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
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 09, 2011 Palmer, AK N2709X Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground-loop.
Apr 09, 2011 Stow, OH N95469 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 08, 2011 Abbeville, LA N547CS Incident — The pitch trim control cable failed due to fatigue, rendering the elevator trim inoperative.
Apr 08, 2011 Othello, WA N423ES Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional during the landing roll.
Apr 06, 2011 Snohomish, WA N492SF Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar while taxiing.
Apr 06, 2011 Okeechobee, FL N5284V Incident substantial
The failure of the main landing gear to lock in the extended position for undetermined reasons and both pilots’ failure to ensure that the landing gea…

The failure of the main landing gear to lock in the extended position for undetermined reasons and both pilots’ failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing.
Apr 06, 2011 Bar Harbor, ME N46643 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare while landing with a gusting wind, which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 05, 2011 Gila Bend, AZ N2637V Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to both sets of magneto points failing to open as a result of excessive wear of the magneto cam …

A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to both sets of magneto points failing to open as a result of excessive wear of the magneto cam followers.
Apr 03, 2011 Colorado Springs, CO N3484E Incident substantial The pilot loss of directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
Apr 02, 2011 Bridgeport, CT N100HA Incident substantial The pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 02, 2011 Wellington, CO N4914V Incident substantial The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around.
Apr 02, 2011 Factoryville, PA N7225X Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare during the gusty crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 01, 2011 Vega Baja, PR N98FR Incident substantial The failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve resulting in a loss of engine power.
Apr 01, 2011 San Antonio, TX N79286 Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind while landing in gusty wind conditions.
Apr 01, 2011 Sanford, FL N6781X Incident substantial The failure of the nose landing gear due to inadequate servicing of the nose gear strut reservoir.
Apr 01, 2011 Columbia, SC C-FFIP Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Mar 31, 2011 Republic, WA N7302A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Mar 31, 2011 Humnoke, AR N52605 Incident substantial The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Mar 31, 2011 Appleton, WI N73836 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
Mar 26, 2011 Graham, TX N9961E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Mar 26, 2011 Hannawana Falls, NY N8830G Incident substantial The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Mar 23, 2011 Aberdeen, SD N4057C Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswinds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Mar 20, 2011 Maury City, TN N6555S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper glidepath during on off-airport landing.
Mar 19, 2011 Aniak, AK N5182H Incident substantial The inadvertent contact with a rut in the snow while taxiing, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear.
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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