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
Mar 26, 2014 Inarajan, USA N9551L Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomali…

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

Mar 26, 2014 Traverse City, MI N580QS Incident
The inoperative galley drain tube heater, which allowed water within the tube to freeze and led to its failure; the tube’s failure allowed water to dr…

The inoperative galley drain tube heater, which allowed water within the tube to freeze and led to its failure; the tube’s failure allowed water to drain onto the rudder cables and freeze and resulted in the rudder binding during landing.

Mar 23, 2014 Knoxville, TN N8893V Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with an obstacle.
Mar 23, 2014 St. Petersburg, FL N211PP Incident substantial
The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion in the selected tank and a subsequent loss of engine power due to fu…

The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion in the selected tank and a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Mar 22, 2014 Mt Olive, NC N8988B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.
Mar 22, 2014 Albacete, SP EC-GQB Incident substantial <br /><br />
Mar 21, 2014 Philadelphia, PA N309JK Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions.
Mar 21, 2014 Marine City, MI N739RX Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 20, 2014 Charleston, SC N5929M Incident substantial Inadequate maintenance, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear during landing.
Mar 17, 2014 Marathon, FL N210JZ Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the possibilit…

The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the possibility of intermittent landing gear operation due to a faulty hydraulic power pack contactor.

Mar 16, 2014 Zephyrhills, FL N125DS Incident substantial
The pilots' inadequate in-flight planning and improper selection of runway 36 for landing, which resulted in a significant quartering tailwind during …

The pilots' inadequate in-flight planning and improper selection of runway 36 for landing, which resulted in a significant quartering tailwind during the landing, exceedance of the airplane's braking capability, and a subsequent runway overrun.

Mar 14, 2014 Brooksville, FL N80457 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to compensate for the reported crosswind conditions resulting in the wings contacting the ground.
Mar 09, 2014 Eden Prairie, MN N4764B Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff with a gusty crosswind.
Mar 08, 2014 Wapakoneta, OH N69980 Incident substantial
A fire due to a fuel leak of the cabin heater system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane, which failed to ide…

A fire due to a fuel leak of the cabin heater system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane, which failed to identify leaks in the heater system.

Mar 08, 2014 Charlottesville, VA N5423J Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and substantial damage to the firewall.
Mar 07, 2014 San Luis Obispo, CA N2252D Incident substantial
Corrosion of the bulkhead assembly in the left main landing gearbox area, which resulted in the structural failure of the bulkhead and the subsequent …

Corrosion of the bulkhead assembly in the left main landing gearbox area, which resulted in the structural failure of the bulkhead and the subsequent landing gear collapse.

Mar 07, 2014 Pittstown, NJ N1319U Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Mar 05, 2014 Jackson, TN N9417Z Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the lower vacuum pump.
Feb 28, 2014 Fredericksburg, TX N30AW Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusting crosswind.
Feb 26, 2014 South Bend, IN N9801V Incident substantial The pilot involved and the phase of flight when the damage was incurred were not determined.
Feb 25, 2014 Ramona, CA N91712 Incident substantial
The student pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision wi…

The student pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.

Feb 23, 2014 Bountiful, UT N18DP Incident substantial Fuel starvation due to the in-flight loosening of the fuel lines attached to the fuel flow indicator as a result of inadequate maintenance.
Feb 18, 2014 Toussus-Le-Noble, FR N876DT Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 15, 2014 Glendale, AZ N738BH Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a tax…

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.

Feb 15, 2014 Mansfield, MA N2143X Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach glide path, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank.
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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