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
Aug 12, 2007 San Diego, CA N1031D Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust that ballooned the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contrib…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust that ballooned the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the wind gust.

Aug 11, 2007 Marine City, MI N13586 Incident substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors contributing to the accident were the insufficient runway remaining and the soft terrain.
Aug 11, 2007 Pascagoula, MS N1835Y Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Aug 10, 2007 Fort Wayne, IN N3794Y Incident substantial The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight.
Aug 10, 2007 Pedro Bay, AK N3306R Incident substantial The loss of control during the landing roll for an unknown reason.
Aug 10, 2007 Jasper, MN N52998 Incident substantial
The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. The false indication of the fuel remaining in the fu…

The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. The false indication of the fuel remaining in the fuel tanks and the corn crop were factors.

Aug 10, 2007 Bremerton, WA N1298M Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing flare. A factor was the encounter of the stall and subsequent hard landing.
Aug 09, 2007 Bethel, AK N720 Incident substantial The improper [reversed] installation of the fuel selector handle by maintenance personnel.
Aug 08, 2007 Skwentna, AK N7741A Incident substantial
The failure of the left brake, and the pilot's continued operation with a known defect (the left brake), which resulted in a loss of control during th…

The failure of the left brake, and the pilot's continued operation with a known defect (the left brake), which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and an on ground encounter with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent ground loop.

Aug 08, 2007 Oceanside, CA N968J Incident substantial
The collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reason, which resulted in a loss of directional control and colli…

The collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reason, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a fence.

Aug 07, 2007 Sisters, OR N7604X Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees.
Aug 03, 2007 Brownsburg, IN N7749Q Incident substantial
The pilot's poor in-flight planning to make an off airport precautionary landing and his failure to maintain clearance from the construction equipment…

The pilot's poor in-flight planning to make an off airport precautionary landing and his failure to maintain clearance from the construction equipment during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the construction equipment.

Aug 01, 2007 Duluth, MN N5016E Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in impact with terrain during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accid…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in impact with terrain during an attempted aborted landing. A factor in the accident was the geese impacted during the landing roll.

Jul 31, 2007 Talkeetna, AK N70020 Incident substantial The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improperly repaired airbox.
Jul 30, 2007 Garwood, TX N9298R Incident destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from terrain/obstacles. A contributing factor was the runway conditions.
Jul 29, 2007 New Hudson, MI N222UN Incident substantial
The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.…

The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the bushes.

Jul 28, 2007 Arco, ID N3446C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind condition was a factor.
Jul 28, 2007 Cook, MN N22198 Incident substantial
The pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to the stall/mush encountered during takeoff and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected during the force…

The pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to the stall/mush encountered during takeoff and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected during the forced landing. Factors were the vehicle encountered during the forced landing and the ditch the pilot steered the plane towards.

Jul 26, 2007 Newport, RI N51250 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 26, 2007 Chino, CA N919BD Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 26, 2007 Grand Junction, CO N1049V Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
Jul 25, 2007 Arecibo, PR N6428A Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb, and an off-airport forced …

The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb, and an off-airport forced landing.

Jul 24, 2007 Baker City, OR N7380S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and misjudged flare during landing.
Jul 20, 2007 Colby, KS N2870J Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll resulting in a ground loop.
Jul 20, 2007 Englewood, CO N78011 Incident substantial
THIS CASE WAS REVISED 10/31/2007. Low compression in number 2 cylinder, which reduced the airplane's climb capability. Contributing factors in thi…

THIS CASE WAS REVISED 10/31/2007. Low compression in number 2 cylinder, which reduced the airplane's climb capability. Contributing factors in this accident were the high density altitude conditions, and the tree.

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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