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 13, 2011 Elkins, WV N5399Q Incident substantial The flight instructor's unfamiliarity with the geographic area, resulting in controlled flight into terrain.
Aug 09, 2011 Bloomington, IN N9281R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
Aug 08, 2011 St. Augustine, FL N65777 Incident substantial The student pilot's loss of directional control while attempting to close the airplane's door during takeoff roll.
Aug 05, 2011 Los Cruces, NM N493JL Incident substantial The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to insufficient aircraft performance during takeoff, with a heavy gross weight and a high density altitude.
Aug 05, 2011 Sylacauga, AL N7214G Incident substantial A stuck exhaust-valve on the number one cylinder which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Aug 04, 2011 Wilkeson, WA N2199N Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to water contamination in the fuel system.
Aug 01, 2011 Rawlings, WY N7024V Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude that was outside the performance envelope of the airplane. Also causal was the flight'…

The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude that was outside the performance envelope of the airplane. Also causal was the flight's likely encounter with a sudden tailwind gust.
Jul 30, 2011 Dandrige, TN N5813B Incident substantial The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of poor planning.
Jul 30, 2011 Mulino, OR N9741A Incident substantial
The certified flight instructor's inadequate oversight of his student, and delayed recovery efforts following the student's loss of directional contro…

The certified flight instructor's inadequate oversight of his student, and delayed recovery efforts following the student's loss of directional control during landing rollout.
Jul 28, 2011 Oshkosh, WI N195SM Incident substantial The failure of the left brake which resulted in a ground-loop.
Jul 25, 2011 Kenai, AK N9852X Incident substantial The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in the ditching and sinking of the airplane in ocean waters.
Jul 24, 2011 Americus, GA N30214 Incident substantial The CFI and pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jul 24, 2011 Sandy, OR N8426T Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the airplane and ground obstacles.
Jul 24, 2011 Sandy, OR N758TT Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 24, 2011 Oscoda, MI N6425X Incident substantial The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
Jul 23, 2011 Mount Hamill, IA N9234R Incident substantial The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
Jul 23, 2011 Middleton, WI N7624X Incident substantial
The total loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any…

The total loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Jul 23, 2011 Lincoln Park, NJ N869BC Incident substantial The pilot’s improper touchdown point, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a guardrail.
Jul 23, 2011 Greer, AZ N9402B Incident substantial The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a nose gear collapse.
Jul 22, 2011 Devils Lake, ND N731AU Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.
Jul 20, 2011 Columbia, MO N2056S Incident substantial
The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to a lack of component lubrication, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear t…

The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to a lack of component lubrication, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to lock once extended.
Jul 20, 2011 Elizabethtown, KY N8576U Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jul 19, 2011 Pendleton, OR N1705N Incident substantial The pilot's excessive brake application while landing on rough terrain.
Jul 19, 2011 Greenstown, IN N4725R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from vegetation that caused increased drag during a low-level maneuvering flight.
Jul 19, 2011 Meeker, CO N314FR Incident substantial The pilot's inadvertent flight into a downdraft, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
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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