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
Oct 14, 2013 Christmas, FL N65704 Incident substantial An inflight collision with a bird during cruise flight.
Oct 12, 2013 Lincoln, NE N368PK Incident substantial
The airplane’s encounter with a flock of American White Pelicans, which resulted in one bird striking the right outboard wing during en route climb fr…

The airplane’s encounter with a flock of American White Pelicans, which resulted in one bird striking the right outboard wing during en route climb from the departure airport.

Oct 10, 2013 Tomball, TX N999UF Incident substantial The student pilot delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in the airplane going off the end of the runway and impacting trees.
Oct 09, 2013 Onaway, MI N9757N Incident substantial An inadvertent collision with a deer during landing.
Oct 08, 2013 Ridgely, MD N4216V Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Sep 30, 2013 Rio Vista, TX N8878B Incident substantial
The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after an excessive takeoff run from a grass airstrip, which resulte…

The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after an excessive takeoff run from a grass airstrip, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remediation.

Sep 29, 2013 Pilot Point, AK N1592F Incident substantial The pilot's decision to land the airplane on the ramp, in the vicinity of buildings, in gusty wind conditions.
Sep 29, 2013 Santa Teresa, NM N3078F Incident substantial A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies were found during the postaccident engine examination.
Sep 25, 2013 Weatherford, OK N8472Z Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during descent.
Sep 22, 2013 Goodhue, MN N94303 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Sep 18, 2013 Newport News, VA N58482 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a runway excursion.
Sep 16, 2013 San Luis Obispo, CA N712SB Incident substantial
The pilot's inadvertent action of retracting the landing gear instead of the flaps during the landing roll, which resulted in the right main landing g…

The pilot's inadvertent action of retracting the landing gear instead of the flaps during the landing roll, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing.

Sep 16, 2013 Redmond, OR N5112E Incident substantial The pilot's inability to counter an unexpected wind gust after touchdown, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Sep 14, 2013 Meadow Creek, MT N4324N Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough turf runway.
Sep 14, 2013 Casa Grande, AZ N6324B Incident substantial
A loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies t…

A loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Sep 14, 2013 Iliamna, AK N2736C Incident substantial The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a mound while landing on a remote airstrip.
Sep 12, 2013 Spanish Fork, UT N87653 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to properly manage fuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of power to the forward engine.
Sep 11, 2013 Victoria, TX N170TP Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Sep 09, 2013 Long Beach, CA N42EP Incident substantial The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to debris within the carburetor mixture metering sleeve.
Sep 08, 2013 Shellman Bluff, GA N7619X Incident substantial An inadvertent collision with a deer during landing.
Sep 07, 2013 Gallup, NM N561AT Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control during the landing roll due to his diverted attention.
Sep 07, 2013 Hyannis, NE N3480F Incident substantial The pilot did not adequately compensate for the gusty wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing.
Sep 07, 2013 Mentasta Lake, AK N432X Incident substantial The pilots improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 06, 2013 Denver, CO N4791X Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with the runway surface. A contributing factor was the …

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with the runway surface. A contributing factor was the certified flight instructor delayed response to the pilot's improper landing.

Sep 05, 2013 Fort Myers, FL N210WS Incident substantial
The failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack system to provide sufficient pressure to lock the main landing gear in the down position. Contrib…

The failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack system to provide sufficient pressure to lock the main landing gear in the down position. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance and inspection of the landing gear system, the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical problem with the landing gear system, and the pilot’s failure to visually verify that the landing gear were down.

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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