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 06, 2019 Sultanpur, IN VT-RGF Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 05, 2019 Maharashtra, IN VT-HRP Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 29, 2019 Deland, FL N731PF Fatal (3) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of training and…

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of training and experience in the accident airplane make and model.

Sep 24, 2019 Prairie Grove, AR N4658X Fatal (1) substantial The noninstrument-rated pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation after encountering instrument meteorological conditions at night.
Sep 21, 2019 Conroe, TX C-GOZJ Fatal (2) destroyed
A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination with water, and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted r…

A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination with water, and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted return to the airport shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Sep 19, 2019 Nixon, NV N1891X Fatal (2) destroyed
A loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Co…

A loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inexperience in IMC conditions.

Sep 19, 2019 Torrance, CA N2323Y Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack while turning during climb out, which resu…

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack while turning during climb out, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Sep 09, 2019 WHITEHALL, MI N9492U Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot’s flight into a water tower while operating below minimum safe altitudes for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evi…

The pilot’s flight into a water tower while operating below minimum safe altitudes for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence for this investigation.

Sep 09, 2019 Gransee, GE D-FIDI Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 08, 2019 Lakeview, SD N73000 Fatal (2) substantial
The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, an aerod…

The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain, and the student pilot’s non-compliance and lack of experience.

Sep 08, 2019 Marathon, FL N9436X Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into water…

The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into water.

Sep 05, 2019 Racine, CA C-GSEN Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 04, 2019 Henefer, UT N94262 Fatal (2) substantial The pilots’ decision to enter a canyon at low altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain while attempting to exit the canyon.
Aug 28, 2019 McKenzie Bridge, OR N4108F Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's delayed climb and misjudgment of the airplane’s performance and the runway distance needed to clear obstacles at the end of the runway, wh…

The pilot's delayed climb and misjudgment of the airplane’s performance and the runway distance needed to clear obstacles at the end of the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's insufficient experience landing and taking off at mountain airports.

Aug 23, 2019 Warintza, Morona Santiago, EC HC-CJN Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 22, 2019 Diepholz, GE D-EHLG Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 18, 2019 Hopedale, LA N5364Q Fatal (1) destroyed
The controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), resulting from the pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and continued flight into instrument meteoro…

The controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), resulting from the pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.

Aug 17, 2019 Lagrangeville, NY N303TL Fatal (1) destroyed A partial loss of engine power in both engines during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Aug 16, 2019 Pretoria, SF ZS-LMI Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 06, 2019 Mayo, CA C-FSKF Fatal (2) Investigation pending
Aug 05, 2019 Wolf Point, MT N3469R Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and su…

The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.

Aug 04, 2019 De Queen, AR N310QA Fatal (1) substantial A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Aug 04, 2019 Upper Raft Lake, CA C-GBUI Fatal (1) Investigation pending
Aug 02, 2019 Los Angeles, CI CC-ANR Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 02, 2019 Guachochi, MX XB-FZN Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
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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