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 13, 2021 Pineview, GA N4912Q Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in collision with powerlines during an aerial application flight.
Apr 13, 2021 Canberra, OF VH-DLA Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 07, 2021 Great Valley, NY N24RG Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff.
Apr 01, 2021 Colon and El Marques, Queretaro, MX C-GBQA Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 30, 2021 Quintana Roo, Mexico, MX XA-UPC Fatal (2) unk Investigation pending
Mar 27, 2021 Hermosillo, Mexico, MX XB-HSW Fatal (7) unk Investigation pending
Mar 20, 2021 Ndetani, OF 5Y-JKN Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 26, 2021 Gainesville, GA N3652C Fatal (3) destroyed
The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart into low instrument meteoro…

The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart into low instrument meteorological conditions.

Feb 12, 2021 Culiacan, MX XB-LDX Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 08, 2021 Galt, MO N8080G Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s decision to takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions consisting of low ceilings and icing and his failure to remain clear of terr…

The pilot’s decision to takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions consisting of low ceilings and icing and his failure to remain clear of terrain while attempting to remain below the clouds, which resulted in impact with terrain.

Feb 07, 2021 Belvidere, TN N44776 Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure by prematurely descending the airplane below the final approach fix altitude…

The pilot’s failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure by prematurely descending the airplane below the final approach fix altitude to fly under the low ceiling conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

Feb 05, 2021 Sefferweich, GE D-EHQT Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 04, 2021 Chitina, AK N9725Z Fatal (2) substantial An in-flight breakup during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
Feb 02, 2021 San Felix do Xingu, BR PT-BXV Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 02, 2021 Hackberry, LA N4765N Fatal (2) destroyed
The flight instructor did not maintain control of the airplane during training maneuvers, which resulted in a rapid, steep descent and impact with ter…

The flight instructor did not maintain control of the airplane during training maneuvers, which resulted in a rapid, steep descent and impact with terrain.

Jan 31, 2021 Ourilandia do Norte, OF PT-WUU Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 27, 2021 Port Angeles, WA N9114A Fatal (1) substantial The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning.
Jan 09, 2021 Warm Springs, OR N3RB Fatal (1) destroyed A loss of airplane control due to pilot incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined.
Jan 08, 2021 Bojaca-Cundinamarca, CO HK3856G Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 29, 2020 Rancador, PR, BR PT-KCK Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 21, 2020 Midway, GA N2246S Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contri…

The pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to complete the flight to work in an emergency room.

Nov 18, 2020 Katale, UG N7834M Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 16, 2020 Colton, OR N18666 Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to maintain positive control of the airplane in mountainous terrain during dark night conditions as a result of spatial disorienta…

The pilot’s failure to maintain positive control of the airplane in mountainous terrain during dark night conditions as a result of spatial disorientation which led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.

Nov 12, 2020 Los Angeles, CA N939CP Fatal (1) destroyed
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the throttle control hardware during recent maintenance, which resulted in its disconnection and a …

Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the throttle control hardware during recent maintenance, which resulted in its disconnection and a subsequent loss of engine power on approach for landing.

Nov 12, 2020 Rockwall, TX N7306H Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach and his delayed go-around decision, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines…

The pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach and his delayed go-around decision, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate wind direction reporting as a result of a misaligned crossarm on the weather reporting station.

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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