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
Aug 01, 2008 Glendale, AZ N757PS Incident substantial The student pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, that led to a landing overrun.
Jul 31, 2008 Murrieta, CA N1499M Incident substantial A malfunction of the flight control system and loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jul 30, 2008 Honolulu, HI N5329L Incident substantial The flight's encounter with the jet wash from a parked commercial airplane while taxiing for takeoff.
Jul 29, 2008 Quinhagak, AK N9952M Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
Jul 28, 2008 King Salmon, AK N3501L Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during a water landing.
Jul 28, 2008 Marion, IA N3419J Incident substantial
The pilot not maintaining airspeed while performing an aerial application maneuver and the inadvertent stall he encountered. Contributing to the acc…

The pilot not maintaining airspeed while performing an aerial application maneuver and the inadvertent stall he encountered. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind during the maneuver.

Jul 28, 2008 Phoenix, AZ N704JD Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
Jul 28, 2008 Anchorage, AK N4631U Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop.
Jul 26, 2008 Big Creek, ID N92767 Incident substantial The airplane encountered a downdraft during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
Jul 21, 2008 Salmon, ID N9912Q Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to take off in known adverse wind conditions that lead to an encounter with a windshear, the resulting inability of the pilot to …

The pilot's decision to take off in known adverse wind conditions that lead to an encounter with a windshear, the resulting inability of the pilot to maintain airspeed, and a stall/mush into the terrain.

Jul 20, 2008 Lewistown, MT N1710C Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident …

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that were gusting to 25 knots.

Jul 20, 2008 Leavenworth, WA N80849 Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high den…

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude and short runway.

Jul 19, 2008 Mc Alester, OK N6293H Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 17, 2008 Van Horn, TX N6882B Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to his diverted attention. Contributing to the accident was complications manually extending the landin…

The pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to his diverted attention. Contributing to the accident was complications manually extending the landing gear.

Jul 16, 2008 Factoryville, PA N739AZ Incident substantial
The pilot's diverted attention while on final approach and his delay in performing a go-around during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident …

The pilot's diverted attention while on final approach and his delay in performing a go-around during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were sun glare and excessive airspeed.

Jul 16, 2008 Williamstown, NJ N739UG Incident substantial
The student pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident were …

The student pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident were the trees.

Jul 12, 2008 Edgewater, MD N734AT Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged distance/speed during landing.
Jul 12, 2008 Manley Hot Spgs, AK N22563 Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to t…

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident were low light conditions at dusk, and soft terrain.

Jul 09, 2008 Byron, CA N354ES Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
Jul 09, 2008 Metaline Falls, WA N300DF Incident substantial
The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Cont…

The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were trees and the short runway.

Jul 06, 2008 Pomona, CA N8881U Incident substantial Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to refuel the airplane.
Jul 05, 2008 Johnstown, NY N4380N Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.
Jul 04, 2008 McCarthy, AK N80596 Incident substantial
The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident w…

The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was an aerodynamic stall during the emergency landing, the pilot's fatigue, and his unfamiliarity with the airplane.

Jul 02, 2008 Lansing, IL N4408C Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind condition during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusting crosswind…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind condition during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusting crosswind condition.

Jul 01, 2008 Rhinelander, WI N2295Y Incident substantial The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the berm encountered during the forced 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.
← Cessna For Sale All Cessna Models
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database · About our data
View 2 Cessna for sale ↓