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
Oct 04, 2007 Middlefield, OH N9774F Incident substantial
The proper touchdown point not obtained by the pilot and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor during landing. A contributing …

The proper touchdown point not obtained by the pilot and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor during landing. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during landing.

Oct 02, 2007 Green Valley, AZ N6291D Incident substantial The loss of engine power due to the separation of the number three cylinder exhaust rocker arm.
Oct 01, 2007 Bakersfield, CA N3580Y Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and pretakeoff checks during which he failed to remove the gust lock.
Sep 29, 2007 Belleville, IL N65998 Incident substantial the design limits of the aircraft being exceeded by a previous pilot during an unknown phase of flight.
Sep 29, 2007 Heath, OH N2327J Incident substantial The improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing by the student pilot. A factor was the student pilot's lack of experience.
Sep 28, 2007 McKinney, TX N364GW Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to compensate for existing conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
Sep 26, 2007 Lexington, OR N6497E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
Sep 25, 2007 Tyler, TX N22237 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the encounter with wake turbulence.
Sep 23, 2007 Woodland, WA N19298 Incident substantial a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions.
Sep 21, 2007 Meriden, CT N7837G Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Sep 20, 2007 Yulee, FL N190BJ Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
Sep 20, 2007 Schellville, CA C-FTPA Incident substantial
The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. Contribution factors are the pilot's inadvertent landing a…

The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. Contribution factors are the pilot's inadvertent landing at the wrong airport with a shorter runway than his intended destination and limited braking effectiveness resulting from the wet runway condition.

Sep 20, 2007 Santa Rosa, NM N8033M Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
Sep 16, 2007 Compton, CA N1844Q Incident substantial the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control.
Sep 13, 2007 Helena, MT N7221Q Incident substantial unexpected collision with birds on short final that damaged the airplane wing structure.
Sep 11, 2007 McGrath, AK N94260 Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area which resulted in an overrun and collision with a gravel berm during an aborted takeoff. Factors …

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area which resulted in an overrun and collision with a gravel berm during an aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were his delay in aborting the takeoff, and the short takeoff area.

Sep 10, 2007 Hobbs, NM N402BF Incident substantial The failure of the left main landing gear down lock due to overload causing the main landing gear to collapse.
Sep 08, 2007 Lubbock, TX N72699 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delay in taking …

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.

Sep 08, 2007 Anchorage, AK N1758R Incident substantial A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
Sep 08, 2007 Fairfield, ID N2420R Incident substantial
The loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the lack…

The loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Sep 07, 2007 Mooresville, NC N6729A Incident substantial The inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his failure to remove all water contamination from the fuel system.
Sep 05, 2007 Cross City, FL N702PA Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fracture and separation of the compressor turbine blades for undetermined reasons. Contri…

A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fracture and separation of the compressor turbine blades for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

Sep 05, 2007 Pontiac, MI N73455 Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her improper recovery from the bounced landing.
Sep 05, 2007 Thompson, UT N8945V Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering in a box canyon.
Sep 04, 2007 Boston, MA N445AF Incident substantial The air traffic controller's improper taxi clearance.
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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