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
Apr 10, 2012 Monroe, LA N5253Q Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control.
Apr 09, 2012 Lee's Summit, MO N25212 Incident substantial The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing.
Apr 09, 2012 Daytona Beach, FL N375LP Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to a catastrophic engine failure, the origin of which could not be determined during postaccident examination.
Apr 07, 2012 Marienthal, KS N5981F Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind during landing.
Apr 05, 2012 Pottstown, PA N6871H Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
Apr 04, 2012 Telluride, CO N1178L Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to land with a direct tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and his subsequent decision to attempt a go-arou…

The pilot's decision to land with a direct tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and his subsequent decision to attempt a go-around so late in the landing roll, which resulted in a stall.
Apr 01, 2012 Winterset, IA N3830G Incident substantial The loss of oil pressure to the No. 4 connecting rod journal and the subsequent loss of engine power.
Mar 31, 2012 Lake Wales, FL N224AL Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Mar 30, 2012 Palmer, AK N266V Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during low-level maneuvering.
Mar 29, 2012 Midlothian, TX N480SP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Mar 27, 2012 Battle Creek, MI N1212C Incident substantial The maintenance technician did not remove the tow bar prior to the flight.
Mar 24, 2012 Council Bluffs, IA N368ES Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Mar 24, 2012 Brooksville, FL N99087 Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Mar 24, 2012 Dothan, AL N2334S Incident substantial
The failure of the landing gear to extend and lock, despite troubleshooting attempts using normal and emergency procedures. The reason for the failure…

The failure of the landing gear to extend and lock, despite troubleshooting attempts using normal and emergency procedures. The reason for the failure could not be determined because the systems were unavailable for testing.
Mar 20, 2012 Belfast, ME N46492 Incident substantial
The flight instructor’s failure to ensure the radio was set correctly to activate the pilot-controlled lighting, which resulted in poor positioning fo…

The flight instructor’s failure to ensure the radio was set correctly to activate the pilot-controlled lighting, which resulted in poor positioning for a proper landing and a subsequent off-runway forced landing during an attempted go-around. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
Mar 17, 2012 Fort Worth, TX N185GS Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions.
Mar 16, 2012 Pensacola, FL N79509 Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear bolt or lockplate by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the a…

A total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear bolt or lockplate by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
Mar 15, 2012 New Orleans, LA N30770 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Mar 14, 2012 Caldwell, ID N5649B Incident substantial
The pilot did not properly secure the airplane before starting the engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in the inadvertent moveme…

The pilot did not properly secure the airplane before starting the engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in the inadvertent movement of the airplane.
Mar 11, 2012 Belle Chase, LA N3424Y Incident substantial The bent tailwheel spring that allowed the tailwheel to caster when the airplane encountered a wind gust on landing roll.
Mar 09, 2012 Naknek, AK N756CL Incident substantial The pilot's decision to take off from an unsuitable off-airport site.
Mar 09, 2012 Kelso, WA N5290D Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing flare.
Mar 07, 2012 Olive Branch, MS N6974L Incident substantial Fuel leaking from the left engine fuel strainer onto electrical connections after engine start, which resulted in a fire.
Mar 06, 2012 Mooresville, NC N5693C Incident substantial The separation of the left rudder cable turnbuckle and the pilot’s subsequent loss of directional control during landing.
Mar 04, 2012 San Jose, CA N8245A Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
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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