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
May 15, 1988 WINNSBORO, LA N78392 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 14, 1988 OCEAN SHORES, WA N7935G Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 09, 1988 MANSFIELD, MO N8605S Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 04, 1988 KOTZEBUE, AK N6592G Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 03, 1988 LARSON BAY, AK N9030R Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 30, 1988 CONROE, TX N3946L Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 28, 1988 LONSDALE, MN N67338 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 23, 1988 LAS VEGAS, NV N2924R Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 21, 1988 RAPID CITY, SD N2720F Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 16, 1988 LOS BANOS, CA N4493L Fatal (4) destroyed FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF HIS AIRCRAFT TO AVERT A COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.
Apr 16, 1988 MARICOPA, CA N29111 Fatal (2) destroyed AIRCRAFT INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.
Apr 15, 1988 DEER LODGE, MT N13788 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 09, 1988 HELENA, MT N8008M Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 04, 1988 FREEPORT, BF N42A Fatal (5) Investigation pending
Apr 04, 1988 HARDWICK, MN N207CA Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 01, 1988 SATICOY, CA N733KS Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 31, 1988 HOPE, AR N6534H Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 26, 1988 ALBUQUERQUE, NM CGVDG Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 24, 1988 SERVIA, IN N7797Q Fatal (1) destroyed
THE PILOT INDUCED OVERLOAD TO THE AIRPLANE STRUCTURE CAUSING MATERIAL FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE. ATTEMPTED FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER, AND SPATIAL DISO…

THE PILOT INDUCED OVERLOAD TO THE AIRPLANE STRUCTURE CAUSING MATERIAL FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE. ATTEMPTED FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER, AND SPATIAL DISORIENTATION OF THE PILOT, ARE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT.

Mar 20, 1988 QUANTICO, VA N6401N Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 11, 1988 SYLVA, NC N1258Q Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 28, 1988 OXFORD, IA N5816E Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 27, 1988 HENDERSON, TX N5522G Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 24, 1988 KISSIMMEE, FL N5211E Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 21, 1988 ELLAMORE, WV N2109Q Fatal (2) 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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