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
Nov 01, 2010 Branscomb, CA N3542V Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing roll on an unimproved airstrip.
Oct 29, 2010 Robstown, TX N3383D Incident substantial The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Oct 28, 2010 Bedford, KY N33224 Incident substantial The mechanic's failure to properly secure a fuel line when it was reinstalled during an engine inspection.
Oct 28, 2010 Tampa, FL N612CB Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a short-field takeoff.
Oct 25, 2010 Presidio, TX N200WT Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
Oct 23, 2010 Camp Verde, AZ N630PL Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the correct touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Oct 22, 2010 Fort Thomas, AZ N5011X Incident substantial The airplane's encounter with a dust devil during landing rollout, which resulted in the pilot not being able to maintain directional control.
Oct 19, 2010 Wells, NV C-GEMO Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
Oct 19, 2010 Mancelona, MI N808HC Incident substantial A loss of engine power in flight due to the failure of the engine's No. 5 piston.
Oct 15, 2010 Henderson, TX N3057Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Oct 11, 2010 Portland, OR N738GN Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine p…

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Oct 11, 2010 Falls Village, CT N89603 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
Oct 10, 2010 Boynton Beach, FL N423FT Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Oct 10, 2010 Farmington, NM N9277C Incident substantial The failure of the pilot and the flight instructor to maintain directional control of the airplane during a training maneuver.
Oct 03, 2010 Minto Flats, AK N2792C Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control.
Oct 02, 2010 Salem, OR N545DS Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Oct 02, 2010 Sparta, MI N759BJ Incident substantial An inadvertent collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
Oct 02, 2010 Midland, TX N4666T Incident substantial
The private pilot’s loss of control during the landing roll and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a grou…

The private pilot’s loss of control during the landing roll and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.
Oct 01, 2010 North Pole, AK N3569L Incident substantial The overstress separation of the left nose wheel steering linkage rod end during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control.
Oct 01, 2010 Wabash, IN N2140E Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the landing and certificated flight instructor's failure to execute a go-around.
Sep 30, 2010 Bedfordshire, UK G-CJCC Incident — Investigation pending
Sep 29, 2010 Oconomowoc, WI N7560X Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing the float-equipped airplane on a turf runway.
Sep 28, 2010 Belle Plaine, MN N9659Q Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control due to an encounter with soft terrain while landing.
Sep 28, 2010 Downers Grove, IL N2439W Incident substantial The pilot's improper airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun, and his delayed decision to execute a go-around.
Sep 28, 2010 Great Falls, MT N455TB Incident substantial
The uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear during taxi due to the failure of the landing gear extension system to move the right main g…

The uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear during taxi due to the failure of the landing gear extension system to move the right main gear upper side link into the locked position for undetermined reasons.
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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