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 07, 2025 Wausau, WI N1526F Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in shifting wind conditions.
Apr 03, 2025 Sanford, FL N1910M Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 03, 2025 Raceland, LA N1574P Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 01, 2025 Hickory, NC N79514 Minor substantial
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with…

The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with terrain.

Apr 01, 2025 Midvale, OH N8242Q Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 31, 2025 Ucharpi, IN VT-PBA Minor unk Investigation pending
Mar 30, 2025 Lingayen, RP RP-C8595 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 29, 2025 Manley Hot Springs, AK N733KV Incident substantial
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a snow and ice-covered runway, which resulted in a runway excur…

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a snow and ice-covered runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.

Mar 29, 2025 9 de Julio, OF LV-CDK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 28, 2025 Antanhol, PO CS-EBF Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 27, 2025 Natchez, MS N27DV Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 26, 2025 La Concordia, OF HC-BOR Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 26, 2025 San Carlos, CA N180ZR Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with crosswind conditions.
Mar 22, 2025 Vereda El Corzo, OF HK-1035G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 22, 2025 El Perico, MX N210YP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 21, 2025 Northhampton, OF VH-WWU Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 20, 2025 Denton, TX N68332 Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind and w…

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind and windshear during landing.

Mar 19, 2025 Hilton Head Island, SC N627HS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 16, 2025 Fairbanks, AK N7274T Minor substantial
The pilot’s decision to initiate the flight despite identifying a malfunction in the carburetor heat system during the pre-takeoff engine run-up, whic…

The pilot’s decision to initiate the flight despite identifying a malfunction in the carburetor heat system during the pre-takeoff engine run-up, which led to a partial loss of engine power during climb out. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the carburetor heat control cable.

Mar 16, 2025 Rusk, TX N52243 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and adequate airspeed during the go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain…

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and adequate airspeed during the go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

Mar 16, 2025 Frankston, TX N4672F Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a gusting crosswind.
Mar 14, 2025 Bonneuil-en-France, FR F-HJAV Incident Investigation pending
Mar 14, 2025 Dallas, TX N9471B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 13, 2025 Mesquite, TX N525CZ Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 13, 2025 Lakeview, AR N8000T Incident substantial The pilot landed short of the runway.
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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