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
May 13, 2014 Sinop, BR PT-WHT Incident substantial <br /><br />
May 13, 2014 Nampa, ID N5281D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
May 09, 2014 Deland, FL N493ER Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student …

The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot resulting in abnormal runway contact and damage to the airplane.

May 09, 2014 Columbus, OH N718MV Incident substantial
The flight crew’s decision to attempt an engine start in conditions that exceeded the engine's maximum allowable ground start crosswind component limi…

The flight crew’s decision to attempt an engine start in conditions that exceeded the engine's maximum allowable ground start crosswind component limitation.

May 05, 2014 Rock Springs, WY N323JC Incident substantial
Maintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque to the engine cylinder through bolts during replacement of the No. 1 cylinder, which result…

Maintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque to the engine cylinder through bolts during replacement of the No. 1 cylinder, which resulted in the displacement of the No. 2 main bearing, the bearing shifting, and a catastrophic engine failure.

May 03, 2014 Murieta, CA N8603X Incident substantial
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff at the initial veer …

The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff at the initial veer off.

May 03, 2014 Soldotna, AK N3469C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to recognize a wind shift, resulting in a tailwind landing, loss of control, and ground loop.
Apr 30, 2014 Cooper Landing, AK N3024F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to correctly use carburetor heat, resulting in a loss of engine power and collision with terrain.
Apr 28, 2014 Fairbanks, AK N77336 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop.
Apr 26, 2014 Port Orange, FL N300ET Incident minor
The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing and his failure to go around when he recognized that he would not be able to sto…

The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing and his failure to go around when he recognized that he would not be able to stop the airplane on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Apr 25, 2014 Llano, TX N9373F Incident substantial
The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact fai…

The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Apr 22, 2014 Gilford, NH N262ME Incident substantial
The pilot misjudged the float equipped airplane's altitude while maneuvering above the surface of a lake, which resulted in a float inadvertently cont…

The pilot misjudged the float equipped airplane's altitude while maneuvering above the surface of a lake, which resulted in a float inadvertently contacting the water. Contributing to the accident were the glassy water conditions and pilot's lack of recent experience in amphibious airplanes.

Apr 22, 2014 Horseshoe Bay, TX N866BS Incident substantial The failure of the drive mechanism for the gearbox motor, which resulted in the gear not extending for the landing.
Apr 22, 2014 Huntsville, AL N35553 Incident substantial The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Apr 19, 2014 Somerville, NJ N2219T Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind.
Apr 19, 2014 Huron, SD N9285A Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing.
Apr 10, 2014 Everett, WA N1152Z Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway surface and colliding with…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway surface and colliding with a sign.

Apr 10, 2014 Colebrook, NH N2143N Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to power out of soft snow with a gusty quartering tailwind which resulted in the tail of the airplane rising and the airplane nos…

The pilot's decision to power out of soft snow with a gusty quartering tailwind which resulted in the tail of the airplane rising and the airplane nosing over.

Apr 08, 2014 Leesburg, VA N4862U Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to t…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions.

Apr 08, 2014 Albuquerque, NM N5306U Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing.
Apr 08, 2014 Shaw Island, WA N685S Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare with a gusting tailwind.
Apr 07, 2014 Daytona Beach, FL N2630B Incident substantial
The inadvertent encounter with a microburst during taxi from landing that resulted in the aircraft being turned over inverted and receiving substantia…

The inadvertent encounter with a microburst during taxi from landing that resulted in the aircraft being turned over inverted and receiving substantial damage.

Apr 05, 2014 Larimore, ND N510ND Incident substantial
Failure of the pilot to attain and maintain sufficient control inputs to compensate for the crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the flight ins…

Failure of the pilot to attain and maintain sufficient control inputs to compensate for the crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the pilot and the flight.

Apr 01, 2014 Anacortes, WA N19982 Incident substantial The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing roll resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
Mar 27, 2014 North Pole, AK N3125D Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on a snow covered runway, which resulted in a collision with a terra…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on a snow covered runway, which resulted in a collision with a terrain.

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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