3901L Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
Feb 17, 2025 Breckenridge, TX N597JC Incident destroyed The mechanic’s failure to properly install the throttle cable hardware resulting in a separation of the cable and loss of engine throttle control.
Feb 17, 2025 Pearland, TX N2913E Incident substantial The pilot’s poor flight planning and decision making, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Feb 16, 2025 Flagstaff, AZ N105DF Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 16, 2025 Minersville, UT N151GW Incident substantial
The failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue that originated from an impact pit sustained at an unknown time. Contributing to the accident was th…

The failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue that originated from an impact pit sustained at an unknown time. Contributing to the accident was the failure of unknown maintenance personnel to detect and repair the impact pit before painting the propeller, which obscured the damage.

Feb 15, 2025 Syracuse, NY N1178F Incident substantial The truck driver’s to see and avoid the airplane, which resulted in a collision.
Feb 09, 2025 Auburn, CA N92467 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper use of throttle and brakes during engine start that resulted in a loss of control and impact with a hangar.
Feb 09, 2025 Rock Hill, SC N84048 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborded crosswind landing.
Feb 07, 2025 Tusayan, AZ N9317M Incident substantial An encounter with wind gusts, which resulted in a loss of control and a collapse of the nose landing gear.
Feb 06, 2025 Waco, TX N798SP Incident substantial
The student pilot’s inadequate landing flare that led to a bounced landing, and her improper pitch control during the attempted recovery that resulted…

The student pilot’s inadequate landing flare that led to a bounced landing, and her improper pitch control during the attempted recovery that resulted in a nose down pitch attitude upon the second touchdown.

Feb 06, 2025 Llano, TX N73081 Incident substantial
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, that resulted in a ground loop, and a susbquent runway excurs…

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, that resulted in a ground loop, and a susbquent runway excursion.

Feb 05, 2025 Fort Myers, FL N94JA Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing.
Feb 03, 2025 Novo Progresso, OF PT-JTP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 03, 2025 Clarksville, TN N62112 Incident substantial The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which allowed the partially secured engine cowl to separate in flight.
Feb 02, 2025 Ramona, CA N5268K Incident substantial An in-flight collision with a bird in the airport traffic pattern.
Feb 02, 2025 Anchorage, AK N3206U Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
Jan 29, 2025 Kennesaw, GA N1159K Incident substantial
The student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path and the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the landing approach, which res…

The student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path and the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.

Jan 27, 2025 Air Force Academy, CO N51387 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach after encountering an unexpected windshear.
Jan 25, 2025 PARÁ DE MINAS - MINAS GERAIS, OF PR-NEI Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 18, 2025 Prescott, AZ N4626K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 17, 2025 Smyrna, TN N21254 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate approach path, resulting in the airplane contacting a tree during a landing approach at night.
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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