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 08, 2015 VEREDA GUARIGUA CAJICA, CO HK-4990 Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 07, 2015 Montecito, CA N5738F Fatal (2) substantial Oil starvation that led to the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.
Aug 05, 2015 Spanish Fork, UT N560JF Incident substantial
The Captain's decision to taxi on a closed taxiway, which resulted in a collision with a parked construction vehicle. Contributing to the accident was…

The Captain's decision to taxi on a closed taxiway, which resulted in a collision with a parked construction vehicle. Contributing to the accident was a ground crew employee's decision to move barricades from the closed taxiway.

Aug 05, 2015 Ellijay, GA N3568V Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, and a runway e…

The pilot's failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.

Aug 04, 2015 La Blanca, GT TG-ZAB Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 03, 2015 Miami, FL N6223D Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane firewall.
Aug 03, 2015 Saint Ignatius, MT N235HM Incident substantial
Maintenance personnel’s failure to tighten a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of fuel pressure and a subsequent loss of engine power during cruise …

Maintenance personnel’s failure to tighten a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of fuel pressure and a subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight and an off-airport landing and collision with obstacles.

Aug 02, 2015 Pecos, TX N5033U Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aug 02, 2015 Chicago, IL N942AC Minor substantial
An encounter with a wind gust during ground maneuvering and the captain’s improper flight control positioning to account for wind conditions, which re…

An encounter with a wind gust during ground maneuvering and the captain’s improper flight control positioning to account for wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane being blown onto its left wing.

Aug 01, 2015 Watertown, WI N1685R Serious (1) substantial The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Aug 01, 2015 Santa Paula, CA N4CU Fatal (1) substantial
The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into …

The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain.

Aug 01, 2015 Corlu, TU N692BE Incident minor Investigation pending
Jul 26, 2015 Dixie, ID N52095 Incident substantial The failure of the right brake hydraulic line during taxi due to fatigue, which caused a loss of hydraulic fluid and rendered the brake inoperative.
Jul 26, 2015 SEIBERT LAKE, CA C-FWVQ Fatal (1) Investigation pending
Jul 26, 2015 Iuka, MS N195AP Minor substantial
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system found no mechan…

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system found no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Jul 25, 2015 Duluth, MN N1650X Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing. Contributing to …

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention to another airplane in the vicinity and that he inaccurately perceived the gear warning horn annunciator as the TCAS annunciator.

Jul 25, 2015 Albertson, NC N731MB Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff due to his impairment from alcohol use.
Jul 24, 2015 Geneva, SZ N990FV Incident Investigation pending
Jul 23, 2015 Apopka, FL N704SB Incident substantial
Following a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted i…

Following a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted in an over-run, collision with terrain, and nose over.

Jul 23, 2015 North Vernon, IN N133VU Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.
Jul 23, 2015 Wasilla, AK N5722B Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine po…

The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the improperly calibrated fuel quantity indication system.

Jul 22, 2015 Kasilof, AK N206CL Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a jammed elevator and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain…

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a jammed elevator and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.

Jul 22, 2015 Rozet, WY N3344Y Incident substantial
The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have pr…

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

Jul 21, 2015 Prichard, ID N759LV Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder piston pin.
Jul 20, 2015 Trapper Creek, AK N734VB Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while intentionally maneuvering close to the ground.
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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