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
Aug 04, 2013 Hermleigh, TX N4281U Incident substantial The pilot's improper positional awareness, which resulted in an off airport landing and impact with terrain.
Aug 03, 2013 Portsmouth, NH N645PD Incident substantial
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection resulting in his failure to remove the pin he used to lock the flight controls in place of the approved co…

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection resulting in his failure to remove the pin he used to lock the flight controls in place of the approved control lock.
Aug 03, 2013 San Carlos, CA N8249A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aug 03, 2013 Knoxville, TN N737PD Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 31, 2013 Mesquite, TX N738RQ Incident substantial
The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during the touch-and-go landing and during the subsequent aborted takeoff during crosswind co…

The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during the touch-and-go landing and during the subsequent aborted takeoff during crosswind conditions.
Jul 31, 2013 Jonesboro, AR N2745N Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing and his delay in performing an aborted landing.
Jul 29, 2013 Kotzebue, AK N4557F Incident substantial
The pilot's lack of situational awareness and failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident…

The pilot's lack of situational awareness and failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident was the check airmen’s inadequate supervision.
Jul 28, 2013 Shirley, NY N450EM Incident substantial The pilot's loss of control during an aborted takeoff as a result of his failure to properly configure the elevator trim prior to flight.
Jul 27, 2013 Willimantic, CT N9388B Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jul 26, 2013 Burnet, TX N5401C Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 26, 2013 Hungry Horse, MT N9286C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jul 25, 2013 Greencastle, IN N28RR Incident substantial The pilot's excessive application of the right brake during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jul 25, 2013 Tell City, IN N3012E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction while taxiing.
Jul 25, 2013 Pocatello, ID N31YH Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting wind and a quartering tailwind.
Jul 24, 2013 Steamboat Springs, CO N5467C Incident substantial The pilot's delay in reacting to the adverse wind conditions.
Jul 24, 2013 Anchorage, AK N4814 Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control of the airplane during a wheel landing.
Jul 22, 2013 New Smyrna Beach, FL N121CW Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 17, 2013 Santa Barbra, CA N971TA Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 17, 2013 Chicago, IL N732MD Incident substantial
The gate agent’s premature removal of the tailstand without confirming with the flight crew that it was safe to remove, which allowed the airplane to …

The gate agent’s premature removal of the tailstand without confirming with the flight crew that it was safe to remove, which allowed the airplane to tilt backward when a passenger stood up and stepped toward the back of the airplane.
Jul 15, 2013 Redlands, CA N625SP Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in the overrun landing.
Jul 14, 2013 Cascade, ID N185BW Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach due to the sun glare that obscured the pilot's vision.
Jul 13, 2013 Kenai, AK N93957 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of control of the airplane while landing in variable wind conditions.
Jul 09, 2013 Hesperia, CA N2062X Incident substantial The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the detachment of the mixture control cable from its mounting clamp.
Jul 08, 2013 Lakeville, MN N2693N Incident substantial
The student pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in…

The student pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a nose-over.
Jul 04, 2013 Phoenix, AZ N272EF Incident substantial The collapse of the left main landing gear due to a broken gear tooth in the landing gear actuator.
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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