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
Oct 03, 2009 San Simeon, CA N31KT Incident substantial The pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer’s checklist and set the parking brake.
Oct 03, 2009 Payson, AZ N7810T Incident substantial The stress corrosion cracking of the nose gear landing fork, which resulted in the fork's failure during landing.
Sep 29, 2009 Granite Falls, WA N2183P Incident substantial Landing in rugged terrain for undetermined reasons.
Sep 28, 2009 Kingman, AZ N190JS Incident substantial Failure of the right landing gear wheel attachment bolts.
Sep 27, 2009 Pensacola, FL N55437 Incident substantial
The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Con…

The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual examination performed during the annual inspection.
Sep 26, 2009 Parowan, UT N1040D Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Sep 25, 2009 Upland, CA N195MD Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
Sep 24, 2009 Enterprise, OR N5677B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to stop his airplane before it departed the end of the unimproved remote airstrip.
Sep 22, 2009 Omaha, NE N1048 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper decision to taxi with an obstructed windscreen and his failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane.
Sep 21, 2009 San Carlos, CA N21591 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a fence post during taxi.
Sep 19, 2009 Montauk, NY N182HB Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing.
Sep 15, 2009 Sheffield, MA N336DN Incident destroyed
A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the 1st stage sun gear output splines for unknown reasons, which resulted in a power turbine overspee…

A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the 1st stage sun gear output splines for unknown reasons, which resulted in a power turbine overspeed condition, with subsequent blade distress/release.
Sep 15, 2009 Merritt Island, FL N93772 Incident substantial The student pilots failure to maintain directional control after landing.
Sep 14, 2009 Albany, OR N899KM Incident substantial The malfunction of the left main wheel brake during landing due to inadequate hydraulic fluid in the left brake pedal master cylinder due to leakage.
Sep 11, 2009 Helena, MT N119WW Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Sep 09, 2009 Juneau, AK N42250 Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged flare and loss of control during a glassy water landing.
Sep 08, 2009 Long Beach, CA N51594 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle during taxi.
Sep 07, 2009 Canby, MN N1250W Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswinds.
Sep 07, 2009 Tulsa, OK N6442Y Incident substantial A temporary loss of elevator pitch control for undetermined reasons.
Sep 07, 2009 Duluth, MN N568ND Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, resulting in a hard landing and a propeller strike with the ground.
Sep 06, 2009 Grain Valley, MO N9129A Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
Sep 05, 2009 Louisa, VA N3656V Incident substantial The Cessna pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
Sep 05, 2009 Camarillo, CA N1508D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Sep 05, 2009 Avalon, CA N2242R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 04, 2009 Sugar Land, TX N2349S Incident minor
The improper installation of the pitch trim cable which resulted in it making improper contact with a guard pin that led to the fatigue failure of the…

The improper installation of the pitch trim cable which resulted in it making improper contact with a guard pin that led to the fatigue failure of the cable.
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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