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
Sep 02, 2012 Kenai, AK N67178 Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.
Sep 01, 2012 Farmingdale, NY N2409E Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 01, 2012 Lancaster, TX N4431F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aug 31, 2012 Gerlach, NV N3946Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Aug 31, 2012 Canadensis, PA N391R Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath.
Aug 31, 2012 Olympia, WA N300ZX Incident substantial
A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the nose gear steering mecha…

A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the nose gear steering mechanism did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Aug 31, 2012 Nantucket, MA N769EA Incident minor
Company maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the airplane manufacturer’s service instructions by not removing the cracked drag brace from se…

Company maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the airplane manufacturer’s service instructions by not removing the cracked drag brace from service nor inspecting the repaired drag brace at the appropriate interval, which resulted in the failure of the nose landing gear drag brace due to fatigue cracking and collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll. Contributing to the failure of the nose landing gear drag brace was the failure of the repair station to detect a remaining portion of a crack following repair.

Aug 30, 2012 Kemmerer, WY N7321E Incident substantial The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect installation of the fuel bladder tanks.
Aug 30, 2012 Bardstown, KY N21214 Incident substantial
The flight instructor's decision to turn the fuel selector to the off position and his delayed remedial actions to restart the engine, which resulted …

The flight instructor's decision to turn the fuel selector to the off position and his delayed remedial actions to restart the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.

Aug 28, 2012 Brookville, OH N2909A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
Aug 28, 2012 Sand Point, ID N3082E Incident substantial
A deer strike during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s lack of any deer incursion prevention measures, such as an airp…

A deer strike during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s lack of any deer incursion prevention measures, such as an airport perimeter fence.

Aug 27, 2012 Alturas, CA C-GFCK Incident substantial
A loss of engine power due to fuel vaporization. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the auxiliary fuel pump when he noticed a…

A loss of engine power due to fuel vaporization. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the auxiliary fuel pump when he noticed a degradation in the airplane’s climb performance.

Aug 25, 2012 Nikolai, AK N729RV Incident substantial The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not made available for examination.
Aug 25, 2012 Spearfish, SD N140XX Incident substantial The partial loss of engine power due to debris lodged beneath the throttle body of the carburetor venturi.
Aug 24, 2012 Arrow Rock, MO N63672 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate fuel management and in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aug 24, 2012 Ormond Beach, FL N24264 Incident substantial
The pilot's improper decision to take off again after a successful abort due to diminished airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident wa…

The pilot's improper decision to take off again after a successful abort due to diminished airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing during the taxi, which resulted in the loss of engine performance.

Aug 23, 2012 Lyman, MS N65747 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of his attempt to close an unsecured cockpit window.
Aug 20, 2012 Hood River, OR N34SR Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 18, 2012 Raeford, NC N80GE Incident substantial The pilot's decision to land in a grassy area next to a paved runway, which resulted in impact with a ditch and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
Aug 17, 2012 Bakersfield, CA N6493N Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an in-flight fire of undetermined origin.
Aug 17, 2012 Rockford, IL N152BA Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies.
Aug 17, 2012 Fairbanks, AK N4551C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.
Aug 15, 2012 Des Moines, IA N108EK Incident minor
A temporary loss of control during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postincident examination of the autopilot, pitch tri…

A temporary loss of control during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postincident examination of the autopilot, pitch trim systems, and horizontal stabilizer revealed no anomalies consistent with a loss of control.

Aug 14, 2012 Everett, WA N863CP Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Aug 14, 2012 Wausau, WI N52187 Incident substantial
The pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gu…

The pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gust.

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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