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
Sep 06, 2011 Redlands, CA N4649L Incident substantial The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain airplane control while performing a simulated aborted landing.
Sep 06, 2011 Hays, KS N550DP Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
Sep 05, 2011 Bemidji, MN N548ND Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 05, 2011 Stevensville, MD N950RC Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Sep 05, 2011 Anchorage, AK N5406C Incident substantial
The fracture of a hydraulic brake line fitting due to incorrect installation of the brake line by the pilot/owner, which resulted in a loss of brake p…

The fracture of a hydraulic brake line fitting due to incorrect installation of the brake line by the pilot/owner, which resulted in a loss of brake pressure and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Sep 05, 2011 Roundup, MT N8772X Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during the landing flare.
Sep 01, 2011 Conroe, TX N76521 Incident substantial The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing.
Aug 31, 2011 Sugar Creek, OH N7103M Incident substantial The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
Aug 31, 2011 Plymouth, MA N739RU Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 29, 2011 Plymouth, MI N172LD Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when the airplane was not in a position to make a safe landing and his excessive use of bank control during…

The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when the airplane was not in a position to make a safe landing and his excessive use of bank control during the landing attempt, which resulted in the wing striking the ground.
Aug 28, 2011 Kumla, SW SE-FMU Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 27, 2011 Kent, WA N2719N Incident substantial The student pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Aug 27, 2011 Grand Marais, MN N9011T Incident substantial
The pilot's delayed decision to land the airplane when he realized the airplane's performance was insufficient to clear approaching terrain during the…

The pilot's delayed decision to land the airplane when he realized the airplane's performance was insufficient to clear approaching terrain during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
Aug 26, 2011 Kremmling, CO N761NX Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
Aug 25, 2011 Monmouth, IL N72688 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.
Aug 25, 2011 Cahokia, IL N44HR Incident substantial A failure of a spring in the main landing gear actuation system that prevented the landing gear from extending.
Aug 21, 2011 Alton, UT N79ES Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner, which resulted in insufficient altitude to clear obstructions.
Aug 21, 2011 Polson, MT N61609 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Aug 20, 2011 Igiugig, AK N26CZ Incident substantial The pilot's decision to take off in a variable wind, resulting in a shallow climb and collision with terrain.
Aug 20, 2011 Prescott, AZ N3723D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing.
Aug 18, 2011 Winnsboro, LA N3209E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff with a gusting crosswind.
Aug 16, 2011 Stillwater, OK N3316D Incident substantial The pilot's on-ground loss of control during the landing roll upon encountering a sudden wind shift and gust.
Aug 16, 2011 Ord, NE N9742V Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind takeoff.
Aug 14, 2011 San Diego, CA N216AF Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
Aug 13, 2011 Seattle, WA N732FY Incident substantial A loss of electrical power while on final approach due to a depleted battery, which resulted in an intentional gear-up emergency 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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