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
Aug 03, 2019 Saginaw, MI N5806J Minor substantial
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly align the crankshaft during an engine reassembly which led to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the …

Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly align the crankshaft during an engine reassembly which led to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the loss of all engine power.

Jul 30, 2019 WESTMINSTER, MD N618PD Minor substantial
The pilot's improper decision to continue the landing with the airplane high and fast during the approach, which resulted in a long landing and a subs…

The pilot's improper decision to continue the landing with the airplane high and fast during the approach, which resulted in a long landing and a subsequent runway overrun and nose-over.

Jul 27, 2019 Fall City, WA N1828Q Minor substantial The failure of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing on uneven terrain.
Jul 22, 2019 Madras, OR N3761L Minor substantial
A partial loss of power during final approach for undetermined reasons as postaccident examinations did not reveal any preimpact anomalies with the ai…

A partial loss of power during final approach for undetermined reasons as postaccident examinations did not reveal any preimpact anomalies with the airplane or engine.

Jul 21, 2019 Port Townsend, WA N3863L Minor substantial The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
Jul 18, 2019 Mesquite, NV N320JT Minor destroyed The pilot's operation of the airplane while intoxicated, which resulted in a loss of airplane control on landing.
Jul 14, 2019 Elkhart, IN N29516 Minor substantial
An inadvertent engine start of the airplane and subsequent takeoff without the pilot on-board for reasons that could not be determined based on availa…

An inadvertent engine start of the airplane and subsequent takeoff without the pilot on-board for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.

Jul 08, 2019 Bethel, AK N9448B Minor destroyed
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's c…

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s decision to perform an approach to a short runway at an excessive airspeed and his late decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in a slow climb at a reduced safe margin above stall airspeed.

Jul 04, 2019 Reeves, LA N3725V Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to secure the oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and a precautionary off-airport landing, during which the airplane …

The pilot's failure to secure the oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and a precautionary off-airport landing, during which the airplane was substantially damaged.

Jun 30, 2019 Manteo, NC N78658 Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stal…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Jun 30, 2019 Lincoln, MT N5JB Minor substantial A loss of control during landing, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse and runway excursion.
Jun 15, 2019 Lebanon, KY N75903 Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with …

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a ditch, and subsequent nose-over.

Jun 10, 2019 Ontario, OR N3242D Minor substantial The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Jun 08, 2019 Moses Lake, WA N7529K Minor substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and his delayed decision to go-around, which resulted in impact with rocks on a shoreline.
Jun 07, 2019 Lee's Summit, MO N704HS Minor substantial The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Jun 04, 2019 Robertsdale, AL N7317Q Minor substantial The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.
May 17, 2019 Yankeetown, FL N4861P Minor substantial A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
May 15, 2019 Manvel, TX N5788R Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a ditch.
May 15, 2019 Medford, OR N732DK Minor substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
May 11, 2019 Glades Park, CO N6314B Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and climb rate during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in his failure to …

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and climb rate during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in his failure to clear power lines.

May 05, 2019 Marion, IN N96974 Minor destroyed
The pilot's improper trim setting and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic s…

The pilot's improper trim setting and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Apr 30, 2019 New Bern, NC N733UF Minor substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Apr 14, 2019 Bangor, ME N4916B Minor substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 14, 2019 New York, NY N5296H Minor substantial
The pilot's decision to initiate a flight into low instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in six missed approaches at two airports and a t…

The pilot's decision to initiate a flight into low instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in six missed approaches at two airports and a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the external pressure the pilot felt to complete the accident flight despite the poor weather conditions.

Apr 08, 2019 Lancaster, PA N68727 Minor substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway marker.
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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