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 12, 2009 Springdale, AR N73842 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent go-around.
May 10, 2009 Oroville, CA N1457M Incident substantial A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an excessively lean mixture for undetermined reasons.
May 10, 2009 Mesquite, NV N73017 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during landing resulting from binding of the left wheel's brake actuating system for an undetermined reason.
May 09, 2009 Coeur d'Alene, ID N2383Q Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds while landing.
May 09, 2009 Madera, CA N71165 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane throughout the landing.
May 08, 2009 Roanoke, TX N172SV Incident substantial
The partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the throttle control rod-end to carburetor arm hardware. A contributing factor was the pilot's de…

The partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the throttle control rod-end to carburetor arm hardware. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without a current annual inspection.
May 05, 2009 Haines, AK N1685V Incident substantial The pilot's decision to practice takeoff and landings on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on takeoff.
May 05, 2009 Stillwater, OK N740JB Incident substantial The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
May 03, 2009 Opelousas, LA N4590K Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to flight.
Apr 30, 2009 Greenville, ME N739RH Incident substantial The pilot’s premature rotation during takeoff.
Apr 27, 2009 Waycross, GA N6213G Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach in gusty conditions. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's mis…

The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach in gusty conditions. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's misunderstanding of the airspeed indicator.
Apr 27, 2009 Nantucket, MA N769EA Incident minor Installation of an improper bearing in the landing gear actuator.
Apr 24, 2009 Kinston, NC N2803X Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons.
Apr 24, 2009 Kingston, NY N2792S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach.
Apr 24, 2009 Hanford, CA N6584B Incident substantial
A loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the…

A loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the correct fuel flow performance chart.
Apr 24, 2009 Pinehurst, NC N500TC Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare.
Apr 22, 2009 Rangely, CO N345TJ Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
Apr 22, 2009 Tucson, AZ N3880S Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds.
Apr 22, 2009 Richmond, IN N7409E Incident substantial The pilot under instruction's failure to lower the landing gear and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision.
Apr 21, 2009 Corona, CA N9504H Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare.
Apr 21, 2009 Frederick, MD N208JW Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to the failure of one or more compressor turbine blades for an undetermined reason.
Apr 20, 2009 Livermore, CA N64204 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 20, 2009 Moab, UT N367N Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced distraction by maneuvering …

The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced distraction by maneuvering on final to show a point of interest to passengers.
Apr 20, 2009 Carlsbad, CA N48259 Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carbon fouling of a spark plug.
Apr 17, 2009 Talkeetna, AK N46326 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering at a high density altitude.
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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