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
Sep 05, 2011 Saratoga, WY N761NZ Serious (4) substantial
A loss of engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anom…

A loss of engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Aug 29, 2011 Santa Monica, CA N5155Q Serious (1) substantial The student pilot’s misjudged approach and landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was a lack of airspeed due to a blocked pitot tube.
Aug 28, 2011 Stockstadt am Main, GE N6619F Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 28, 2011 Grangeville, ID N1238D Serious (1) substantial The pilot's loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
Aug 23, 2011 Cavanaugh Bay, ID N2870S Serious (1) substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempt to execute a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic…

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempt to execute a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.

Aug 05, 2011 Amarillo, TX N829MB Serious (2) substantial
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would…

A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Aug 02, 2011 Emmett, ID N6399B Serious (1) substantial A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing because the pilot did not use carburetor heat.
Jul 26, 2011 Harbor Beach, MI N3050X Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of …

The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power.

Jul 17, 2011 Matinicus Island, ME N910TA Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Jul 05, 2011 Ridgeway, VA N9416U Serious (2) substantial The pilot's decision to takeoff using a flap setting higher than the manufacturer's recommended setting for takeoff.
Jun 29, 2011 Burlington, WI N2332V Serious (1) substantial The improper installation of the fuel selector indicator handle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Jun 26, 2011 St Johns, AZ N2725V Serious (3) substantial The pilot did not attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Jun 18, 2011 Albia, IA N900SR Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, in which he did not detect that less fuel was on board the airplane than planned, which precipitated a lo…

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, in which he did not detect that less fuel was on board the airplane than planned, which precipitated a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during initial descent.

Jun 18, 2011 Mount Pleasant, UT N65654 Serious (2) substantial The pilot’s failure to determine the airplane’s fuel quantity before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 08, 2011 Ghent, NY N8895B Serious (1) substantial The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and execute a go-around.
May 25, 2011 Ann Arbor, MI N222UM Serious
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from the propeller when exiting the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the instructor’s…

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from the propeller when exiting the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the instructor’s decision not to shut down the engine before exiting the airplane and the operator’s lack of a policy prohibiting any person from entering or exiting an airplane with its engine operating.

May 23, 2011 Monument Valley, UT N803AN Serious (3) substantial
The pilot's decision to initiate a go-around after a bounced landing at an airport where go-arounds were not advised and his failure to maintain adequ…

The pilot's decision to initiate a go-around after a bounced landing at an airport where go-arounds were not advised and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around.

May 23, 2011 Roraima, BR PT-OSG Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 12, 2011 Corona, CA N11630 Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare.
Apr 01, 2011 Palouse, WA N5851G Serious (1) substantial The pilot did not maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during a low-level aerial application maneuver.
Mar 21, 2011 Spanish Fork, UT N739DG Serious (1) substantial
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during landing. Contributing to the acc…

The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart with a high gusting wind.

Feb 27, 2011 Angleton, TX N3816X Serious (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a night instrument approach.
Feb 27, 2011 Welch, WV N739NY Serious (2) substantial
The unlicensed pilot’s decision to land on a closed runway with a tailwind, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision…

The unlicensed pilot’s decision to land on a closed runway with a tailwind, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to attempt a go-around, resulting in a collision with trees.

Feb 25, 2011 Andrews, TX N739BL Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency descent, following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stal…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency descent, following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.

Feb 14, 2011 Palora, EC HC-CDL Serious (2) substantial 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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