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
May 20, 2012 Whittier, AK N732BE Incident substantial The pilot’s failure use the prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing.
May 19, 2012 Winterville, NC N170ED Incident substantial The pilot's excessive bank at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
May 18, 2012 Tipton, PA N9859A Incident substantial A fatigue failure of a copper oil line, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
May 16, 2012 Crystal Falls, MI N4742E Incident substantial The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid deer that unexpectedly ran into the airplane's path during the landing roll.
May 12, 2012 Houston, TX N703MM Incident substantial
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference…

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions.

May 11, 2012 Nangis, FR F-GBGF Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 11, 2012 Immokalee, FL N5253B Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
May 09, 2012 Midland, TX N727FA Incident substantial The failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend before landing due to a bent downlock adjustment screw.
May 08, 2012 Sterling, IL N3557Q Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's runway selection based on the wind co…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's runway selection based on the wind conditions.

May 08, 2012 Grangeville, ID N207YH Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
May 07, 2012 Spokane, WA N54036 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
May 06, 2012 Newport, VT N9217G Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
May 05, 2012 Heber-Overgaard, AZ N3442V Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff roll upon encountering a wind gust.
May 01, 2012 San Antonio, TX N94500 Incident substantial The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare, which resulted in a hard/bounced landing and subsequent impact with the runway.
May 01, 2012 Three Rivers, MI N30380 Incident substantial Collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.
Apr 29, 2012 Sacramento, CA N2194C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll while landing with a gusting wind.
Apr 27, 2012 Eugene, OR N101PG Incident substantial
An uncommanded landing gear retraction after touchdown for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any me…

An uncommanded landing gear retraction after touchdown for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Apr 26, 2012 Glendale, AZ N320ME Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare and compensation for gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Apr 19, 2012 Richmond, KY N28BC Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to supervise the student’s prefl…

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to supervise the student’s preflight inspection, his inadequate fuel management and preflight and in-flight fuel planning, and the operator’s inadequate fueling policies and procedures.

Apr 19, 2012 Gatlinburg, TN N96050 Incident substantial
Failure of the nose landing gear down pressure hose, which resulted in the main landing gear being unable to lock and collapse of the main landing gea…

Failure of the nose landing gear down pressure hose, which resulted in the main landing gear being unable to lock and collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll.

Apr 17, 2012 Georgetown, CA N3272S Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing with a gusting wind.
Apr 17, 2012 Abingdon, VA N180BA Incident substantial
The passenger’s inadvertent blockage of the rudder pedals, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing …

The passenger’s inadvertent blockage of the rudder pedals, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Apr 15, 2012 McCall, ID N2157Z Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Apr 14, 2012 Cedartown, GA N714JJ Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Apr 12, 2012 Prescott, AZ N17304 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
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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