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 20, 2017 Factoryville, PA N4876F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Jul 20, 2017 Tamarac, FL N714UY Incident substantial
The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the airplane's fuel system was free of water contamination before departing, which resulted in a total …

The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the airplane's fuel system was free of water contamination before departing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.

Jul 17, 2017 Leavenworth, KS N4432C Incident substantial The pilot’s inadvertent toe brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
Jul 16, 2017 Albuquerque, NM N166Z Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
Jul 16, 2017 Wasilla, AK N401WC Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to manage fuel quantity in flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the acci…

The pilot’s failure to manage fuel quantity in flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow manufacturer guidance for restoring engine power after emptying a fuel tank.

Jul 16, 2017 San Diego, CA N5396E Incident minor The other pilot's failure to maintain separation from a stationary airplane during the taxi to the runway.
Jul 16, 2017 Khuzhir, RS RA-2842G Serious (3) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 16, 2017 Naples, ME N736NK Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing.
Jul 15, 2017 Cerro Viejo, MX XB-LJK Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 14, 2017 Key Biscayne, FL N80457 Minor substantial
The nearly complete blockage of the right fuel tank strainer with organic material, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of…

The nearly complete blockage of the right fuel tank strainer with organic material, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the fuel starvation was the pilot receiving instruction’s and the flight instructor’s failure to identify that the fuel was burning unevenly during the flight.

Jul 11, 2017 Friday Harbor, WA N2714D Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.
Jul 11, 2017 Nampa, ID N185LC Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel airplane during the landing roll.
Jul 11, 2017 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA N732FJ Incident substantial Failure of the left landing gear door actuator, which resulted in a loss of all hydraulic pressure and subsequent gear collapse on landing.
Jul 09, 2017 Anchorage, AK N2429C Minor substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
Jul 09, 2017 Baker City, OR N4683B Incident substantial The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.
Jul 09, 2017 Manassas, VA N80399 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
Jul 08, 2017 Bettles, AK N9664X Incident destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath during the approach to the runway over glassy water and in glaring sun conditions.
Jul 07, 2017 Yuba City, CA N333GK Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Jul 07, 2017 Greenwood, SC N337J Minor substantial
The pilots' inadequate preflight inspection, during which they failed to adequately verify the quantity of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a …

The pilots' inadequate preflight inspection, during which they failed to adequately verify the quantity of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a subsequent total loss of power to both engines, and a forced landing into trees. Contributing to the accident were the erroneous fuel quantity displayed by the fuel quantity indicating system fuel sender units and the operator's failure to comply with a mandatory service bulletin addressing inaccuracies in the fuel quantity indicating system.

Jul 07, 2017 Vacaville, CA N7532V Minor substantial
The total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed n…

The total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical failure or malfunction that would have precluded normal operation.

Jul 07, 2017 Cape Coral, FL N2492U Minor substantial
A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination with water and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that detected, but did not fully res…

A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination with water and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that detected, but did not fully resolve, the water contamination of the fuel system.

Jul 07, 2017 Pine Bluff, AR N2811C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 05, 2017 Kankakee, IL N4207J Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent incorrect brake application, which led to the loss of dire…

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent incorrect brake application, which led to the loss of directional control.

Jul 05, 2017 Jackson, MI CGBFY Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll during an attempted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's select…

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll during an attempted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of takeoff flaps after he began the takeoff roll.

Jul 05, 2017 Wauseon, OH N3225T Minor substantial The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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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