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
Jun 17, 2011 Big Lake, AK N3934B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during his landing approach, resulting in an undershoot and collision with terrain.
Jun 15, 2011 Belle Glades, FL N4954G Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing approach.
Jun 15, 2011 Nashville, TN N129SG Incident substantial The pilot-in-command's failure to execute a go-around when the airplane was high and fast on the final approach.
Jun 14, 2011 Cortez, CO N6017J Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
Jun 14, 2011 Covington, GA N6026P Incident destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Jun 13, 2011 Grand Forks, ND N539ND Incident substantial The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to the student pilot’s bounced landing and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
Jun 12, 2011 Skwentna, AK N8221V Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
Jun 10, 2011 Naples, FL N2458G Incident substantial The pilot’s improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 10, 2011 Idaho Falls, ID N89439 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery.
Jun 09, 2011 Santa Clarita, CA N2301Y Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity and his inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion…

The pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity and his inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.

Jun 08, 2011 Palo Alto, CA N9849L Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 08, 2011 Anchorage, AK N58924 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a water landing.
Jun 03, 2011 Boone, NC N3142T Incident substantial The pilot's delay in executing a go-around.
Jun 02, 2011 Pine Bluffs, WY N9496G Incident substantial
A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical …

A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Jun 01, 2011 Fullerton, CA N340BG Incident substantial
The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the left brake's degraded performance due to oil contamination, which resu…

The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the left brake's degraded performance due to oil contamination, which resulted from the fatigue failure of an oil line component.

May 31, 2011 Sully, IA N7818F Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway…

The pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.

May 29, 2011 Chickaloon, AK N89424 Incident substantial The pilot's improper decision to take off downwind from unsuitable terrain.
May 28, 2011 Wasilla, AK N1742D Incident substantial
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident were the effects of multipl…

The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident were the effects of multiple modifications to the main and tailwheel landing gear through the supplemental type certificate and FAA field approval process, which adversely changed their geometry, and resulted in degraded controllability during landing.

May 27, 2011 Wasilla, AK N8665Z Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from an unpaved airstrip, resulting in a collision with trees.
May 26, 2011 Quincy, FL N1137D Incident substantial The private pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
May 21, 2011 Pueblo, CO N6850B Incident substantial
Failure of the landing gear to fully extend due to a failed o-ring in the nose gear actuator piston and a broken seal in the emergency landing gear ex…

Failure of the landing gear to fully extend due to a failed o-ring in the nose gear actuator piston and a broken seal in the emergency landing gear extension system.

May 20, 2011 Greenville, KY N68844 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door.
May 18, 2011 Kenai, AK N9951N Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.
May 17, 2011 Talkeetna, AK N125KT Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
May 17, 2011 Carbondale, IL N6238P Incident substantial The student pilot's relinquishing of the flight controls during the landing flare and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.
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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