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
Sep 26, 2010 Prescott, AZ N1558D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.
Sep 26, 2010 Boerne Stage, TX N550JW Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended prior to landing, resulting in a landing on the partially extended landing gear.
Sep 25, 2010 Franconia, NH N5295Y Incident substantial The pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a fence.
Sep 24, 2010 Anchorage, AK N180BS Incident substantial The pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with water.
Sep 24, 2010 Tea, SD N5364H Incident substantial The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
Sep 22, 2010 Longmont, CO N2459K Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Sep 20, 2010 Houston, TX N9071X Incident substantial
The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to decreased engine oil quantity and pressure as a result of the engine's oil cap not being adeq…

The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to decreased engine oil quantity and pressure as a result of the engine's oil cap not being adequately secured.

Sep 18, 2010 Palm Beach, FL N2483Y Incident substantial The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which led to a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Sep 18, 2010 Denton, TX N56VP Incident substantial The failure of the landing gear push-pull rod.
Sep 15, 2010 Stow, OH N97921 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 14, 2010 Toms River, NJ N313MA Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during a night taxi. Contributing to the accident was the improper parking of a ground vehi…

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during a night taxi. Contributing to the accident was the improper parking of a ground vehicle partially onto the taxiway.

Sep 14, 2010 Bethel, AK N45624 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during a night approach, resulting in a collision with terrain short of the runway.
Sep 13, 2010 Rushville, NE N714AL Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the loss of visual reference due …

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the loss of visual reference due to the sun glare.

Sep 12, 2010 Kenai, AK N1612Q Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to takeoff from a remote lake after overloading the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of a seaplane rat…

The pilot's decision to takeoff from a remote lake after overloading the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of a seaplane rating.

Sep 06, 2010 Hondo, TX N731PQ Incident substantial The pilot’s delayed action to arrest the airplane’s descent, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Sep 06, 2010 Santa Ynez, CA N4622C Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, likely due to the inadvertent control interference by a passenger. A finding in the accident was …

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, likely due to the inadvertent control interference by a passenger. A finding in the accident was the pilot's improper pre flight briefing.

Sep 06, 2010 Caledonia, MI N4632A Incident substantial
A loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the acci…

A loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the accident was a mechanic's use of incorrect hardware.

Sep 03, 2010 Craigmont, ID N9980J Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Sep 03, 2010 Fields, OR N2068Z Incident substantial
The pilot's misjudged landing flare, resulting in a bounced landing and loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inac…

The pilot's misjudged landing flare, resulting in a bounced landing and loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inaccurate perception of the airplane’s proximity to the ground as a result of the featureless white landing area.

Aug 29, 2010 Seneca, OR N1406Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a tree.
Aug 29, 2010 Rockland, ME N2493N Incident destroyed The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aug 28, 2010 Spanish Fork, UT N738MP Incident substantial The pilot did not extend the landing gear due to his impairment from alcohol.
Aug 28, 2010 Bartlesville, OK N52071 Incident substantial The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff due to an improper flap setting.
Aug 27, 2010 Aleknagik, AK N35851 Incident substantial A bird strike which penetrated the airplane's windscreen.
Aug 27, 2010 Edenton, NC N3351Y Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional 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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