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
Sep 14, 2014 Naples, FL N21670 Incident substantial
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to la…

The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to land due to the deteriorating weather conditions.

Sep 13, 2014 Nenana, AK N2419F Incident substantial
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing during dark night…

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing during dark night conditions.

Sep 13, 2014 Gaithersburg, MD N5132C Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to execute a missed approach after recognizing that the airplane was not aligned with the wet runway, which resulted in a long lan…

The pilot’s failure to execute a missed approach after recognizing that the airplane was not aligned with the wet runway, which resulted in a long landing with a tailwind and a subsequent runway overrun.

Sep 11, 2014 Oxford, WI N3510Q Incident substantial The pilot did not compensate for the decrease in the crosswind when he descended below the tree line during the landing.
Sep 07, 2014 Gakona, AK N432X Incident substantial The pilot's inability to maintain directional control after the airplane's main landing gear tire deflated during takeoff.
Sep 06, 2014 Gustavus, AK N3862G Incident substantial
The motor vehicles operators' lack of attention, and improper decision to cross the runway with the runway alert system active, resulting in a collisi…

The motor vehicles operators' lack of attention, and improper decision to cross the runway with the runway alert system active, resulting in a collision with the airplane.

Sep 04, 2014 Palmer, AK N1661D Incident substantial The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.
Sep 01, 2014 Santa Rosa, CA N67367 Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate flare resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 27, 2014 El Dorado, KS N101JB Incident substantial A fatigue failure of the left engine’s throttle cable, which resulted in the loss of left engine power.
Aug 25, 2014 Luray, VA N436DC Incident substantial A loss of control and subsequent runway excursion while attempting to avoid a collision with a deer on takeoff.
Aug 21, 2014 Pittstown, NJ N2466J Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any a…

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Aug 17, 2014 Farmingdale, NY N292LC Incident substantial The failure of the aluminum nipple fuel supply line fitting, which resulted in an engine compartment fire.
Aug 16, 2014 Santa Ynez, CA N10033 Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate flare and loss of aircraft control during landing, which resulted in multiple bounces.
Aug 16, 2014 Augusta, KS N60PE Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
Aug 14, 2014 Oxford, NC N8432U Incident substantial
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for w…

The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.

Aug 14, 2014 Gustavus, AK N2121G Incident substantial The pilot's unstable landing approach which resulted in a long landing, and subsequent collision with terrain.
Aug 13, 2014 Columbus, NM N9849V Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to release the load of agricultural product before the landing approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during an ini…

The pilot’s failure to release the load of agricultural product before the landing approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during an initial climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.

Aug 13, 2014 PINE BLUFFS, WY N2830X Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.
Aug 10, 2014 Salmon, ID N7784A Incident substantial
A loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies tha…

A loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Jul 29, 2014 Pine Bluff, AR N9836H Incident substantial The inadvertent aerodynamic stall during landing in crosswind conditions.
Jul 27, 2014 Clayton, GA N2275G Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a tree and then obstacles during the subsequent…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a tree and then obstacles during the subsequent aborted takeoff.

Jul 26, 2014 Warren, ID N624M Incident substantial
The pilot's attempt to depart on an unpaved road, which he mistook for the unpaved runway. Contributing to the accident was the fact that the road and…

The pilot's attempt to depart on an unpaved road, which he mistook for the unpaved runway. Contributing to the accident was the fact that the road and the runway were conjoined for the first few hundred feet of the runway.

Jul 23, 2014 Milford, NE N730GU Incident substantial
The pilot's improper engine mixture setting which reduced available engine power, and his inadvertent retraction of flaps which resulted in an impact …

The pilot's improper engine mixture setting which reduced available engine power, and his inadvertent retraction of flaps which resulted in an impact with crops and terrain.

Jul 22, 2014 Chatham, MA N1066R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
Jul 21, 2014 Greenfield, IN N4545U Incident substantial The student pilot failed to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
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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