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
Mar 30, 2013 Bally, PA N4601D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Mar 29, 2013 Roswell, NM N7714A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll after encountering a gust of wind, which resulted in a ground loop.
Mar 27, 2013 Amarillo, TX N805DC Incident substantial
Maintenance personnel's failure to detect the misadjustment of the left landing gear actuator's switch after recent maintenance, which prevented the l…

Maintenance personnel's failure to detect the misadjustment of the left landing gear actuator's switch after recent maintenance, which prevented the landing gear from locking in the extended position and resulted in the landing gear collapsing during landing.
Mar 26, 2013 College Station, TX N48693 Incident substantial The failure of the nose landing gear fork during landing due to fatigue.
Mar 24, 2013 Tistusville, FL N7113G Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions associated with nearby thunderstorm activity.
Mar 23, 2013 Bellingham, WA N7177X Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Mar 20, 2013 Gila Bend, AZ N421ER Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an above-ground fuel tank while taxiing.
Mar 17, 2013 Pontiac, MI N7282Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after an unexplained increase in engine power while taxiing.
Mar 16, 2013 Kremmling, CO N7407A Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Mar 15, 2013 Hendersonville, NC N61756 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around in gusty tailwind conditions.
Mar 11, 2013 El Reno, OK N90047 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the check pilot's delayed remedial action.
Mar 08, 2013 Talkeetna, AK N185FK Incident substantial
The overstress fracture and failure of the right wheel/ski arm while taxiing in snow and water-overflow terrain conditions, which resulted in a noseov…

The overstress fracture and failure of the right wheel/ski arm while taxiing in snow and water-overflow terrain conditions, which resulted in a noseover.
Mar 06, 2013 Bethel, AK N1704U Incident substantial
The failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue fracturing, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cru…

The failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue fracturing, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight.
Mar 05, 2013 Flat, AK N2550Z Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting, variable wind conditions during initial climb after takeoff.
Mar 04, 2013 Bardstown, KY N89847 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper flare during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Mar 02, 2013 Nampa, ID N8713U Incident substantial The failure of the pilot of another airplane, who was taxiing with no intent for flight, to maintain proper visual lookout.
Mar 02, 2013 Naples, ME N3438J Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper decision to land on a frozen lake.
Feb 24, 2013 Vineland, MN N76NG Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing on a narrow, ice-covered road with snow banks on each side.
Feb 20, 2013 Halifax, NC N9411C Incident substantial The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane directional control during the landing roll.
Feb 19, 2013 Kelso, WA N89956 Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and lack of remedial actions, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
Feb 18, 2013 Valparaiso, FL N98598 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.
Feb 17, 2013 Austin, TX N4426C Incident substantial
The pilot's use of an excessive taxi speed, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the end of the unlit taxiway after the failure of the right win…

The pilot's use of an excessive taxi speed, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the end of the unlit taxiway after the failure of the right wing landing light.
Feb 17, 2013 Casper, WY N4941J Incident substantial The separation of the right main gear bracket assembly from its wing attachment fitting due to lack of lubrication of the torque tube bearing.
Feb 15, 2013 Murphysboro, IL N95670 Incident substantial An inadvertent encounter with birds while on the downwind leg in the traffic pattern.
Feb 13, 2013 Sabinal, TX N7824G Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to properly identify the airstrip, which resulted in him landing the airplane off of the airstrip in soft soil causing the nose ov…

The pilot’s failure to properly identify the airstrip, which resulted in him landing the airplane off of the airstrip in soft soil causing the nose over.
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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