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 16, 2014 Augusta, KS N60PE Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
Aug 16, 2014 Santa Ynez, CA N10033 Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate flare and loss of aircraft control during landing, which resulted in multiple bounces.
Aug 15, 2014 Bowie, TX N127BC Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot’s incapacitation in flight as the result of a an acute cardiac event, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
Aug 14, 2014 Oxford, NC N8432U Incident substantial
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for w…

The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.

Aug 14, 2014 Wiggins, MS N1229M Minor substantial A loosening of the engine throttle cable from its support clamp during flight, which resulted in a loss of throttle control.
Aug 14, 2014 Mount Pleasant, SC N66241 Fatal (2) substantial
The commercial pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impa…

The commercial pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the commercial pilot’s failure to recognize and remediate the stall were his lack of experience as a flight instructor and lack of recent experience in the accident airplane make and model.

Aug 14, 2014 Gustavus, AK N2121G Incident substantial The pilot's unstable landing approach which resulted in a long landing, and subsequent collision with terrain.
Aug 13, 2014 Santos, BR PR-AFA Fatal (7) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 13, 2014 Braithwaite, LA N2272X Minor substantial The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing.
Aug 13, 2014 PINE BLUFFS, WY N2830X Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.
Aug 13, 2014 Columbus, NM N9849V Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to release the load of agricultural product before the landing approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during an ini…

The pilot’s failure to release the load of agricultural product before the landing approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during an initial climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.

Aug 10, 2014 Salmon, ID N7784A Incident substantial
A loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies tha…

A loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Aug 09, 2014 Mitu, CO HK-1921 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 09, 2014 Senoia, GA N7968Z Fatal (2) destroyed
The noninstrument-rated pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning and his improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in night instr…

The noninstrument-rated pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning and his improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in night instrument metrological conditions, which resulted in subsequent collision with terrain.

Aug 08, 2014 Lake of the Woods, CA N1292S Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 06, 2014 Valkaria, FL N9400E Minor substantial
The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach during a precautionary landing, resulting in a touchdown off the departure end of the …

The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach during a precautionary landing, resulting in a touchdown off the departure end of the runway and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined in post accident testing.

Aug 05, 2014 Manistee, MI N468LE Minor substantial
The pilot receiving instruction's inability to respond to or compensate for the sudden change in wind direction and speed that the airplane encountere…

The pilot receiving instruction's inability to respond to or compensate for the sudden change in wind direction and speed that the airplane encountered shortly after liftoff, which resulted in a tailwind condition, a corresponding decrease in airspeed, and a reduced climb gradient.

Aug 02, 2014 Gansevoort, NY N1DZ Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during initial climb following a banner pick-up, resulting in collision with a tree.
Aug 01, 2014 Apalachicola, FL N5276U Minor substantial A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing.
Jul 29, 2014 Pine Bluff, AR N9836H Incident substantial The inadvertent aerodynamic stall during landing in crosswind conditions.
Jul 29, 2014 Waterloo, NY N66358 Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions while on approach to the runway.
Jul 27, 2014 Clayton, GA N2275G Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a tree and then obstacles during the subsequent…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a tree and then obstacles during the subsequent aborted takeoff.

Jul 26, 2014 Warren, ID N624M Incident substantial
The pilot's attempt to depart on an unpaved road, which he mistook for the unpaved runway. Contributing to the accident was the fact that the road and…

The pilot's attempt to depart on an unpaved road, which he mistook for the unpaved runway. Contributing to the accident was the fact that the road and the runway were conjoined for the first few hundred feet of the runway.

Jul 23, 2014 Milford, NE N730GU Incident substantial
The pilot's improper engine mixture setting which reduced available engine power, and his inadvertent retraction of flaps which resulted in an impact …

The pilot's improper engine mixture setting which reduced available engine power, and his inadvertent retraction of flaps which resulted in an impact with crops and terrain.

Jul 22, 2014 Chatham, MA N1066R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
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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