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 07, 2015 Delta Junction, AK N5947T Incident substantial The pilots decision to land on an unfamiliar, unimproved airstrip which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
Sep 06, 2015 Soda Springs, ID N732DW Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.
Sep 05, 2015 Silverton, CO N1099Q Fatal (4) destroyed
The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper judgment and his failure to maintain situational awareness, which resulted in the flight's encounter with ins…

The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper judgment and his failure to maintain situational awareness, which resulted in the flight's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and controlled flight into terrain during cruise flight.

Sep 05, 2015 Midland, TX N4707S Fatal (1) substantial The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Sep 05, 2015 Miami, FL N6141Q Incident substantial The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Sep 04, 2015 Brackley, UK G-ATKF Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 03, 2015 Cresskill, NJ N758DK Serious (2) destroyed
Maintenance personnel’s failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts during installation of the engine cylinders, whic…

Maintenance personnel’s failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts during installation of the engine cylinders, which resulted in the loosening of the components, loss of lubrication, failure of the crankshaft, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.

Sep 03, 2015 Rose Hill, KS N3417R Incident substantial The pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and subsequent hard landing.
Aug 31, 2015 Miami, FL N186AZ Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear wheel from its strut.
Aug 31, 2015 Houston, TX N452CS Incident substantial
The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate fuel management and the flight instructor’s failure …

The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate fuel management and the flight instructor’s failure to verify the fuel level and fuel selector position in flight.

Aug 30, 2015 New Enterprise, PA N8404X Incident substantial The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
Aug 30, 2015 Skwentna, AK N59180 Incident substantial The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Aug 30, 2015 New Milford, CT N112RP Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Aug 29, 2015 MIDLOTHIAN, TX N5255G Incident substantial
The failure of the brake line tubing for the right main landing gear brake, due to a non-standard method used to secure the brake line, which resulted…

The failure of the brake line tubing for the right main landing gear brake, due to a non-standard method used to secure the brake line, which resulted in a loss of control during landing, and a ground loop.

Aug 27, 2015 Vicovu de Sus, RO YR-RAG Incident Investigation pending
Aug 26, 2015 Lancaster, NY N1516D Incident substantial The pilot's excessive application of brake pressure, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Aug 26, 2015 Titusville, FL N90PS Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's continued flight into known convective weather conditions, which resulted in the airplane's encounter with thunderstorms and the pilot's s…

The pilot's continued flight into known convective weather conditions, which resulted in the airplane's encounter with thunderstorms and the pilot's subsequent loss of airplane control during a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the approach controllers and the tower controllers to provide timely and accurate weather information to the pilot.

Aug 26, 2015 Lib Mandy, PE OB-1616 Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 24, 2015 Pineville, LA N759TZ Incident substantial The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, resulting in a runway over-run and collision with terrain.
Aug 23, 2015 Kasilof, AK N3043E Fatal (2) substantial The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on postaccident examination and testing.
Aug 23, 2015 Springfield, OH N691SP Incident substantial The pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 22, 2015 HOMER, AK N9588B Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Aug 22, 2015 Riviera Beach, FL N8952B Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to descending in atmospheric conditions conducive to icing, which resulted in a total loss of power…

The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to descending in atmospheric conditions conducive to icing, which resulted in a total loss of power.

Aug 22, 2015 Dorado, PR N4057V Serious (1) substantial
A short circuit of unknown origin, which resulted in electrical arcing in the engine compartment and smoke in the cockpit, which necessitated a precau…

A short circuit of unknown origin, which resulted in electrical arcing in the engine compartment and smoke in the cockpit, which necessitated a precautionary landing to a field.

Aug 21, 2015 Martinville, IL N8265B Fatal (1) substantial The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
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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