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 27, 2010 Aleknagik, AK N35851 Incident substantial A bird strike which penetrated the airplane's windscreen.
Aug 26, 2010 Ocean City, MD N16023 Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced downwind landing.
Aug 23, 2010 Grangeville, ID N29100 Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to fly with a known defective nosewheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose-over on landing after …

The pilot’s decision to fly with a known defective nosewheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose-over on landing after the assembly shifted out of alignment during the flight.

Aug 20, 2010 Hollywood, FL N93588 Incident substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aug 20, 2010 Del Rio, TX N1289S Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude while making a visual approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway and subsequent collision wit…

The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude while making a visual approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway and subsequent collision with terrain.

Aug 19, 2010 Bedford, PA N77RL Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to establish a proper climb gradient during a departure in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision wit…

The pilot's failure to establish a proper climb gradient during a departure in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.

Aug 19, 2010 LaGrange, IN N6762X Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain altitude due to his distracted attention to a vibration of unknown origin.
Aug 19, 2010 Homer, AK N9815M Incident substantial The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in an off-airport emergency landing and subsequent nose over.
Aug 18, 2010 Miami, FL N24870 Incident substantial The pilots' inadequate fuel planning, resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aug 18, 2010 Mosby, MT N1142U Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an en route climb.
Aug 18, 2010 Saint Maries, ID N8611Z Incident substantial A loss of aircraft control during takeoff due to an inadvertent collision with a deer that ran onto the runway.
Aug 14, 2010 Compton, CA N20872 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point that resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a wall.
Aug 14, 2010 McCall, ID N992WS Incident substantial
The pilot's delay in making the decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the condition of the takeoff surface, and the high den…

The pilot's delay in making the decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the condition of the takeoff surface, and the high density altitude.

Aug 12, 2010 Canon, GA N3562Y Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 11, 2010 Farmington, NM N4492 Incident substantial
Pre-existing damage of the through-bolt that attached the inboard end of the gear leg to the airframe hard-point, likely caused during maintenance on …

Pre-existing damage of the through-bolt that attached the inboard end of the gear leg to the airframe hard-point, likely caused during maintenance on the gear.

Aug 08, 2010 Livermore, CA N6165M Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during final approach, resulting in a hard landing.
Aug 08, 2010 San Jose, CA N64204 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 04, 2010 Vici, OK N414TT Incident substantial The pilot's failure to ensure adequate runway remaining during landing.
Aug 03, 2010 Auburn, IN N93927 Incident substantial The pilot of the other airplane failing to monitor the position this airplane.
Aug 02, 2010 Mashpee, MA N925KM Incident substantial
The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while flying at reduced power settings in conditions that were favorable for carburetor icing resulting in …

The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while flying at reduced power settings in conditions that were favorable for carburetor icing resulting in the partial loss of engine power.

Aug 02, 2010 Burnet, TX N5177E Incident substantial The failure of the tailwheel compression spring, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
Aug 01, 2010 Santa Fe, NM N52708 Incident substantial A total loss of engine power following a loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons.
Jul 31, 2010 Rawlins, WY N35296 Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, failure to properly use the takeoff checklist, and failure to lean the fuel mixture, which resulted in the …

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, failure to properly use the takeoff checklist, and failure to lean the fuel mixture, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed due to the rich fuel mixture.

Jul 31, 2010 Elk Creek, VA N172FL Incident substantial The student pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
Jul 30, 2010 Perry, GA N1351E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while taxiing.
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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