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
Apr 20, 2019 Reedsburg, WI N59DW Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Apr 15, 2019 Nome, AK N5163E Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into an area of mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological conditions, which resu…

The pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into an area of mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of instrument proficiency.

Apr 14, 2019 New York, NY N5296H Minor substantial
The pilot's decision to initiate a flight into low instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in six missed approaches at two airports and a t…

The pilot's decision to initiate a flight into low instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in six missed approaches at two airports and a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the external pressure the pilot felt to complete the accident flight despite the poor weather conditions.

Apr 14, 2019 Limington, ME N4796B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touchdown, which resulted in runway excursion onto snow.
Apr 14, 2019 Bangor, ME N4916B Minor substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 13, 2019 Bournemouth, Dorset, UK N680KH Incident Investigation pending
Apr 11, 2019 Marysville, OH N2238T Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and …

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.

Apr 11, 2019 Fullteron, CA N9964L Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.
Apr 11, 2019 Fulton, NY N3795J Serious (1) substantial
A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to leave the carburetor heat on fully after his initial app…

A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to leave the carburetor heat on fully after his initial application of carburetor heat.

Apr 08, 2019 Lancaster, PA N68727 Minor substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway marker.
Apr 08, 2019 Wongabel, AS VH-DJN Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 04, 2019 Edgefield, SC N7622M Incident substantial
The total loss of engine power due to a stuck engine exhaust valve. Contributing to the loss of engine power was the pilot’s failure to properly addre…

The total loss of engine power due to a stuck engine exhaust valve. Contributing to the loss of engine power was the pilot’s failure to properly address the recurring stuck exhaust valve issue.

Apr 02, 2019 Solunska glava (LBSF), MK D-EUIB Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 02, 2019 Clemson, SC N54222 Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack when it inad…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack when it inadvertently became airborne, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Mar 31, 2019 Placerville, CA N7033Q Incident substantial The partial loss of engine power due to an improperly maintained carburetor.
Mar 31, 2019 Stephenville, TX N902RA Minor substantial
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in gusting cr…

The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind for landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.

Mar 30, 2019 Fort Myers, FL N4335R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to remain clear of a light pole while taxiing.
Mar 29, 2019 Ormond Beach, FL N195PC Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the nose landing gear collapsing.
Mar 28, 2019 Spring, TX N494JB Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane directional control while taxiing at an unsafe ground speed.
Mar 26, 2019 Pella, IA N7127G Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in the i…

The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in the instructor landing the airplane in grass left of the runway and a subsequent nose-over.

Mar 26, 2019 Newton, KS N76268 Incident substantial The loss of engine power after the No. 1 connecting rod end separated as a result of oil starvation, which led to the forced landing and nose-over.
Mar 24, 2019 Philadelphia, PA N358MN Incident substantial
The pilot’s and flight instructor's failure to verify that the landing gear were extended, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the ac…

The pilot’s and flight instructor's failure to verify that the landing gear were extended, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadvertent pulling of the landing gear motor circuit, which prevented the landing gear from extending.

Mar 23, 2019 Loveland, CO N7879N Serious (1) substantial
An inflight loss of control on landing approach due to encountering a down-draft, and the pilot's failure to take timely action to abandon the approac…

An inflight loss of control on landing approach due to encountering a down-draft, and the pilot's failure to take timely action to abandon the approach and perform a go-around.

Mar 23, 2019 Lafayette, LA N2744Q Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Mar 22, 2019 Bocona, VE YV1606 Fatal (1) 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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