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 12, 2012 Upland, CA N2927K Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
Aug 11, 2012 Litchfield, IL N1564H Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing and the subsequent aborted landing.
Aug 10, 2012 Eastvale, CA N94185 Incident substantial
The failure of both pilots to ensure that no water was present in the fuel, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and a forced off-field l…

The failure of both pilots to ensure that no water was present in the fuel, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and a forced off-field landing.

Aug 07, 2012 Carthage, TX N17201 Incident substantial
The loss of engine power during a low-level aerial observation flight as the result of the wearing of the rocker arm tip due to a thin carburized case…

The loss of engine power during a low-level aerial observation flight as the result of the wearing of the rocker arm tip due to a thin carburized case layer, which resulted in a forced landing.

Aug 07, 2012 Evansville, IN N34283 Incident substantial
The pilot’s loss of control due to an inaccurate attitude reference, which was caused by an impending (“in process”) failure of the bearing in the att…

The pilot’s loss of control due to an inaccurate attitude reference, which was caused by an impending (“in process”) failure of the bearing in the attitude indicator.

Aug 06, 2012 Chula Vista, CA N9727F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to arrest the aircraft's sink rate on short final, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 02, 2012 Joseph, OR N5418B Incident substantial The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover.
Aug 01, 2012 Oshkosh, WI N462TR Incident substantial The flight instructor’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway light.
Jul 31, 2012 Cottage Grove, WI N45080 Incident substantial The pilot's decision to land on a runway with significant overgrown vegetation along the edges and his landing, which was left of the centerline.
Jul 31, 2012 Three Lakes, WI N1DV Incident substantial
The pilot's excessive touchdown speed, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in …

The pilot's excessive touchdown speed, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in flying light airplanes.

Jul 30, 2012 Montrose, CO N3198S Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 29, 2012 Ellensburg, WA N4089A Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 28, 2012 Rose Hill, KS N8882X Incident substantial The inadvertent deployment of a skydiver's parachute, which struck the right horizontal stabilizer.
Jul 26, 2012 Antwerpen, BE N66VS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 25, 2012 Ashland, OR N738AJ Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 24, 2012 Steamboat Springs, CO N73VX Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Jul 22, 2012 Mapleton, ME N5168E Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power, and his use of an improper engine restart pr…

The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power, and his use of an improper engine restart procedure.

Jul 21, 2012 Hammond, NY N6778H Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.
Jul 20, 2012 Colorado Springs, CO N311TM Incident substantial The failure of the right hydraulic main gear down-lock actuator hose in flight.
Jul 18, 2012 St. Augustine, FL N127EP Incident substantial Undetermined due to a lack of information about when the damage to the airplane occurred.
Jul 17, 2012 Shelby, IL N7003E Incident substantial
The loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined because engine examinations revealed no malfunctions or failur…

The loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined because engine examinations revealed no malfunctions or failures that would have led to oil starvation.

Jul 16, 2012 Rockford, ID N5204K Incident substantial
A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined du…

A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined due to the damage to the valve head and the missing valve stem. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s improper approach to the runway, which resulted in an aborted landing and subsequent off-airport landing.

Jul 15, 2012 Lakeview, AR N34468 Incident substantial The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jul 14, 2012 Camdenton, MO N3092B Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jul 12, 2012 Idaho Falls, ID N787AE Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was an uncorrected malfunction of the landing gear warning…

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was an uncorrected malfunction of the landing gear warning horn system.

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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