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
Dec 15, 2013 Bethel, AK N20109 Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Dec 13, 2013 Farmingdale, NJ N2854E Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Dec 07, 2013 Columbia Station, OH N93756 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flight planning and decision to land on the soft grass/turf runway which resulted in a nose over.
Dec 02, 2013 Walton, IN N810QS Incident substantial The inflight separation of the upper and lower right engine cowlings for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
Dec 01, 2013 Richland, WA N7592V Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention and not using a check…

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention and not using a checklist.

Nov 30, 2013 Portland, ME N4478U Incident substantial The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing.
Nov 29, 2013 Florence, OR N6575X Incident substantial The failure of the hydraulic power pack, which prevented the extension of the landing gear and resulted in a partial gear-up landing.
Nov 27, 2013 Lake Providence, LA N21ME Incident substantial The pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and incorrect use of the fuel boost pump which resulted in a total loss of engine power at a low altitude.
Nov 25, 2013 Hopewell, AL N16078 Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and preflight and inflight fuel p…

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and preflight and inflight fuel planning that did not account for increased headwind.

Nov 24, 2013 New Orleans, LA N113SF Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after starting the engine, which resulted in a collision with a building.
Nov 23, 2013 Nenana, AK N8310Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Nov 17, 2013 Oceanside, CA N6186R Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to determine the actual onboard fuel quantity before beginning the flight, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power due t…

The pilot's failure to determine the actual onboard fuel quantity before beginning the flight, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's habitual reliance solely on the cockpit fuel flow/totalizer unit to determine fuel quantity rather than measuring the actual amount.

Nov 16, 2013 St. Augustine, FL N873EF Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind.
Nov 16, 2013 Akita City, JA JA4000 Incident minor <br /><br />
Nov 13, 2013 Livermore, CA N821EB Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Nov 12, 2013 Juneau, AK N709SB Incident substantial The pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a nose over.
Nov 03, 2013 St. Johns, AZ N3148C Incident substantial A total loss of engine power while on final approach due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning.
Nov 01, 2013 Braggadocio, MO N94371 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.
Oct 27, 2013 Scipio, UT N761BP 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.

Oct 27, 2013 Wauchula, FL N725AS Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Oct 26, 2013 Livingston, AL N684RA Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate soft-field technique during the precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…

The pilot's inadequate soft-field technique during the precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in departure with an open fuel port and the subsequent in-flight, overboard venting of the fuel supply.

Oct 25, 2013 Borger, TX N398MA Incident substantial The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication.
Oct 23, 2013 Lodi, CA N6942R Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Oct 22, 2013 Wailea, HI N861MA Incident substantial
Improper maintenance that resulted in contamination of the engine's compressor turbine disc and blade assembly by glass bead remnants, which resulted …

Improper maintenance that resulted in contamination of the engine's compressor turbine disc and blade assembly by glass bead remnants, which resulted in a blade failure.

Oct 21, 2013 Butte, MT N156JM Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane 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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