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
Jan 28, 2008 Picayune, MS N2905X Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.
Jan 28, 2008 Dawson, GA N51367 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll out.
Jan 26, 2008 Westiminster, MD N65329 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare.
Jan 22, 2008 South St. Paul, MN N738UE Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-cover…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-covered runway and the gusty wind conditions.
Jan 20, 2008 Kissimmee, FL N8JZ Incident substantial The probable cause of this accident is undetermined.
Jan 17, 2008 Valencia, EC HCCDS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 12, 2008 Pine Bluffs, WY N12606 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the unfavorable wind and the snow bank.
Jan 11, 2008 Labelle, FL N48251 Incident substantial The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from an inadequate field after a forced landing.
Jan 10, 2008 Sarasota, FL N2490J Incident substantial The pilot's improper preflight and in-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jan 06, 2008 Ellsworth, ME N5407C Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing a…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
Jan 02, 2008 Loveland, CO N24965 Incident substantial the student pilot's premature flare resulting in the loss of aircraft control.
Dec 29, 2007 Crystal Falls, MI N8191U Incident substantial The rough, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing which resulted in the total failure of the nose landing gear.
Dec 28, 2007 Houston, TX N1458U Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was prevailing crosswind.
Dec 26, 2007 Fullerton, CA N13974 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
Dec 26, 2007 Northampton, MA N5425K Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll and inadequate supervision by the CFI.
Dec 26, 2007 Pittstown, NJ N9412X Incident substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Dec 23, 2007 Skwentna, AK N572E Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi. Contributing to the accident were rough and uneven terrain, and an excessive taxispeed.
Dec 22, 2007 Alton, NH N3070A Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above a frozen lake while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's attempt of the…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above a frozen lake while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's attempt of the low altitude maneuver, and unfavorable lighting conditions.
Dec 22, 2007 Austin, TX N212CG Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was the gusting winds.
Dec 21, 2007 Medford, OK N5957F Incident substantial The pilot's decision to attempt a night landing without runway lighting. A contributing factor was inoperative runway lights.
Dec 20, 2007 Fort Worth, TX N49962 Incident substantial The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.
Dec 20, 2007 Chub Cay, BF N954PA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 19, 2007 Phoenix, AZ N5499J Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of a wrong taxi route, inadequate visual lookout, failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles, and excessive taxi speed…

The pilot's selection of a wrong taxi route, inadequate visual lookout, failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles, and excessive taxi speed.
Dec 19, 2007 Dunnellon, FL N5811M Incident substantial
The improper installation of the right main landing gear scissors by company maintenance personnel, resulting in the collapse of the right main landin…

The improper installation of the right main landing gear scissors by company maintenance personnel, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear during takeoff.
Dec 19, 2007 Pittsburgh, PA N13616 Incident substantial The flight crew's inadequate preflight, which failed to detect the blockage of the left wing's fuel vent port.
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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