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
Jul 30, 2010 Breckenridge, MI N24472 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to mantain directional control during the aborted landing.
Jul 29, 2010 Shell Lake, WI N701PS Incident substantial The collision with the deer during landing roll.
Jul 29, 2010 Montezuma, IN N2085J Incident substantial The total loss of engine power due to an insufficient fastener preload that led to the failure of the No. 2 connecting rod assembly.
Jul 27, 2010 Stonington, ME N6410F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
Jul 27, 2010 San Juan, PR N402VN Incident minor
The airplane manufacturer’s inadequate inspection procedures, resulting in the undetected fatigue cracking of the right upper barrel and trunnion asse…

The airplane manufacturer’s inadequate inspection procedures, resulting in the undetected fatigue cracking of the right upper barrel and trunnion assembly.
Jul 27, 2010 Shirley, NY N757ZN Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 26, 2010 Hyannis, MA N26150 Incident minor The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing flare and touchdown.
Jul 25, 2010 Santa Maria, CA N172CY Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a bounce and hard landing.
Jul 24, 2010 White Plains, NY N1166W Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action resulting in a bounced landing.
Jul 24, 2010 Waynesboro, VA N3480E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to follow the short-field takeoff procedures published in the Pilot's Operating Handbook.
Jul 23, 2010 Ephrata, WA N6139M Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fire hydrant while taxiing to the runway.
Jul 22, 2010 Knoxville, TN N45220 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 20, 2010 Indian Head, MD N4823B Incident substantial The pilot's loss of control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
Jul 18, 2010 Coeur d'Alene, ID N619VM Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during the landing roll.
Jul 18, 2010 New Stuyahok, AK N63022 Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees.
Jul 17, 2010 Crisfield, MD N777RM Incident substantial The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jul 14, 2010 Truckee, CA N3967V Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a collision with obstacles.
Jul 14, 2010 El Monte, CA N6909L Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll.
Jul 13, 2010 Fairhope, AL N295SP Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff.
Jul 12, 2010 Kakhonak, AK N7751K Incident substantial The pilot's decision to take off in unfavorable wind conditions.
Jul 12, 2010 Palmer, AK N6594D Incident substantial The pilot's decision to fly towards rising terrain that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.
Jul 11, 2010 Chino, CA N3295T Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.
Jul 10, 2010 Franklin, IN N72609 Incident substantial The pilot's improper touchdown point and excessive braking, which resulted in a nose over.
Jul 10, 2010 Boyne City, MI N79097 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and delayed go-around.
Jul 09, 2010 Houston, TX N2157S Incident substantial
The failure of a hydraulic fluid line, which caused a loss of hydraulic pressure to the landing gear extension system and resulted in the partial coll…

The failure of a hydraulic fluid line, which caused a loss of hydraulic pressure to the landing gear extension system and resulted in the partial collapse of the right main landing gear during touchdown.
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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