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
Jan 12, 2025 Höxter, OF D-IATA Incident minor Investigation pending
Jan 11, 2025 Bankstown Aerodrome, AS VH-SQY Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 09, 2025 Mayfield, KY N4942G Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and nose landing gear collapse.
Jan 04, 2025 McKinney, TX N3589L Incident substantial
The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which r…

The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a nose down impact with the runway.

Dec 31, 2024 Anchorage, AK N3552E Incident substantial
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during touch-and-go operations on an ice-covered runway during her first s…

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during touch-and-go operations on an ice-covered runway during her first solo flight.

Dec 31, 2024 Los Alamos, NM N71074 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
Dec 28, 2024 Gallup, NM N505SW Incident substantial The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Dec 27, 2024 Pagosa Springs, CO N753MB Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 23, 2024 Waimea, HI N7143E Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate monitoring of the fuel status while en route, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Dec 19, 2024 Southport, NC N7085G Incident substantial
The pilot’s loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in the subseque…

The pilot’s loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in the subsequent overstress of the airplane during recovery.

Dec 13, 2024 Gig Harbor, WA N6750H Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.
Dec 12, 2024 Jefferson, GA N885GT Incident substantial The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.
Dec 11, 2024 Atlanta, GA N981AG Incident substantial
The vehicle driver’s inadequate visual lookout while driving on a non-licensed vehicle roadway in restricted visibility conditions, which resulted in …

The vehicle driver’s inadequate visual lookout while driving on a non-licensed vehicle roadway in restricted visibility conditions, which resulted in a collision with a taxiing airplane.

Dec 09, 2024 Barra Bonita, BR PR-WDK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 04, 2024 Glen Avon, OR N5330Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 30, 2024 Pearland, TX N2933N Incident substantial
The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot that resulted in a loss of directional control during landing, and the excessive u…

The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot that resulted in a loss of directional control during landing, and the excessive use of wheel brakes to regain directional control which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

Nov 29, 2024 Egegik, AK N9140R Incident substantial A failure of the right main landing gear leg for reasons that could not be determined.
Nov 25, 2024 Mason, MI N76061 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing rollout that resulted in a nose over and an impact with the runway.
Nov 23, 2024 Lewistown, MT N9533H Incident substantial The pilot’s inadvertent impact with a rock during a landing on a grass strip.
Nov 18, 2024 Crowley, LA N738PG Incident substantial
The pilot’s un-stabilized landing approach and high airspeed during the approach, that resulted in touchdown with insufficient runway remaining to sto…

The pilot’s un-stabilized landing approach and high airspeed during the approach, that resulted in touchdown with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane.

Nov 14, 2024 Los Angeles, CA N46028 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 09, 2024 Bridgeport, TX N49785 Incident destroyed
The student pilot’s delayed go-around from an unstabilized approach and failure to attain/maintain control during the go-around that resulted in an im…

The student pilot’s delayed go-around from an unstabilized approach and failure to attain/maintain control during the go-around that resulted in an impact with terrain.

Nov 09, 2024 Alcoa, TN N143MG Incident substantial The failure of the left engine throttle control shaft bushing during taxi, resulting in a full asymmetric power condition and a taxiway excursion.
Nov 08, 2024 Lancaster, CA N1977C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Nov 07, 2024 Ball Ground, GA N6444W Incident substantial
The pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a simulated loss of engine power during takeoff, which result…

The pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a simulated loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a taxiway sign.

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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