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
Feb 13, 2014 Galion, OH N3882J Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power on climbout for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any an…

A total loss of engine power on climbout for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Feb 13, 2014 Ellsworth, KS N816KS Incident substantial the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Feb 11, 2014 Belen, NM N300EM Incident substantial The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard for the intended flight.
Feb 09, 2014 Lexington, TX N6061B Incident substantial The pilot’s improper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Feb 04, 2014 Eastsound, WA N78330 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in gusty wind conditions.
Feb 04, 2014 Elk City, OK N61YP Incident substantial The pilot’s descent below the published minimum descent altitude for the instrument approach procedure, which resulted in impact with a utility pole.
Feb 03, 2014 Fort Pierce, FL N828BM Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jan 28, 2014 Aurora, CO N8133M Incident substantial Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
Jan 27, 2014 Immokalee, FL N21670 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jan 26, 2014 Wikieup, AZ N2594V Incident destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.
Jan 26, 2014 Eustis, NE N1833R Incident substantial A catastrophic engine failure, which was initiated by the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod cap.
Jan 26, 2014 Milan, IL N4VN Incident substantial
The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a t…

The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during a short final approach.
Jan 23, 2014 Ashland, MO N414CJ Incident substantial The in-flight failure of both engines due to water contamination.
Jan 19, 2014 Winchester, VA N1960C Incident substantial The pilot's attempt to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in loss of aircraft control, a runway excursion, and collision with a runway sign.
Jan 15, 2014 Coldwater, MI N10MF Incident substantial
Airport personnel did not remove the snow banks from the intersecting runway and/or close the intersection runway, which resulted in the airplane impa…

Airport personnel did not remove the snow banks from the intersecting runway and/or close the intersection runway, which resulted in the airplane impacting the snow banks. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility inhibiting the pilot's ability to see the plowed snow hazard.
Jan 05, 2014 Cotulla, TX N55277 Incident substantial
The student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing. The flight instructor's failure to monitor the flight contributed to the acc…

The student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing. The flight instructor's failure to monitor the flight contributed to the accident.
Jan 04, 2014 Marana, AZ N76463 Incident substantial
The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll out when the right brake did not release completely after he applied, then rele…

The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll out when the right brake did not release completely after he applied, then released brake pressure, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the taxi speed.
Dec 31, 2013 Honiley, UK N380CR Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 31, 2013 Salinas, CA N369JJ Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Dec 29, 2013 Paradis, LA N491CC Incident substantial The collision with a bird which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
Dec 27, 2013 Littleton, NC N1833X Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Dec 24, 2013 Miami, FL N17223 Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare during a gusty, crosswind landing.
Dec 23, 2013 Fullerton, CA N80238 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Dec 22, 2013 Carson City, NV N185CY Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over.
Dec 17, 2013 Burlington, NC N963CP Incident substantial A loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the elevator control system.
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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