Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | Waimea, HI | N7143E | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate monitoring of the fuel status while en route, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Dec 22, 2024 | Nayarit, MX | XB-MLO | Fatal (7) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Cintrona, PR | N22088 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Manicore, OF | PT-JCZ | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Southport, NC | N7085G | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in the subseque…The pilot’s loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in the subsequent overstress of the airplane during recovery. |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Lakewood, NJ | N12194 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s delay in performing a go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees at the end of the runway. |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Honolulu, HI | N689KA | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Gig Harbor, WA | N6750H | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go. |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Jefferson, GA | N885GT | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing. |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Örebro, OF | SE-LGL | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Atlanta, GA | N981AG | Incident | substantial |
The vehicle driver’s inadequate visual lookout while driving on a non-licensed vehicle roadway in restricted visibility conditions, which resulted in …The vehicle driver’s inadequate visual lookout while driving on a non-licensed vehicle roadway in restricted visibility conditions, which resulted in a collision with a taxiing airplane. |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Paranagua, OF | PR-SDC | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 09, 2024 | Barra Bonita, BR | PR-WDK | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 08, 2024 | Watorowo, PL | SP-KIK | Serious (2) | unk | Investigation pending |
| Dec 06, 2024 | Meridian, MS | N5321Q | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the…The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate verification of his student’s preflight planning. |
| Dec 04, 2024 | Glen Avon, OR | N5330Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 02, 2024 | Magny-lès-Villers, FR | N340GJ | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 30, 2024 | Middlegate, NV | N7501M | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on a rough surface during takeoff. |
| Nov 30, 2024 | Pearland, TX | N2933N | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot that resulted in a loss of directional control during landing, and the excessive u…The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot that resulted in a loss of directional control during landing, and the excessive use of wheel brakes to regain directional control which resulted in the airplane nosing over. |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Egegik, AK | N9140R | Incident | substantial | A failure of the right main landing gear leg for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Muskogee, OK | N5757C | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of power to both engines. |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Cantón Central San José y Distrito de Pavas, CS | TI-GER | Fatal (5) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Mason, MI | N76061 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing rollout that resulted in a nose over and an impact with the runway. |
| Nov 23, 2024 | Drake, CO | N434CP | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Contributing was mountain wave turbulence in the area. |
| Nov 23, 2024 | Lewistown, MT | N9533H | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadvertent impact with a rock during a landing on a grass strip. |
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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