Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 01, 2022 | Heath, OH | N716MC | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude after takeoff, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Coburg, OF | D-ECJN | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 26, 2021 | Hardy, AR | N5798T | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of …The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Dec 12, 2021 | Inola, OK | N3187L | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Dec 08, 2021 | Statesboro, GA | N5776B | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorien…The pilot’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control shortly after takeoff. |
| Dec 04, 2021 | Bonnerdale, AR | N182NS | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The noninstrument rated pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in …The noninstrument rated pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Dec 03, 2021 | Laguna Negra, OF | ZP-TOU | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Grove City, PA | N6209U | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation after the pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap before flight. Contributing to the accident…A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation after the pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap before flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ decision to continue the flight following the oil loss event and precautionary landing. |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Chadron, NE | N310JA | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The incapacitating effects of a myocardial infarction (heart attack), which resulted in the pilot's loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Carlsbad, NM | N91AZ | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain separation from an FM tower guy wire while on an aerial survey flight. |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Hope, CA | C-FBKJ | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 11, 2021 | Branchville, NJ | N90559 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The flight instructor’s failure to recover from a steep spiral turn during an instructional flight. |
| Nov 11, 2021 | Dornbirn, AU | N731MT | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 31, 2021 | Forrest City, AR | N6713G | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of control during landing. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was his ejection from the airplane resulting from him not wearing his…The pilot’s loss of control during landing. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was his ejection from the airplane resulting from him not wearing his available seat restraints. |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Ukiah, CA | N1870V | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A power interruption due to water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in the student pilot aborting the takeoff and landing hard. Contributing to the ac…A power interruption due to water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in the student pilot aborting the takeoff and landing hard. Contributing to the accident were a leak in the left fuel tank that allowed water to enter and damage to the fuel tank that prevented water from being properly drained during the preflight inspection. |
| Oct 24, 2021 | Papua, OF | PK-SNN | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Dunsmuir, CA | N5268Q | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The non-certificated pilot’s improper decision to continue the flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions which result…The non-certificated pilot’s improper decision to continue the flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Oct 19, 2021 | Tapachula, MX | XB-RQE | Fatal (1) | unk | Investigation pending |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Reserve, NM | N7584M | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reduced forwa…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reduced forward visibility due to the sun. |
| Oct 11, 2021 | Santee, CA | N7022G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Loss of control due to spatial disorientation. |
| Oct 08, 2021 | Atlanta, GA | N128EE | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to ensure that his seat was properly secured before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial…The pilot’s failure to ensure that his seat was properly secured before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an installed secondary seat stop, and the airplane’s aft center of gravity condition. |
| Oct 02, 2021 | St-Mathieu-de-Laprairie, OF | C-FFRV | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 30, 2021 | La Pajarera, MX | XB-ITG | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Dala-Floda, OF | SE-IFD | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Samos Island, OF | 4X-CHZ | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |