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
Jul 17, 1994 SACRAMENTO, CA N1259U Fatal (4) destroyed
the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff and his failure to retract the flaps prior to departure. A fac…

the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff and his failure to retract the flaps prior to departure. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.

Jul 16, 1994 CARRVILLE, CA N6052T Fatal (2) destroyed
a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The mountainous terrain and lack of a suitable forced landing area within gliding distance was a fac…

a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The mountainous terrain and lack of a suitable forced landing area within gliding distance was a factor in the accident.

Jul 16, 1994 TREMONT CITY, OH N1124V Fatal (4) destroyed
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATI…

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION.

Jul 15, 1994 INDIAN SHORES, FL N2827V Fatal (1) destroyed A BIRD COLLISION, WHICH RESULTED IN PILOT INCAPACITATION.
Jul 14, 1994 GREENVILLE, TX N310AE Fatal (2) destroyed
THE CFI'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE VMC, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL DURING THE SINGLE ENGINE G0-AROUND. FACTORS WERE NOT ATTAINING RUNWA…

THE CFI'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE VMC, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL DURING THE SINGLE ENGINE G0-AROUND. FACTORS WERE NOT ATTAINING RUNWAY ALIGNMENT AND THE CFI'S FAILURE TO RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR FOR THE GO-AROUND PROCEDURE.

Jul 13, 1994 TROUT RUN, PA N3150E Fatal (2) destroyed the delayed decision of the pilot to deviate from known weather which resulted in an inflight loss of control and impact with terrain.
Jul 12, 1994 RUNNING SPRINGS, CA N64193 Fatal (1) destroyed
the flying pilot's operation of the aircraft at an altitude that did not provide sufficient terrain clearance necessary to recover from an inadvertent…

the flying pilot's operation of the aircraft at an altitude that did not provide sufficient terrain clearance necessary to recover from an inadvertent, pilot-induced stall.

Jul 12, 1994 GREENVILLE, TN N18714 Fatal (2) substantial The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient terrain clearance, and his inadvertent stall at low altitude.
Jul 08, 1994 BEAVER ISLAND, MI N88XH Fatal (2) destroyed
Spatial disorientation of the pilot-in-command due to flight into known instrument meteorological conditions; factors in the accident were the fog and…

Spatial disorientation of the pilot-in-command due to flight into known instrument meteorological conditions; factors in the accident were the fog and low ceiling.

Jul 05, 1994 PALOUSE, WA N5833T Fatal (1) substantial THE INADVERTENT DISORIENTATION OF THE PILOT AFTER ENTERING INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FOG WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Jul 03, 1994 SANTA PAULA, CA N9300A Fatal (2) destroyed the noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into IMC conditions and the resultant in-flight loss of control.
Jun 21, 1994 PORT ANGELES, WA N8025B Fatal (1) destroyed LACK OF OIL AND CONNECTING ROD FAILURE. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS ROUGH/UNEVEN TERRAIN.
Jun 20, 1994 HALF MOON BAY, CA N761GZ Fatal (2) destroyed THE PILOT'S LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION.
Jun 18, 1994 MOHAWK, NY N4833B Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor is the pilot's overconfidence in his ability.
Jun 15, 1994 CARLSBAD, CA N421AG Fatal (2) destroyed A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RAISE THE FLAPS AND MAINTAIN ALTITUDE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
Jun 11, 1994 CULPEPPER, VA N210M Fatal (2) destroyed
the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control of the aircra…

the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the low ceilings and clouds.

Jun 09, 1994 BANNING, CA N6383H Fatal (3) destroyed THE FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS TO SEE AND AVOID EACH OTHER. THE HAZE WAS A FACTOR.
Jun 02, 1994 BLOOMINGBURG, OH N7972F Fatal (1) destroyed
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. THIS LED TO A STALL DURING THE INITIAL TAKEOFF AND CLIMB AT AN ALTITUDE THAT DID N…

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED. THIS LED TO A STALL DURING THE INITIAL TAKEOFF AND CLIMB AT AN ALTITUDE THAT DID NOT PERMIT A RECOVERY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PRESENCE OF SUNGLARE DURING THE TAKEOFF, WHICH RESTRICTED VISUAL CUES.

May 31, 1994 ROOSEVELT, AZ N6305J Fatal (1) destroyed
the pilot's selection of an inadequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering over a lake. A factor in the accident was the calm glassy water c…

the pilot's selection of an inadequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering over a lake. A factor in the accident was the calm glassy water conditions which may have affected the pilot's perception of his actual height above the water.

May 28, 1994 BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV N3472Q Fatal (2) destroyed THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE WHILE MANEUVERING DURING A LOW LEVEL AERIAL MAPPING FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE BOX CANYON.
May 28, 1994 ROCK SPRINGS, WY N2582G Fatal (3) destroyed
AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE IN THE TURN FROM BASE TO FINAL. FACTORS INCLUDE A DARK NIGHT, HIGH WINDS, AND THE PILOT'S FATIGUE FROM HIS FLIGHT AND GROUND…

AN EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE IN THE TURN FROM BASE TO FINAL. FACTORS INCLUDE A DARK NIGHT, HIGH WINDS, AND THE PILOT'S FATIGUE FROM HIS FLIGHT AND GROUND SCHEDULE THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT.

May 28, 1994 RICHMOND, IN N733DW Fatal (1) destroyed INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOTS OF BOTH AIRPLANES.
May 25, 1994 ROLAND, AR N3848D Fatal (1) minor BOTH THE PILOT AND PASSENGER'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURE/DIRECTIVES.
May 23, 1994 INDIANTOWN, FL N9856J Fatal (2) destroyed
THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS, WHICH LED TO HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN …

THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS, WHICH LED TO HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING A MANEUVER.

May 18, 1994 ELKO, NV N5158J Fatal (2) destroyed
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE (OR CLEARANCE) FROM MOUNTAINOUS TER…

THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE (OR CLEARANCE) FROM MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, HIGH (MOUNTAINOUS/HILLY) TERRAIN, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE.

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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