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 02, 2009 Benton, AR N5238E Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Jul 02, 2009 Grand Forks, ND N538ND Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 02, 2009 Grand Forks, ND N525ND Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 01, 2009 Santa Teresa, NM N2118S Incident substantial
The failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status…

The failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status of the landing gear.
Jul 01, 2009 Page, AZ N1055V Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 30, 2009 Lincoln, CA N1064D Incident substantial A fatigue crack in the left main landing gear strut resulting in the collapse of the strut during the landing roll.
Jun 28, 2009 Kasigluk, AK N5490C Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a crosswind.
Jun 28, 2009 Mt. Pleasant, SC N49897 Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 27, 2009 Shepherdsville, KY N172TJ Incident substantial The mechanic's improper inspection of the mixture control cable.
Jun 24, 2009 Oklahoma City, OK N67797 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
Jun 24, 2009 Palazzolo dello Stella, IT D-EBFO Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 22, 2009 Albuquerque, NM N1876Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
Jun 21, 2009 Columbus, GA N6075M Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 20, 2009 Ogden, UT N731GE Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power due to the number one cylinder air induction tube becoming disconnected for undetermined reasons.
Jun 20, 2009 Cookson, OK N60HP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the building while taxiing on a road.
Jun 20, 2009 Lovingston, VA N1664F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Jun 18, 2009 Fort Collins, CO N95144 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to control the airplane after engine startup, resulting in a ground collision with a nearby airplane.
Jun 15, 2009 South Haven, MI N9010R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jun 15, 2009 King Salmon, AK N2162Z Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
Jun 13, 2009 Lawrenceville, VA N22075 Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Jun 12, 2009 Nampa, ID N5504E Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 12, 2009 Polacca, AZ N7979T Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to adequately estimate the required distance to avoid obstructions while taking off from a road.
Jun 11, 2009 Anchorage, AK N2783D Incident substantial
The flight instructor's decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground-loop a…

The flight instructor's decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground-loop and nose-over.
Jun 10, 2009 Brownwood, TX N6393R Incident substantial An in-flight collision with a large bird while on the downwind leg of a traffic pattern.
Jun 08, 2009 Shafter, CA N61907 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
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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