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
Nov 10, 2016 Concord, NH N53402 Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Nov 10, 2016 Snow Hill, NC N23473 Incident substantial
The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any evidence o…

The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Nov 08, 2016 Salmon, ID N737MY Incident substantial The airplane's encounter with a depression in a dirt runway during takeoff, which resulted in a tail strike.
Nov 08, 2016 Hopkinton, RI N30703 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel quantity before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel…

The pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel quantity before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Nov 08, 2016 Metropolitana, CI CC-LLH Minor Investigation pending
Nov 08, 2016 Sarasota, FL N2272C Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Nov 07, 2016 Englewood, CO N6026Z Incident substantial An in-flight collision with multiple birds.
Nov 04, 2016 Danville, KY N456SP Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Oct 31, 2016 Watertown, NY N4657S Incident substantial A collapse of the main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Oct 29, 2016 Llano, TX N855SP Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Oct 29, 2016 Palmer, AK N6353E Fatal (1) substantial
The student pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep climbing turn following a touch-and-go landing, which resulte…

The student pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep climbing turn following a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.

Oct 27, 2016 Banswara, IN VH-KMB Incident minor Investigation pending
Oct 26, 2016 Palo Alto, CA N387CS Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when he recognized that the airplane was high and fast during the final approach, which resulted in an impr…

The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when he recognized that the airplane was high and fast during the final approach, which resulted in an improper landing flare and a hard landing.

Oct 25, 2016 Winnemucca, NV N7711L Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Oct 23, 2016 Buffalo, WY N97878 Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s failure to set the proper flap position before the short field takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Oct 21, 2016 Llano, TX N5075S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in cross wind conditions.
Oct 20, 2016 Anchorage, AK N7565H Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Oct 20, 2016 Carrabassett, ME N1706F Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Oct 19, 2016 Cedar Key, FL N1827Y Minor substantial
A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the noncertificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airpl…

A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the noncertificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being overloaded, both of which led to the airplane's inability to attain a positive climb rate. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to attempt to return to the airport at low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall.

Oct 18, 2016 Pflugerville, TX N210LC Incident substantial Landing gear collapse upon landing due to a hydraulic leak that led to insufficient pressure to fully extend and lock the gear in a down position.
Oct 17, 2016 Miami, FL N46953 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Oct 17, 2016 Cambridge, UK G-BDZC Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 16, 2016 Peloponnese, GR 5B-CLB Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 16, 2016 Stockbridge, GA N7948F Serious (2) substantial
A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a…

A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Oct 16, 2016 Leesburg, VA N5446N Minor substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.
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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