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
Jun 14, 2012 Alpine, TX N4630F Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 13, 2012 Winnett, MT CG-ZVF Incident substantial
A momentary loss of engine power, which led to an emergency descent at night during which the airplane collided with a wire. The reason for the loss o…

A momentary loss of engine power, which led to an emergency descent at night during which the airplane collided with a wire. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination and operation did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Jun 11, 2012 Colfax, WA N4715D Incident substantial The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the missing carburetor drain plug, which had not been secured with safety wire.
Jun 10, 2012 Moscow Mills, MO N3736R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 09, 2012 Bend, OR N698SP Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate crosswind correction, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and runway excursion into a berm.
Jun 09, 2012 Alabaster, AL N6963S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
Jun 08, 2012 Detroit, MI N7588K Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 08, 2012 Smith Valley, NV N1875N Incident substantial The failure of the right main landing gear strut due to corrosion-induced fatigue, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 07, 2012 Homer, AK N9049G Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
Jun 07, 2012 Platinum, AK N9874M Incident substantial The pilot inadvertently taxied the airplane into a ditch.
Jun 06, 2012 Hilo, HI N73466 Incident substantial The damage to the engine firewall for a reason that was undetermined because the damage was not reported when it occurred.
Jun 04, 2012 Houston, TX N9753A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Jun 03, 2012 Ketchikan, AK N3235J Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control.
Jun 02, 2012 Wenatchee, WA N3184D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind condition.
Jun 02, 2012 Skwentna, AK N1795R Incident substantial
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power in cruise flight. Contributing to the acciden…

The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the checklist after the loss of engine power.

May 30, 2012 Jerome, ID N5KX Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the checklist before landin…

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the checklist before landing.

May 28, 2012 Hemet, CA N216AF Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
May 27, 2012 Page, AZ N21718 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.
May 27, 2012 Gainesville, GA N787LF Incident substantial
The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls during the takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the ac…

The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls during the takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions.

May 27, 2012 Fowlerville, MI N287TC Incident minor The airplane’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which caused a momentary loss of control and minor damage to the airplane.
May 26, 2012 Fort Scott, KS N5258Y Incident substantial
The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s diverted attention to re…

The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s diverted attention to retract the flaps.

May 26, 2012 San Diego, CA N7093F Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies …

A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

May 23, 2012 Tulare, CA N11428 Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power, which was likely the result of carburetor icing.
May 21, 2012 Ardmore, OK N6102Q Incident substantial
The student pilot's improper configuration of the airplane flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadequate climb rate and subsequent …

The student pilot's improper configuration of the airplane flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadequate climb rate and subsequent collision with trees.

May 20, 2012 Whittier, AK N732BE Incident substantial The pilot’s failure use the prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before 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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