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
Apr 04, 2010 Winter Haven, FL N4655X Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing in gusting winds.
Apr 04, 2010 Leavenworth, WA N3599P Incident substantial The failure of the number two cylinder exhaust and intake valves for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Apr 03, 2010 Truckee, CA N4137C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to identify the snow-covered runway, which resulted in an off-runway landing and subsequent collision with a berm.
Apr 03, 2010 New Hudson, MI N222UN Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout with gusting winds.
Apr 01, 2010 Wichita Falls, TX N3320U Incident substantial A fire of undetermined origin.
Mar 31, 2010 Ankeny, IA N883AV Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel monitoring.
Mar 30, 2010 Sarasota, FL N21394 Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 29, 2010 Lansing, IA N3503H Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and intentional ground loop.
Mar 27, 2010 San Francisco, CA N9870E Incident —
The local controller's issuance of a takeoff clearance to the Boeing 777 without ensuring that approved separation would exist with the Cessna 182. Co…

The local controller's issuance of a takeoff clearance to the Boeing 777 without ensuring that approved separation would exist with the Cessna 182. Contributing to the incident were tower procedures that permitted transitioning aircraft to cross the runway 28 departure corridor at low altitude while runways 28L/R were in use.
Mar 26, 2010 Mckinney, TX N18563 Incident substantial The student pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind.
Mar 26, 2010 Venice, FL N67826 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 25, 2010 Annapolis, MD N72560 Incident substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Mar 24, 2010 Moore, SC N93441 Incident substantial
The certificated mechanic's improper installation of a helicoil, which resulted in the separation of a sparkplug and the helicoil and led to a partial…

The certificated mechanic's improper installation of a helicoil, which resulted in the separation of a sparkplug and the helicoil and led to a partial loss of engine power.
Mar 24, 2010 Kingman, AZ N4200V Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was flight control interference by the passen…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was flight control interference by the passenger.
Mar 23, 2010 Fallbrook, CA N735KL Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Mar 23, 2010 Malta, OH N2082N Incident substantial The pilot's decision to take off in conditions that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.
Mar 22, 2010 Lake Alfred, FL N6589G Incident substantial A loss of engine power during the landing approach for undetermined reasons.
Mar 21, 2010 Connelsville, PA N8921V Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel.
Mar 21, 2010 Farmingdale, NY N1895A Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 18, 2010 Artesia, NM N3382Q Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
Mar 18, 2010 Port Alsworth, AK N2266G Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to enter adverse weather conditions, resulting in a loss of visibility and collision with terrain during a turn to reverse direct…

The pilot's decision to enter adverse weather conditions, resulting in a loss of visibility and collision with terrain during a turn to reverse direction.
Mar 18, 2010 Mount Vernon, MO N2381R Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to the failure of the number four connecting rod for undetermined reasons.
Mar 17, 2010 Tillamook, OR N7854F Incident substantial The partial loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat.
Mar 17, 2010 Anchorage, AK N3492C Incident substantial The structural failure of the right main landing gear leg, resulting in the collapse of the landing gear.
Mar 15, 2010 Shelby, NC N74E Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
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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