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
Jun 27, 2025 Chartres, FR F-GYDS Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 26, 2025 Mount Gilead, OH N3619J Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn during initial climb and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, …

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn during initial climb and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.

Jun 26, 2025 Nahunta, GA N4953N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 25, 2025 Denali Park, AK N2655D Incident substantial The failure of the left main landing gear spring due to a fatigue fracture during landing on uneven terrain.
Jun 24, 2025 Maklar, HU D-EADB Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 24, 2025 Calera, AL N34655 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 24, 2025 Fayetteville, TN N5045Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 23, 2025 Port Graham, AK N8630Z Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 23, 2025 Pace, FL N262AL Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 20, 2025 Rockford, WA N2680Y Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough t…

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.

Jun 19, 2025 Brookshire, TX N7299Q Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.
Jun 19, 2025 Billings, MT N79306 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 2025 Salvador, OF PT-LKC Incident unk Investigation pending
Jun 18, 2025 Three Points, AZ N6436F Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 2025 Falun, WI N932DB Incident substantial
The pilot experiencing the featureless terrain illusion during the approach which gave the perception that the airplane was at a higher altitude over …

The pilot experiencing the featureless terrain illusion during the approach which gave the perception that the airplane was at a higher altitude over the glassy water surface than it was, resulting in the airplane impacting the water.

Jun 17, 2025 Heber City, UT N6349S Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.
Jun 16, 2025 Mount Surprise, AS VH-TSS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 15, 2025 Fort Morgan, CO N1996C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.
Jun 15, 2025 Willow Creek, MT N71450 Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 14, 2025 Westplains, CO N682RS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 14, 2025 Modesto, CA N4909T Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for landing.
Jun 13, 2025 Hyampom, CA N78720 Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and a subsequent impact with terrain dur…

The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and a subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landing.

Jun 08, 2025 Flagstaff, AZ N605NB Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in variable and gusty wind, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jun 08, 2025 San Diego, CA N414BA Fatal (6) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 08, 2025 Mineral Wells, TX N7376N Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the …

The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane checklist.

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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