Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 1988 | SO. CHARLESTON, WV | N9399U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 14, 1988 | JEAN, NV | N5173G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 13, 1988 | SENECA, AZ | N757NM | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 13, 1988 | GALISTEO, NM | N602SP | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 12, 1988 | SANFORD, FL | N6771Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 11, 1988 | EAST HAMPTON, NY | N52535 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 09, 1988 | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | N618DP | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 07, 1988 | RED LODGE, MT | N20484 | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 04, 1988 | HELENA, MT | N517S | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 02, 1988 | LK HAVASU CITY, AZ | N60566 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT IN FORECAST MARGINAL VFR CONDITIONS IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE P…PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT IN FORECAST MARGINAL VFR CONDITIONS IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBTAIN AN AVIATION WEATHER BRIEFING AND HIS LACK OF RECURRENT TRAINING. |
| Feb 02, 1988 | FRIEDENS, PA | N1201M | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 02, 1988 | DOUGLAS, AZ | N61305 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | INADVERTENT ENTRY INTO A STALL/SPIN BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. |
| Jan 31, 1988 | NORWALK, WI | N9458U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 27, 1988 | VENICE, FL | N235UV | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 24, 1988 | WAYNESBURG, PA | N3467R | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 23, 1988 | TEMPLE CITY, CA | N63CA | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
PILOT OF N63CA IMPROPER VISUAL LOOK-OUT. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE CONTROLLER'S FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FASTER MOVING AIRPLANE APPROACHING …PILOT OF N63CA IMPROPER VISUAL LOOK-OUT. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE CONTROLLER'S FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FASTER MOVING AIRPLANE APPROACHING THE SINGLE ENGINE CESSNA FROM THE REAR. |
| Jan 23, 1988 | KIRKLAND, AZ | N4884U | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 17, 1988 | NEWHALL, CA | N42450 | Fatal (4) | destroyed | PILOTS DECISION TO CONTINUE VFR FLIGHT AFTER ENCOUNTERING INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. |
| Jan 16, 1988 | LOST HILLS, CA | N7573N | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 14, 1988 | CONROE, TX | N3022D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 14, 1988 | CEDARTOWN, GA | N12NF | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 12, 1988 | HAILEY, ID | N180W | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 12, 1988 | KIOWA, CO | N9565T | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 08, 1988 | WARSAW, IN | N4878G | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 05, 1988 | BEDFORD PARK, IL | N4746C | Fatal (1) | 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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