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 16, 2018 La Paz, MX XB-ODX Fatal (2) Investigation pending
Oct 16, 2018 Canoncito, NM N9326G Fatal (2) substantial
The partial loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Contributing to the accident was the fractured carburetor heat control cable, which re…

The partial loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Contributing to the accident was the fractured carburetor heat control cable, which rendered the carburetor heat inoperative.

Oct 15, 2018 Denver, CO N76154 Incident substantial The pilot’s inadvertent brake application, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent nose-over.
Oct 14, 2018 Vergennes, VT N73345 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while taxiing.
Oct 14, 2018 Wasserkuppe, GE D-EFJX Fatal substantial Investigation pending
Oct 14, 2018 Payson, AZ N433CS Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a sub…

The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a subsequent loss of control.

Oct 14, 2018 Lawrenceville, GA N996SB Incident substantial
The student pilot's improper pitch application, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent fire. Contributing to the accident was the student’s f…

The student pilot's improper pitch application, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent fire. Contributing to the accident was the student’s failure to give over the flight controls to the flight instructor when instructed to do so.

Oct 13, 2018 Hudson, CO N1881N Minor substantial The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Oct 11, 2018 East Yorkshire, UK G-BGSV Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 11, 2018 Anchorage, AK N6492H Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and her subsequent failur…

The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land at a nearby airstrip.

Oct 10, 2018 Marina, CA N89266 Incident substantial The pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.
Oct 08, 2018 Midrand, SF ZS-PZT Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 08, 2018 Rolla, MO N685JM Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a left quartering tailwind.
Oct 06, 2018 Lugano, SZ OE-FID Incident minor Investigation pending
Oct 05, 2018 Marathon, TX N553CM Incident substantial The pilot's failure to see and avoid a cow on the airstrip during landing.
Oct 05, 2018 Stockton, CA N78239 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Oct 04, 2018 Wagoner, OK N8495Z Minor substantial Maintenance personnel’s improper maintenance of the magnetos, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Oct 04, 2018 Albermarle, NC N52881 Incident substantial
The pilot's improper decision to attempt a gear-up glide to the runway and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contribut…

The pilot's improper decision to attempt a gear-up glide to the runway and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist before landing.

Oct 03, 2018 Bauchi, NI 5N-HAR Incident minor Investigation pending
Oct 03, 2018 Hailey, ID N180BG Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
Oct 01, 2018 Keokuk, IA N89AM Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to correctly identify the runway environment during an instrument approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions becaus…

The pilot's failure to correctly identify the runway environment during an instrument approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions because he mistook building lights for runway lights, which resulted in landing short of the runway.

Oct 01, 2018 Farmingdale, NJ N94658 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing for departure.
Oct 01, 2018 Yécora, MX N8388Z Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 01, 2018 Lakeland, FL N24752 Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose gear collapsing.
Sep 30, 2018 La Verne, CA N46321 Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a turn, which resulted in an ae…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined engine anomaly.

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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