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
May 18, 2008 San Antonio, TX N1281U Incident substantial
The student pilots improper short field landing procedure and excessive rate of descent. A contributing factor was the student pilots improper recove…

The student pilots improper short field landing procedure and excessive rate of descent. A contributing factor was the student pilots improper recovery from a bounced landing.

May 17, 2008 Rose Bud, AR N5350K Incident substantial The pilot landed long and collided with a fence.
May 17, 2008 Caldwell, NJ N777FF Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors in the accident were a hydroplaning condition, and a wet runway.
May 15, 2008 Santa Maria, CA N4660K Incident substantial
The pilot's impairment from alcohol and his improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the FAA's failure t…

The pilot's impairment from alcohol and his improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the FAA's failure to obtain additional information about the pilot's alcohol use history to verify that he met the requirements and standards for medical certification.

May 14, 2008 Hampton, NJ N9882Q Incident substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
May 14, 2008 Pulaski, WI N22997 Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to take remedial action in response to a porpoise/pilot-induced oscillation during landing. Factors were the porpoise, th…

The student pilot's failure to take remedial action in response to a porpoise/pilot-induced oscillation during landing. Factors were the porpoise, the pilot's lack of experience, and the separation of the nose landing gear.

May 13, 2008 Jamestown, PA N9822T Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control after takeoff resulting in contact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate pr…

The pilot's failure to maintain control after takeoff resulting in contact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in a takeoff from a short, wet, soft, runway.

May 13, 2008 Los Rios, EC HC-BOR Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 11, 2008 Brookshire, TX N3870R Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to duck under marked transmission lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was th…

The pilot's decision to duck under marked transmission lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the marked transmission lines.

May 10, 2008 Ada, MI N893FE Incident substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
May 10, 2008 Chugiak, AK N7598T Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
May 10, 2008 Big Timber, MT N8103E Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in a stall.
May 09, 2008 Yurimaguas, PE OB-1366 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 07, 2008 Glendale, AZ N4912H Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
May 07, 2008 Homestead, FL N513JG Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action.
May 06, 2008 Redding, CA N68353 Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 05, 2008 Prescott, AZ N6320B Incident substantial A loss of engine power from fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and failure to select a tank containing fuel.
May 05, 2008 Talkeetna, AK N125KT Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop.
May 04, 2008 Bellefontaine, OH N29650 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the fence.
May 03, 2008 Anchorge, AK N7886G Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a road sign while taxiing from landing.
May 03, 2008 Dixie, ID N20406 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the vegetation during takeoff.
May 03, 2008 Mexican Hat, UT N185KH Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
May 02, 2008 Rio Linda, CA N7059E Incident substantial The partial loss of engine power due to detonation. Contributing to the accident was trees in the landing area.
Apr 30, 2008 Port Heiden, AK N590AK Incident substantial The flying pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind.
Apr 27, 2008 Madison, IN N9111X Incident substantial
The inadequate preflight inspection of the landing gear tires by the pilot, which did not identify a worn tire and resulted in a flat tire during land…

The inadequate preflight inspection of the landing gear tires by the pilot, which did not identify a worn tire and resulted in a flat tire during landing touchdown. An additional cause was the directional control not possible during the landing rollout, and the improper go-around procedure by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the landing gear wheel fairing and the ditch.

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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