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 16, 2009 Bisbee, AZ N7802F Incident substantial The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 13, 2009 York, PA N144ME Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 11, 2009 Granger, TX N756BZ Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was on board prior to flight.
Apr 11, 2009 Vientiane, Laos, LA RDPL-34144 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 09, 2009 Burnet, TX N4495C Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds during landing.
Apr 07, 2009 Richland, WA N7582G Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare.
Apr 05, 2009 Charleston, SC N6208V Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the diversion of the pilot's attention to an airplane …

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the diversion of the pilot's attention to an airplane on a converging final approach course.

Apr 04, 2009 Snohomish, WA N4915F Incident substantial An in-flight collision with a crow.
Apr 04, 2009 Kalispell, MT N6433A Incident substantial
A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue failure of the right main landi…

A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear spring.

Apr 03, 2009 Bettles, AK N2801K Incident substantial The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
Mar 29, 2009 Salt Lake City, UT N44FR Incident substantial The uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator strut for undetermined reasons.
Mar 29, 2009 Hazen, ND N736CL Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
Mar 29, 2009 Brunswick, GA N1505Q Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusting crosswinds.
Mar 28, 2009 Sedona, AZ N97467 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a full-stop landing attempt. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to…

The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a full-stop landing attempt. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure that the aircraft was properly configured for landing, his not initiating a go-around, and a malfunction in one of the main landing gear braking systems.

Mar 27, 2009 Wendover, UT N98FC Incident substantial
A loss of directional control during landing as a result of the binding in one main landing gear brake assembly due to incorrect maintenance procedure…

A loss of directional control during landing as a result of the binding in one main landing gear brake assembly due to incorrect maintenance procedures. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly reconfigure the airplane during an attempted rejected landing.

Mar 23, 2009 Angel Fire, NM N59287 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off on an icy runwa…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off on an icy runway with high crosswinds.

Mar 22, 2009 Madison, IN N5920T Incident substantial The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's muffler which melted and grounded the ignition P-lead wire.
Mar 21, 2009 Columbia, MS N4057U Incident substantial A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning.
Mar 20, 2009 Corsicana, TX N7326T Incident destroyed The pilot's improper flare.
Mar 19, 2009 Ellensburg, WA N95429 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 18, 2009 Ocala, FL N6901L Incident substantial
The right main landing gear collapse as a result of the pilot's improper flare during a previous landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight …

The right main landing gear collapse as a result of the pilot's improper flare during a previous landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.

Mar 17, 2009 Lafayette, IN N2382R Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
Mar 10, 2009 Aberdeen, SD N402BP Incident substantial
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and icing conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Cont…

The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and icing conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the accumulation of airframe ice and the strong, gusting crosswinds.

Mar 06, 2009 Cleveland, MS N6089K Incident substantial The inadvertent encounter with a bird in flight.
Mar 05, 2009 Crystal River, FL N94563 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper 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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