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
Jul 17, 2011 Porthill, ID N733BT Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole.
Jul 15, 2011 Schlater, MS N9996N Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jul 10, 2011 McKenzie Bridge, OR N8343Z Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 09, 2011 Lacassine, LA N50575 Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning.
Jul 06, 2011 Baltimore, MD N65659 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a bounced landing.
Jul 06, 2011 Mesa, AZ N2878S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go around.
Jul 04, 2011 Orange Beach, AL N109DP Incident substantial
The operation of the airplane using unapproved fuels, which resulted in abnormal combustion and subsequent damage to the No. 3 cylinder. Contributing …

The operation of the airplane using unapproved fuels, which resulted in abnormal combustion and subsequent damage to the No. 3 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-hour inspection because the mechanic failed to note the lack of placards by either fuel filler cap specifying the minimum automotive fuel grade and no alcohol allowed as specified by the installed STC’s.
Jul 04, 2011 Plymouth, MA N150ET Incident substantial
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck cylinder valve, which resulted from excessive corrosion and carbon deposits on the …

A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck cylinder valve, which resulted from excessive corrosion and carbon deposits on the valve springs due to inadequate maintenance.
Jul 02, 2011 Weirsdale, FL N1953Z Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the stopped trailer while taxiing.
Jul 01, 2011 Cambridge, MD N789EP Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 30, 2011 Page, AZ N80293 Incident substantial The pilot's decision to take off with a gusty quartering tailwind.
Jun 30, 2011 Stevensville, MD N2888R Incident substantial A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
Jun 27, 2011 Price, UT N674SP Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude outside of the takeoff performance envelope of the aircraft along with using an aircra…

The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude outside of the takeoff performance envelope of the aircraft along with using an aircraft flap setting higher than the manufacture's recommended setting for takeoff.
Jun 26, 2011 Olympia, WA N5366J Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
Jun 24, 2011 Castroville, TX N731ST Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the agricultural spraying flight.
Jun 24, 2011 Palo Alto, CA N222MF Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the landing approach over unsuitable terrain.
Jun 23, 2011 Warrenton, VA N3152U Incident substantial The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear due to inadequate maintenance inspection that did not detect and correct corrosion pitting.
Jun 21, 2011 Phoenix, AZ N6160Q Incident substantial
The mechanic's failure to properly secure the nose landing gear actuator push-pull tube to the landing gear door hinge clevis, which resulted in the g…

The mechanic's failure to properly secure the nose landing gear actuator push-pull tube to the landing gear door hinge clevis, which resulted in the gear jamming and not fully retracting after takeoff.
Jun 20, 2011 Soldotna, AK N331AA Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
Jun 19, 2011 Gulfport, MS N54120 Incident —
the Gulfport control tower local controller cleared two aircraft for takeoff from runways with intersecting departure flight paths without ensuring th…

the Gulfport control tower local controller cleared two aircraft for takeoff from runways with intersecting departure flight paths without ensuring the first aircraft had passed the flight path intersection prior to clearing the second aircraft for takeoff.
Jun 19, 2011 Santa Teresa, NM N739ZN Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, resulting in a runway excursion.
Jun 19, 2011 North Adams, MA N12477 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing.
Jun 18, 2011 Trinca, NJ N714TX Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Jun 18, 2011 Bedford Park, IL N172NT Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to a fractured push rod precipitated by a stuck exhaust valve.
Jun 18, 2011 Truth or Consequences, NM N735JY Incident substantial The pilot's inability to control the airplane on take off.
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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