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 25, 2015 Galion, OH N25AW Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and hard landing.
May 25, 2015 Mitchellville, MD N6155K Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and damage to the airplane.
May 25, 2015 Honesdale, PA N759EB Incident substantial The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.
May 24, 2015 Carlow, EI N247P Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 23, 2015 Sussex, NJ N9959V Minor substantial The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock during the preflight inspection, resulting in a loss of control and collision with trees during takeoff.
May 21, 2015 Pleasanton, CA N1842F Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient clearance from risin…

The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient clearance from rising terrain.

May 17, 2015 Wellington, KS N8634U Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and loss of control which resulted in a hard landing.
May 17, 2015 Durango, CO N1924Z Incident substantial The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
May 15, 2015 Piggott, AR N164CS Minor substantial
The loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning magneto. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's improper use of a drill bit instead…

The loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning magneto. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's improper use of a drill bit instead of a timing pin during magneto installation, which resulted in a section of the drill bit breaking off and ultimately to the magneto failure.

May 13, 2015 Bentonville, AR N3488C Incident substantial The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop on takeoff.
May 13, 2015 Bajo Hondo, AR LV-CXM Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 09, 2015 Novo Progresso, BR PT-CND Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 08, 2015 Balsam Grove, NC N5981T Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to attempt an off airport takeoff, and failure to maintain adequate clearance during the initial climb in crosswind conditions, w…

The pilot's decision to attempt an off airport takeoff, and failure to maintain adequate clearance during the initial climb in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.

May 08, 2015 Davenport, CA N191TG Fatal (1) Undetermined because the airplane was not located.
May 07, 2015 Daytona Beach, FL N487ER Incident substantial
The landing airplane pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground collision with a …

The landing airplane pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground collision with a taxiing airplane.

May 04, 2015 Hartland, ME N2724X Incident substantial Abnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of control and nose-over.
May 04, 2015 Roxboro, NC N1102C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's movement and maintain control of the airplane.
May 03, 2015 Mulberry, TN N6579M Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to recover from a controlled descent for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident investigation.
May 03, 2015 Penn Yan, NY N3969L Fatal (1) substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the student's inappropriate config…

The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the student's inappropriate configuration of the airplane's wing flaps for the initial climb.

May 03, 2015 ST MARYS, PA N53310 Minor substantial The pilot's decision to rotate the propeller by hand without properly securing the airplane.
May 03, 2015 Teterboro, NJ N784JS Incident minor The overstress fracture of the nose landing gear actuator (NLG) attachment lug during tow operations, which resulted in the collapse of the NLG.
May 02, 2015 Neillsville, WI N8558G Minor substantial
A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal a…

A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

May 01, 2015 Crescent Lake, OR N2514N Minor substantial
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…

The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to restart the engine for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

May 01, 2015 PEARLAND, TX N66048 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Apr 30, 2015 Newburyport, MA N9085Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane during the runway overrun.
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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