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 09, 2012 Buckland, AK N9575G Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control during final approach in gusty wind conditions.
Oct 08, 2012 Buckland, AK N8808 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff from an off-airport site, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Oct 08, 2012 Cedar Key, FL N97757 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Oct 06, 2012 Outjo, WA V5-YUL Incident — Investigation pending
Oct 02, 2012 Burlington, VT N8025M Incident substantial
The collapse of the left main landing gear due to a failure of the left main gear bellcrank pin for reasons that could not be determined because the p…

The collapse of the left main landing gear due to a failure of the left main gear bellcrank pin for reasons that could not be determined because the pieces of the fractured bellcrank pin were not located.
Oct 01, 2012 Port Lions, AK N2028G Incident substantial The pilot's decision to take off with ice- and snow-contaminated wings.
Sep 29, 2012 Selma, AL N1537T Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine and a partial loss of engine power on the lef…

The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine and a partial loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.
Sep 29, 2012 Huntington, UT N3115D Incident substantial The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a gust front during the takeoff roll, which resulted in loss of control of the airplane.
Sep 26, 2012 Statesboro, GA N127AR Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 25, 2012 Spearfish, SD N6979E Incident substantial The pilot's delayed decision to abandon the landing attempt, which resulted in the airplane colliding with rising terrain.
Sep 25, 2012 Richmond, KY N53720 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student.
Sep 25, 2012 St Johns, AZ N5892E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
Sep 16, 2012 Eloy, AZ N8293E Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Sep 15, 2012 Andrews, OR N1164Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
Sep 15, 2012 Atqasuk, AK N84549 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while performing a high-speed taxi in windy conditions.
Sep 14, 2012 Bethel, AK N543AR Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.
Sep 13, 2012 Denali Park, AK N4786Q Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an electric transmission line during the approach to land because he was distracted by the airplane’s b…

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an electric transmission line during the approach to land because he was distracted by the airplane’s broken and deflected landing ski. Contributing to the accident was the in-flight failure of the right ski connecting bolt and the subsequent ski deflection.
Sep 11, 2012 Kenedy, TX N5534G Incident substantial The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
Sep 11, 2012 Salina, KS N824KS Incident substantial The flight instructor's improper flare in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 10, 2012 Opa-Locka, FL N218LG Incident minor
The pilot’s turning the airplane too sharply while exiting the runway, which resulted in the failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank due to a…

The pilot’s turning the airplane too sharply while exiting the runway, which resulted in the failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank due to an overstress fracture.
Sep 09, 2012 Phillipsburg, OH N2484L Incident substantial The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 09, 2012 Cambria, CA N80SS Incident substantial
A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane sank in the ocean and was not recove…

A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane sank in the ocean and was not recovered.
Sep 07, 2012 Marion, SC N635CP Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 05, 2012 Hamilton, TX N8260T Incident substantial The partial loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve that was stuck in the open position.
Sep 03, 2012 Sebring, FL N9965P Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
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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