Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2024 | Reno, NV | N36RW | Incident | substantial |
A loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial extension of the landing gear and subsequent landing gear collapse du…A loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial extension of the landing gear and subsequent landing gear collapse during landing. Contributing to the accident was fuel starvation that resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Ada, OK | N8483L | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a sign. |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Nampa, ID | N2768J | Incident | substantial | Loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Monument Hills, CA | N8WF | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Painted Post, NY | N5309G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a ditch. |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Roll, AZ | N3156V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 09, 2024 | Kagoshima, JA | JA061 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 08, 2024 | Fairbanks, AK | N8795Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions. |
| Jun 07, 2024 | King Salmon, AK | N756CL | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition of the No. 1 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Jun 05, 2024 | Gypsum, CO | N5755B | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the flight instructor and the pilot to visually confirm the airplane’s fuel quantity during preflight, which resulted in a loss of engi…The failure of the flight instructor and the pilot to visually confirm the airplane’s fuel quantity during preflight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and an off-airport forced landing in rough terrain. |
| Jun 03, 2024 | Bethel, AK | N9651M | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper short-field takeoff procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing. |
| Jun 01, 2024 | Willow, AK | N5789C | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Jun 01, 2024 | Soldotna, AK | N91224 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to recognize and avoid an obstacle on the runway environment during takeoff roll. Contributing was flat light conditions. |
| May 31, 2024 | Fayetteville, TN | N8536G | Incident | substantial | A collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. |
| May 30, 2024 | Greensboro, NC | N3687L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control. |
| May 29, 2024 | Forest Lake, MN | N177GW | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain aircraft control during the simulated forced landing. |
| May 28, 2024 | Oscoda, MI | N9206A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a gusting crosswind that resulted in the airplane nosing over and impa…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a gusting crosswind that resulted in the airplane nosing over and impacting on the runway. |
| May 28, 2024 | Maribor, OF | S5-DMI | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 28, 2024 | McCall, ID | N275DM | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty right crosswind. |
| May 22, 2024 | Vernal, UT | N8580T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 22, 2024 | Chandeleur Island, LA | N751DW | Incident | substantial |
A fatigue failure of the engine oil pressure line, which resulted in the loss of engine oil during the flight and subsequent damage to the nose landin…A fatigue failure of the engine oil pressure line, which resulted in the loss of engine oil during the flight and subsequent damage to the nose landing gear support structure during the precautionary landing. |
| May 20, 2024 | Midland, TX | N600CG | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to take remed…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action. |
| May 18, 2024 | Prescott, AZ | N17304 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing following an aborted takeoff which resulted in a runway excursion and impac…The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing following an aborted takeoff which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch. |
| May 18, 2024 | Basseterre, OF | N494GP | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| May 17, 2024 | San Luis Obispo, CA | N1500D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear and subsequent…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear and subsequent ground loop. |