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 19, 2019 Dallesport, OR N8260Z Incident destroyed The pilot’s improper pitch control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a bounced landing and landing gear collapse.
Jul 18, 2019 Mesquite, NV N320JT Minor destroyed The pilot's operation of the airplane while intoxicated, which resulted in a loss of airplane control on landing.
Jul 17, 2019 Talkeetna, AK N121EE Incident substantial A fracture of the right outboard landing gear bracket for undetermined reasons.
Jul 16, 2019 Grand Canyon, AZ N1079M Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground.
Jul 16, 2019 Salmon, ID N4876N Incident substantial
The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing on a wet grass runway and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accid…

The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing on a wet grass runway and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway which degraded braking.

Jul 16, 2019 Ocean City, MD N9715B Incident substantial A partial loss of power due to the liberation or failure of the No. 2 cylinder's exhaust valve.
Jul 15, 2019 Hurricane, UT N6330N Serious (1) substantial
Maintenance personnel's improper installation of a throttle cable to the throttle body arm, which resulted in a throttle detachment during takeoff and…

Maintenance personnel's improper installation of a throttle cable to the throttle body arm, which resulted in a throttle detachment during takeoff and subsequent loss of power.  Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the throttle installation by the certified mechanic.

Jul 15, 2019 Bison, SD N2946D Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent ground loop.
Jul 14, 2019 Knox, IN N2863J Serious (1) substantial The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.
Jul 14, 2019 Cascade, ID N131DV Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper leaning of the engine.
Jul 14, 2019 Elkton, FL N35585 Incident substantial
The pilot under instruction's failure to follow the flight instructor’s directions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and subsequent …

The pilot under instruction's failure to follow the flight instructor’s directions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Jul 14, 2019 Elkhart, IN N29516 Minor substantial
An inadvertent engine start of the airplane and subsequent takeoff without the pilot on-board for reasons that could not be determined based on availa…

An inadvertent engine start of the airplane and subsequent takeoff without the pilot on-board for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.

Jul 13, 2019 Summit, SC N3886V Incident substantial A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice formation.
Jul 13, 2019 Katy, TX N517LA Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot’s loss of airplane control and subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Jul 12, 2019 Orlando, FL N262BK Incident substantial The airplane’s impact with a bird during approach.
Jul 11, 2019 Talkeetna, AK N91299 Incident substantial The pilot's improper soft-field landing technique, which resulted in a nose-over.
Jul 11, 2019 Lincoln, MO N2467G Incident substantial
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing…

The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing.

Jul 11, 2019 Vineyard Haven, MA N677DM Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain lateral position in relation to the instrument approach course at night in instrument meteorological conditions, which…

The pilot's failure to maintain lateral position in relation to the instrument approach course at night in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with a tree.

Jul 10, 2019 Petersburg, VA N757PU Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to verify that the main landing gear were extended, which resulted in landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing t…

The pilot's failure to verify that the main landing gear were extended, which resulted in landing with partially extended landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker.

Jul 10, 2019 Anji, CH B-10NH Fatal (1) Investigation pending
Jul 08, 2019 Bethel, AK N9448B Minor destroyed
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's c…

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s decision to perform an approach to a short runway at an excessive airspeed and his late decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in a slow climb at a reduced safe margin above stall airspeed.

Jul 08, 2019 Newport, OR N9919V Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's improper verification of the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss …

The pilot's improper verification of the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.

Jul 07, 2019 Okeechobee, FL N52031 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional while landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jul 06, 2019 Oxford, MS N994CP Fatal (1) destroyed
The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go around with a tailwind, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with…

The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go around with a tailwind, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.

Jul 06, 2019 Paris, TX N757YK Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a hay bale left of the runwa…

The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a hay bale left of the runway, and his improper decision to perform a soft-field takeoff without adequate practice.

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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