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
Apr 28, 2007 San Antonio, TX N49108 Incident substantial
The single-engine pilot's failure to avoid the jet blast while taxiing and the ground controller's inattentiveness to the situation, which resulted in…

The single-engine pilot's failure to avoid the jet blast while taxiing and the ground controller's inattentiveness to the situation, which resulted in the airplane's being blown over.

Apr 27, 2007 Hatch, NM N3700G Incident substantial
The pilot's inattentiveness to the fuel flow and fuel selector valve position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's fail…

The pilot's inattentiveness to the fuel flow and fuel selector valve position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow proper engine failure procedures, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making.

Apr 27, 2007 Winner, SD N72953 Incident substantial The pilot's excessive use of braking during the landing roll, causing the aircraft to nose over.
Apr 25, 2007 Sarasota, FL N7224T Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during landing, and collision with objects. Factors asso…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during landing, and collision with objects. Factors associated with the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.

Apr 22, 2007 Cottonwood, ID N29100 Incident substantial
The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed, which resulted in a overshoot of the runway in tailwind conditions and subsequent nose over. Factors in th…

The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed, which resulted in a overshoot of the runway in tailwind conditions and subsequent nose over. Factors in the accident were the tail wind condition and the short runway.

Apr 20, 2007 Levelland, TX N3523J Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the l…

The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Apr 18, 2007 Shawnee, OK N6251T Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the tr…

The pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the tree.

Apr 14, 2007 Ashland, ME N4756E Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor in this accident was the frozen, slush covere…

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor in this accident was the frozen, slush covered lake.

Apr 14, 2007 Naples, FL N967SP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the runway marker sign.
Apr 13, 2007 Glendale, AZ N756HQ Incident substantial The pilot's failure to properly latch the door prior to takeoff.
Apr 13, 2007 McKinney, TX N3022T Incident substantial The collapsed of the right main landing gear as result of the failure of the over center down lock.
Apr 11, 2007 Santa Fe, NM N9253T Incident substantial Exceeding the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind component during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
Apr 11, 2007 Watkins, CO N1258D Incident substantial
A total failure during landing roll of the right brake caused by severely worn shoes, causing the caliper pins to engaged misaligned. A contributing …

A total failure during landing roll of the right brake caused by severely worn shoes, causing the caliper pins to engaged misaligned. A contributing factor was the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.

Apr 11, 2007 Charlotte, MI N77RE Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, inadequate landing flare, failure to maintain directional control, and encounter with a p…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, inadequate landing flare, failure to maintain directional control, and encounter with a pilot-induced oscillation (porpoise. A contributing factor was the wind gust.

Apr 08, 2007 Dyersburg, TN N6555S Incident substantial The student's pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to an undershoot and a failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
Apr 07, 2007 North Las Vegas, NV N1079M Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the sign.
Apr 07, 2007 Chiriaco Summit, CA N8340B Incident destroyed Engine fire during start-up for undetermined reasons.
Apr 07, 2007 Canal Point, FL N46913 Incident substantial The pilot-in-command's incorrect leaning of the fuel/air ratio resulting in the total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
Apr 06, 2007 Willow, AK N6363G Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in the airplane contacting a snow berm and nosing down. Fac…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in the airplane contacting a snow berm and nosing down. Factors associated with the accident were the snow and ice covered runway, and excessive taxispeed.

Apr 05, 2007 Grain Valley, MO N7893F Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the street sign wh…

The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the street sign which was contacted, the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane and the ditch which was contacted.

Apr 04, 2007 Hinesville, GA N89193 Incident substantial The pilots improper preflight planning with resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Apr 01, 2007 Oakland, CA N81PC Incident substantial Collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.
Apr 01, 2007 Stockton, CA N3424Q Incident substantial
The landing gear collapsed during taxi as a result of incorrect rigging of the landing gear by other maintenance personnel that prevented the landing …

The landing gear collapsed during taxi as a result of incorrect rigging of the landing gear by other maintenance personnel that prevented the landing gear downlock from functioning as designed.

Mar 31, 2007 Boise, ID N65067 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the aircraft porpoising during the landing. A factor was the wind gusts.
Mar 31, 2007 Bunnell, FL N8092T Incident substantial
The loss of engine power during cruise due to the separation of an engine piston, which resulted in a forced landing in a swamp and a collision with t…

The loss of engine power during cruise due to the separation of an engine piston, which resulted in a forced landing in a swamp and a 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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