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
Nov 09, 2015 Newfane, NY N3679L Incident substantial An evasive maneuver during landing to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
Nov 09, 2015 Miami, FL N97277 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Nov 08, 2015 San Jose, CA N21679 Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll at night, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Nov 07, 2015 Mesa, AZ N1107G Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, resulting in a porpoise, and firewall damage.
Nov 06, 2015 Mildura, Australia, AS VH-BWZ Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 06, 2015 Gonzales, LA N2942N Serious (1) substantial
Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the carburetor during recent maintenance, including the omission of a required cotter pin, which resu…

Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the carburetor during recent maintenance, including the omission of a required cotter pin, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

Nov 06, 2015 Atlanta, GA N731LT Incident substantial
The pilot's delayed extension of the landing gear and his failure to ensure that the main landing gear (MLG) were down and locked before touchdown, wh…

The pilot's delayed extension of the landing gear and his failure to ensure that the main landing gear (MLG) were down and locked before touchdown, which resulted in the collapse of both MLG. Contributing to the landing gear collapse was the mis-set landing gear warning horn, which prevented timely notification that the landing gear were not down and locked.

Nov 06, 2015 Monroeville, AL N525DY Incident substantial An inadvertent collision with a bird during takeoff enroute climb, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
Nov 05, 2015 Alcoa, TN N905CP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to identify the taxiway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain while turning off the runway at night.
Nov 04, 2015 Haines, AK N4611U Serious (1) substantial
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence and the pilot’s decision to continu…

A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence and the pilot’s decision to continue the flight after realizing the remaining fuel quantity was near 0.

Nov 03, 2015 Chicago, IL N732MD Incident substantial The failure of the driver of the service vehicle to yield to the taxiing airplane, which resulted in a near-collision and tail strike.
Nov 02, 2015 DOUGLAS BISBEE, AZ N1706R Incident substantial
The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a collision…

The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a collision with terrain.

Oct 26, 2015 Key Biscayne, FL N171RD Incident substantial The fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power.
Oct 24, 2015 Elberta, UT N4401Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to compensate for wind while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a collision with terrain and a postcrash fire.
Oct 24, 2015 Lone Pine, CA N3124N Incident substantial
The fracture of the left main landing gear (MLG) wheel axle due to fatigue, which resulted in the separation of the left MLG wheel during takeoff from…

The fracture of the left main landing gear (MLG) wheel axle due to fatigue, which resulted in the separation of the left MLG wheel during takeoff from a dirt airstrip.

Oct 23, 2015 Primm, NV N310CD Incident substantial
The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' fail…

The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' failure to tune to, monitor, and communicate over the common traffic advisory frequency their relative positions while in the training area.

Oct 23, 2015 Skwentna, AK N3092F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, which resulted in a porpoise and structural damage to the airplane.
Oct 23, 2015 Millbrook, NY N6709S Incident substantial The pilot's loss of heading control during the go-around in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.
Oct 22, 2015 Rondonopolis Municipality, BR PR-DMT Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 20, 2015 FORT BENTON, MT N76001 Serious (1) substantial A hard landing which resulted in a loss of directional control, main landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing spar.
Oct 19, 2015 Sioux Falls, SD N9780G Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to land with a 20 knot direct cross wind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the right wing impacting terrain an…

The pilot's decision to land with a 20 knot direct cross wind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the right wing impacting terrain and a subsequent ground loop.

Oct 18, 2015 Campobello, SC N6636A Minor substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water contamination.
Oct 17, 2015 Sanford, FL N381MB Incident substantial
A collapse of the nose landing gear due to a separation of the drag attachment fitting from the airframe. The separation was likely due to preexisting…

A collapse of the nose landing gear due to a separation of the drag attachment fitting from the airframe. The separation was likely due to preexisting damage from an undetermined event.

Oct 17, 2015 McKinney, TX N2099V Incident substantial The pilot's use of excessive brake input during the recovery from the ground loop, which resulted in a nose over.
Oct 16, 2015 Taylor, CA C-GNVZ Fatal (2) 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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