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 30, 2014 Para, BR PR-WCO Fatal (2) destroyed <br /><br />
Apr 30, 2014 Cooper Landing, AK N3024F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to correctly use carburetor heat, resulting in a loss of engine power and collision with terrain.
Apr 28, 2014 Fairbanks, AK N77336 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop.
Apr 26, 2014 Port Orange, FL N300ET Incident minor
The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing and his failure to go around when he recognized that he would not be able to sto…

The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing and his failure to go around when he recognized that he would not be able to stop the airplane on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Apr 25, 2014 Llano, TX N9373F Incident substantial
The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact fai…

The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Apr 23, 2014 Gracias, HO HR-AVN Fatal (4) destroyed <br /><br />
Apr 22, 2014 Huntsville, AL N35553 Incident substantial The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Apr 22, 2014 Gilford, NH N262ME Incident substantial
The pilot misjudged the float equipped airplane's altitude while maneuvering above the surface of a lake, which resulted in a float inadvertently cont…

The pilot misjudged the float equipped airplane's altitude while maneuvering above the surface of a lake, which resulted in a float inadvertently contacting the water. Contributing to the accident were the glassy water conditions and pilot's lack of recent experience in amphibious airplanes.

Apr 22, 2014 Horseshoe Bay, TX N866BS Incident substantial The failure of the drive mechanism for the gearbox motor, which resulted in the gear not extending for the landing.
Apr 19, 2014 Huron, SD N9285A Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing.
Apr 19, 2014 Somerville, NJ N2219T Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind.
Apr 18, 2014 Searcy, AR N9421X Minor substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in oil starvation and a subsequent engine failure.
Apr 16, 2014 Fredericksburg, TX N50WP Serious (2) substantial The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies.
Apr 11, 2014 Louisa, VA N156SA Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with known mechanical issues (fluctuating oil pressure and metal in the oil filter), which …

The pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with known mechanical issues (fluctuating oil pressure and metal in the oil filter), which was the result of undertorqued cylinder through bolts. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine through bolts, which led to the eventual failure of the crankshaft.

Apr 10, 2014 Colebrook, NH N2143N Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to power out of soft snow with a gusty quartering tailwind which resulted in the tail of the airplane rising and the airplane nos…

The pilot's decision to power out of soft snow with a gusty quartering tailwind which resulted in the tail of the airplane rising and the airplane nosing over.

Apr 10, 2014 Everett, WA N1152Z Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway surface and colliding with…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway surface and colliding with a sign.

Apr 08, 2014 Albuquerque, NM N5306U Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing.
Apr 08, 2014 Shaw Island, WA N685S Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare with a gusting tailwind.
Apr 08, 2014 Leesburg, VA N4862U Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to t…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions.

Apr 08, 2014 Kwethluk, AK N126AR Fatal (2) destroyed
The check airman's delayed remedial action and initiation of a recovery procedure after a simulated pitch trim excursion, which resulted in a loss of …

The check airman's delayed remedial action and initiation of a recovery procedure after a simulated pitch trim excursion, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

Apr 07, 2014 Daytona Beach, FL N2630B Incident substantial
The inadvertent encounter with a microburst during taxi from landing that resulted in the aircraft being turned over inverted and receiving substantia…

The inadvertent encounter with a microburst during taxi from landing that resulted in the aircraft being turned over inverted and receiving substantial damage.

Apr 06, 2014 Lee's Summit, MO N761BT Serious (2) substantial
The pilots’ inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and a forced landing on a so…

The pilots’ inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and a forced landing on a soft field. Contributing to the accident was the flying pilot’s improper use of flaps during the forced landing.

Apr 05, 2014 Larimore, ND N510ND Incident substantial
Failure of the pilot to attain and maintain sufficient control inputs to compensate for the crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the flight ins…

Failure of the pilot to attain and maintain sufficient control inputs to compensate for the crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the pilot and the flight.

Apr 03, 2014 Clayton, AL N1631X Minor substantial
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the engine case through bolts, which resulted in the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and subsequ…

Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the engine case through bolts, which resulted in the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and subsequent total loss of engine power.

Apr 01, 2014 Anacortes, WA N19982 Incident substantial The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing roll resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
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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