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
Mar 03, 2015 Venice, FL N498TC Minor substantial A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing of the engine revealed no anomalies.
Feb 24, 2015 Baltimore, MD N989FX Incident substantial
The ground service vehicle operator's failure to yield right of way to the airplane due to distraction, which necessitated the pilot's use of reverse …

The ground service vehicle operator's failure to yield right of way to the airplane due to distraction, which necessitated the pilot's use of reverse thrust and braking to avoid a collision and resulted in the airplane's empennage striking the ground.

Feb 21, 2015 Kankakee, IL N54974 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in the loss of control during the landing flare.
Feb 16, 2015 The Dalles, OR N93810 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touch down. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the pre-landing ch…

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touch down. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the pre-landing checklist.

Feb 14, 2015 Layton, UT N827CH Serious (1) substantial
The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which did not…

The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which did not account for the increased headwind.

Feb 11, 2015 Carson City, NV N185NV Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind which resulted in a ground loop.
Feb 10, 2015 Isla de Vieques, PR N223PB Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a strong crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Feb 09, 2015 Kernville, CA CFGQQ Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing with a tailwind which resulted in a bounce, long landing, and…

The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing with a tailwind which resulted in a bounce, long landing, and subsequent runway excursion.

Feb 09, 2015 Glennallen, AK N9280C Incident substantial An in-flight fire and a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Feb 07, 2015 Shirley, NY N5416B Incident substantial
The student pilot's initiation of the flare while too high above the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and loss of directional …

The student pilot's initiation of the flare while too high above the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and loss of directional control.

Feb 05, 2015 Argyle, TX N441TG Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the instrument approach in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the …

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the instrument approach in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude.

Jan 28, 2015 Rothville, MO N131X Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Jan 26, 2015 Fort Morgan, CO N8997T Minor substantial
The pilot's improper fuel planning/management, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landi…

The pilot's improper fuel planning/management, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing in a pasture.

Jan 26, 2015 Makaha, HI N422BP Minor substantial A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was ditched and not recovered.
Jan 26, 2015 Owen, WI N3181R Fatal (1) substantial
The flight instructor's decision to initiate flight into forecasted icing conditions in an airplane that was not certified or equipped for flight into…

The flight instructor's decision to initiate flight into forecasted icing conditions in an airplane that was not certified or equipped for flight into icing conditions, which resulted in significant structural ice accumulation to the extent that the airplane was unable to maintain altitude.

Jan 25, 2015 Routt County, CO N8368U Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s intentional flight into terrain.
Jan 25, 2015 Silver Springs, NV N4017U Minor substantial The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane.
Jan 25, 2015 Fernandina Beach, FL N10616 Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s physical impairment due to intense pain, which resulted in his failure to maintain airplane control.
Jan 23, 2015 Nashua, NH N35560 Incident substantial
The student pilot's lack of vigilance during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked truck. A factor in the accident was the truck operator'…

The student pilot's lack of vigilance during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked truck. A factor in the accident was the truck operator's decision to park on the edge of an active taxiway.

Jan 22, 2015 Tulsa, OK N6300Q Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing technique which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
Jan 21, 2015 Anchorage, AK N2580D Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jan 19, 2015 Lowell, MI N7854U Serious (1) substantial The student pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around after not applying sufficient engine power.
Jan 17, 2015 Ualapue, HI N5660E Serious (1) substantial A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.
Jan 17, 2015 Holland, MI N7061G Incident substantial The pilot's loss of control while landing in gusty wind conditions.
Jan 16, 2015 New Castle, PA N7079Q Incident substantial Pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
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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