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 04, 1988 WHITTIER, AK N185BT Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 03, 1988 ROOT RANCH, ID N732HH Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 03, 1988 PETROS, TN N1724U Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 03, 1988 NAKNEK, AK N5045U Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 30, 1988 DESCANSO, CA N51234 Fatal (1) destroyed PILOT'S POOR JUDGMENT AND INTENTIONAL DECISION TO LOW FLY THE AIRCRAFT BELOW THE MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE.
Jun 29, 1988 SKYKOMISH, WA N2RE Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 28, 1988 FT WAYNE, IN N4744X Fatal destroyed
INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN DUE TO THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, AND FAILURE TO AVOID THE ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A THUNDERSTO…

INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN DUE TO THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, AND FAILURE TO AVOID THE ADVERSE WIND CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH A THUNDERSTORM.

Jun 27, 1988 NASSAU, BF N1555T Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 23, 1988 BIG BEAR LAKE, CA N170R Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 22, 1988 EASTMAN, GA N4282U Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 10, 1988 ELGIN, TX N8181Z Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 09, 1988 KNOXVILLE, TN N700SC Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 08, 1988 QUARTZSITE, AZ N7892F Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 07, 1988 GEORGETOWN, TX N7828Q Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 02, 1988 HATCHER PASS, AK N3327E Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
May 29, 1988 SHAVER LAKE, CA N98683 Fatal (4) destroyed
INFLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH FORCASTED SEVERE ICING AND TURBULENCE BEYOND THE CAPABILITY OF EITHER THE AIRCRAFT OR THE PILOT , WHICH LED TO AN INFLGIHT LOS…

INFLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH FORCASTED SEVERE ICING AND TURBULENCE BEYOND THE CAPABILITY OF EITHER THE AIRCRAFT OR THE PILOT , WHICH LED TO AN INFLGIHT LOSS OF CONTROL. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOTS LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF HIGH ALTITUDE FLIGHT ASPECTS AND METEROLOGICAL PHENOMENA.

May 28, 1988 PETERSBURG, VA N6699F Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 27, 1988 SEBOYETA, NM N5536A Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 26, 1988 West Columbia, SC N8493A Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 25, 1988 DILLINGHAM, AK N4882U Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
May 25, 1988 LAKE CITY, FL N736VS Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 20, 1988 HEBER CITY, UT N25934 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 18, 1988 GRAND CANYON, AZ N4845D Fatal (2) destroyed
PILOTS SELECTION OF AN INAPPROPRIATE CRUISE ALTITUDE WHICH DID NOT ENSURE ADEQUTE TERRAIN CLEARANCE ON THE LEG OF THE FLIGHT FROM PAGE TO GRAND CANYON…

PILOTS SELECTION OF AN INAPPROPRIATE CRUISE ALTITUDE WHICH DID NOT ENSURE ADEQUTE TERRAIN CLEARANCE ON THE LEG OF THE FLIGHT FROM PAGE TO GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FLIGHT SCHEDULE ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT WHICH MAY HAVE PRODUCED A FATIGUE CONDITON.

May 18, 1988 LE FLORE, OK N212FR Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 17, 1988 ALBUQUERQUE, NM N5402Y Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
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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