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
May 07, 2011 Grants Pass, OR N8287X Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 05, 2011 Farmersville, TX N46400 Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
May 04, 2011 Hollywood, FL N2434T Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing.
May 03, 2011 Stuart, FL N88EP Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 03, 2011 Fort Pierce, FL N5460K Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 03, 2011 Ocean City, NJ N6389E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
May 02, 2011 Truckee, CA N270CS Incident — Fatigue failure of the right flap extend cable during the landing approach.
Apr 30, 2011 East Hampton, NY N428LB Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Apr 30, 2011 Bend, OR N1679Z Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Apr 30, 2011 Suchez, GA N12839 Incident substantial The failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around and his excessive airspeed on the final landing approach.
Apr 28, 2011 Hot Springs, AR N2530S Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 27, 2011 Mesa, AZ N4072F Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
Apr 27, 2011 El Paso, TX N208TF Incident substantial The pilot's loss of control as result of the gusting wind.
Apr 24, 2011 College Place, WA N23295 Incident substantial
The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a t…

The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during final approach.
Apr 24, 2011 Stow, MA N304EB Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Apr 23, 2011 Colville, WA N8435T Incident substantial
The partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfu…

The partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Apr 21, 2011 Palm Springs, CA N62145 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after landing with a crosswind.
Apr 16, 2011 Greenville, TX N6933A Incident substantial The pilot's delayed action in performing a go-around maneuver, which resulted in an impact with trees.
Apr 16, 2011 Payson, AZ N1835U Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to conduct a touch-and-go arrival during his first flight to a high elevation airport, which resulted in an improper mixture adju…

The pilot's decision to conduct a touch-and-go arrival during his first flight to a high elevation airport, which resulted in an improper mixture adjustment and a partial loss of engine power for the takeoff and attempted climbout.
Apr 14, 2011 Park Falls, WI N8364S Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing.
Apr 13, 2011 Palouse, WA N4562J Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions at takeoff and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collis…

The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions at takeoff and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain during the initial climb.
Apr 13, 2011 Saint Petersburg, FL N2468Z Incident substantial The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
Apr 12, 2011 Ft Pierce, FL N702GR Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 10, 2011 Millville, NJ N6338F Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during the go-around.
Apr 10, 2011 Troy, MI N1410S Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and subsequent loss of control.
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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