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
Jun 08, 2010 Toms River, NJ N5075K Incident substantial The pilot-in-command's loss of airplane control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Jun 07, 2010 Marietta, OH N2016Q Incident substantial
The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder attachment fasteners as a result of improper engine overhaul practices…

The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder attachment fasteners as a result of improper engine overhaul practices.
Jun 07, 2010 Leeds, UK N646VP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 06, 2010 Kenai, AK N266V Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the airplane nosing over during taxi.
Jun 05, 2010 Pahokee, FL N2990V Incident substantial A partial loss of power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
Jun 05, 2010 Custer, SD N2267X Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel mismanagement.
Jun 04, 2010 Anderson, IN N421KB Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to establish proper rotation and liftoff speed during the takeoff roll.
Jun 04, 2010 Baltimore, MD N789EP Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land during a thunders…

The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land during a thunderstorm.
Jun 02, 2010 Franksville, WI N4974D Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and delay in aborting the takeoff.
Jun 01, 2010 Greenfield, IN N1448Z Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
May 31, 2010 Sterling, MA N6371D Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to not continue with the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distra…

The pilot’s decision to not continue with the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to the passenger’s panicked condition.
May 31, 2010 Wellington, KS N78612 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane while manually starting the engine with the propeller.
May 30, 2010 Chateaugay, NY N9985T Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgedment of his speed and distance during landing, which resulted in an overrun.
May 29, 2010 Atchison, KS N76287 Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
May 28, 2010 White Plains, NY N662QS Incident minor The flight crew's failure to ensure that the cabin door was secured/locked prior to takeoff.
May 25, 2010 Merced, CA N69254 Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
May 24, 2010 East Haddam, CT N169ER Incident substantial The pilot's delayed decision to attempt a go-around, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing.
May 23, 2010 Kettle Falls, WA N9104R Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to preci…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to precipitation.
May 22, 2010 Las Vegas, NV N529MC Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during taxi.
May 22, 2010 Petaluma, CA N210SL Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions.
May 21, 2010 Cambridge, NY N234JK Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
May 19, 2010 Renton, WA N66033 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
May 17, 2010 Spring Branch, TX N50LP Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
May 16, 2010 Duluth, MN N6545A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
May 16, 2010 Blue Hill, ME N733XD Incident substantial The flight instructor’s inability to maintain directional control while landing with gusting winds.
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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