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
Jul 01, 2008 Coeur d'Alene, ID N4776U Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a large rock on the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was t…

The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a large rock on the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain the runway environment of his private strip clear of obstructions.

Jun 29, 2008 Heber, UT N98FC Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the cros…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather conditions.

Jun 29, 2008 Lincoln Park, NJ N357TG Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway and hydroplaning conditions.
Jun 28, 2008 Baldwin City, KS N3337T Incident substantial
The pilot's loss of directional control resulting from a hard landing and failure to recover from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was…

The pilot's loss of directional control resulting from a hard landing and failure to recover from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.

Jun 28, 2008 Fullerton, CA N1296M Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing touchdown, resulting in the wings contacting the runway surface and a prope…

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing touchdown, resulting in the wings contacting the runway surface and a propeller strike.

Jun 27, 2008 Skykomish, WA N94HJ Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to execute a go-around when the airplane floated during the flare. Contributing to the…

The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to execute a go-around when the airplane floated during the flare. Contributing to the accident was the short and wet turf runway surface, which reduced braking action.

Jun 26, 2008 El Cajon, CA N6360D Incident substantial
The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice resulting from the flight instructor's failure to use the carburetor heat when simulating an engine fai…

The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice resulting from the flight instructor's failure to use the carburetor heat when simulating an engine failure. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing weather condition and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Jun 26, 2008 Yellow Pine, ID N3381F Incident substantial The pilot's non-stabilized approach that resulted in an improper flare and porpoise down the runway.
Jun 25, 2008 Stevensville, MD N3504X Incident substantial The flight instructor's delayed decision to go around.
Jun 24, 2008 San Diego, CA N9629V Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
Jun 23, 2008 Houston, TX N4426C Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, causing the design stress limits of the airplane to be exceeded. Excessive sideloads incurred cau…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, causing the design stress limits of the airplane to be exceeded. Excessive sideloads incurred caused the right main landing gear wheel and strut to fail.

Jun 21, 2008 Tishomingo, OK N5178Y Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall during the landing flare. Contributing factors in this accident wa…

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall during the landing flare. Contributing factors in this accident was the terrain-induced turbulence, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.

Jun 21, 2008 Goldsby, OK N1439V Incident substantial The pilot's delay in initiating rejected takeoff procedures, resulting in the airplane going off the end of the runway and nosing over.
Jun 21, 2008 Big Bear City, CA N758DH Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terra…

The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for an off airport landing and a high density altitude.

Jun 20, 2008 Orangeburg, SC N65357 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing.
Jun 19, 2008 Lancaster, PA N52632 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
Jun 17, 2008 Point Roberts, WA N2413M Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the pilot inadvertently allowing the airpla…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to porpoise during the landing flare, and the presence of a tailwind.

Jun 15, 2008 Atlanta, ID N2294C Incident substantial
The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during the intentional touchdown in the last half of the runway, which resulted in a landing overrun. Contrib…

The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during the intentional touchdown in the last half of the runway, which resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident was the muddy runway condition.

Jun 14, 2008 Fishers Island, NY N166DS Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged airspeed during approach and improper flare, which resulted in a fast and hard landing.
Jun 13, 2008 Summerville, SC N5471Q Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jun 13, 2008 Omaha, NE N2164Y Incident substantial The pilot's improper use of the elevator trim resulting in a nose low/hard landing.
Jun 13, 2008 Daytona Beach, FL N65939 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare.
Jun 12, 2008 Lyons, KS N9639G Incident substantial the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dirt embankment.
Jun 11, 2008 Cincinnati, OH N31SZ Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi. A factor was the building.
Jun 10, 2008 Page, AZ N9100D Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind weather conditions and …

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind weather conditions and the high density altitude conditions.

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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