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 02, 2017 Elk City, ID N5011D Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the wing’s angle of attack while on short final, which resulted in an aerodyna…

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the wing’s angle of attack while on short final, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Jun 01, 2017 Ellington, CT N6193B Incident substantial
The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around in rainy, gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to…

The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around in rainy, gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to land due to the deteriorating weather conditions.

Jun 01, 2017 Ventura, CA N3683C Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's abrupt and substantial pullup maneuver while flying the airplane above the maneuvering speed, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. The …

The pilot's abrupt and substantial pullup maneuver while flying the airplane above the maneuvering speed, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. The reason for the pilot's maneuver could not be determined based on the available evidence.

May 31, 2017 Clovis, NM N185FF Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
May 30, 2017 El Cajon, CA N483SP Incident substantial The student pilot's incorrect landing flare, which resulted in the airplane porpoising upon touchdown.
May 28, 2017 Palmar Norte de Osa, Puntarenas, CS HP-1760FT Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 27, 2017 Fall River Mills, CA N2262T Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
May 27, 2017 El Monte, CA N6832D Minor substantial
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall a…

The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment on approach.

May 26, 2017 Plainwell, MI N30462 Minor substantial The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.
May 26, 2017 Chernihiv, UP UR-WTA Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 24, 2017 Elfin Cove, AK N1265U Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to recognize the magnitude of the swell size during landing, which resulted in a tail-low hard water landing.
May 23, 2017 Noatak, AK N9575G Incident destroyed A fire in the airplane's cabin, which initiated for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.
May 22, 2017 Skagway, AK N754KP Incident substantial An in-flight collision with a goose.
May 21, 2017 Zepp, VA N60579 Minor substantial
A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat and …

A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat and the flight instructor’s delayed response in applying carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.

May 21, 2017 West Chester, PA N378ES Incident substantial
An engine crankcase overpressurization and the subsequent loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the failure o…

An engine crankcase overpressurization and the subsequent loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the failure of the No. 6 cylinder connecting rod due to a lack of lubrication.

May 20, 2017 Carson City, NV N6203S Incident substantial
The pilot’s unstabilized approach during the landing flare and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodyn…

The pilot’s unstabilized approach during the landing flare and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

May 20, 2017 Prospect, OR N175DH Incident substantial The flight instructor’s failure to attain an adequate climb rate during takeoff, which resulted in impact with trees.
May 19, 2017 Anderson, CA N7352S Minor substantial Loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
May 18, 2017 Cerro Azul, EC HC-CEG Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 18, 2017 Poesoegroenoe, NS PZ-VAC Incident minor Investigation pending
May 17, 2017 Diamond Point, NY N4804F Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with gusting wind conditions.
May 14, 2017 Clarksville, TN N53460 Incident substantial The pilot’s unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.
May 12, 2017 Boca Raton, FL N23759 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a tailwind.
May 12, 2017 Monument Valley, UT N9390E Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
May 10, 2017 Frankston, TX N34207 Minor substantial
The pilot’s loss of runway visibility during landing in rain, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of situational awareness and subsequent loss of airpl…

The pilot’s loss of runway visibility during landing in rain, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of situational awareness and subsequent loss of airplane 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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