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 08, 2010 Rancho Murieta, CA N8793U Incident substantial A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
Jul 07, 2010 Albuquerque, NM N164SA Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 05, 2010 Alamagordo, NM N71784 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control during landing, which resulted in a hard/bounced landing.
Jul 05, 2010 Coeur d'Alene, ID N8133G Incident substantial The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
Jul 01, 2010 Missoula, MT N3642C Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 01, 2010 Twin Falls, ID N64427 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare.
Jun 30, 2010 Huntsville, UT N9247B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during climb.
Jun 30, 2010 Chesapeake, VA N6064R Incident substantial A hard landing by person(s)unknown.
Jun 27, 2010 Brainerd, MN N7691M Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control while taking off with gusting wind.
Jun 26, 2010 Cahokia, IL N2785K Incident substantial The fatigue failure of the axle's attaching bolts during landing.
Jun 25, 2010 Salisbury, MD N2373K Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 25, 2010 St. Charles, MO N5461B Incident substantial The pilot's improper takeoff procedure that led to a decreased climb rate and subsequent off-airport landing.
Jun 24, 2010 Cooper Landing, AK N7715A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
Jun 23, 2010 Bryce Canyon, UT N55TA Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during takeoff.
Jun 22, 2010 Albuquerque, NM N9849C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction with an erroneous airspeed indicator.
Jun 21, 2010 Jasper, TN N8321J Incident substantial The pilot under instruction's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his failure to relinquish the flight controls when directed.
Jun 21, 2010 Storm Lake, IA N800VT Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to land on a water contaminated runway, which resulted in a runway excursion during the landing roll. Contributing to the acciden…

The pilot’s decision to land on a water contaminated runway, which resulted in a runway excursion during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of knowledge regarding the landing distance required and the limited braking effectiveness on a water contaminated runway.
Jun 21, 2010 Maryland Heights, MO N1061X Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 21, 2010 Big Creek, ID N2350C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing at an unfamiliar airstrip.
Jun 14, 2010 Blackfoot, ID N9357K Incident substantial A loss of directional control during the landing roll as a result of a worn tail wheel locking mechanism.
Jun 13, 2010 Cascade, ID N5720A Incident substantial The pilot’s encounter with an unknown hole in the runway during the landing roll.
Jun 12, 2010 Palmer, AK N2886C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions.
Jun 09, 2010 Tampa, FL N2263S Incident substantial
The total loss of engine power due to inadequate torgue on the crankcase bolts. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection performed 1…

The total loss of engine power due to inadequate torgue on the crankcase bolts. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection performed 19.5 hours prior to the accident.
Jun 09, 2010 New Smyrna Beach, FL N62568 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Jun 09, 2010 Orange, TX N9510J Incident substantial The loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to an incorrectly maintained left main landing gear.
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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