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 01, 2014 San Marcos, GT N732JY Fatal (2) destroyed <br /><br />
Mar 27, 2014 North Pole, AK N3125D Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on a snow covered runway, which resulted in a collision with a terra…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on a snow covered runway, which resulted in a collision with a terrain.

Mar 26, 2014 Traverse City, MI N580QS Incident
The inoperative galley drain tube heater, which allowed water within the tube to freeze and led to its failure; the tube’s failure allowed water to dr…

The inoperative galley drain tube heater, which allowed water within the tube to freeze and led to its failure; the tube’s failure allowed water to drain onto the rudder cables and freeze and resulted in the rudder binding during landing.

Mar 26, 2014 Inarajan, USA N9551L Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomali…

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

Mar 24, 2014 Carlisle, PA N4214F Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's decision to depart with a known mechanical malfunction and his improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due …

The pilot's decision to depart with a known mechanical malfunction and his improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with terrain during an off-airport landing.

Mar 23, 2014 Knoxville, TN N8893V Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with an obstacle.
Mar 23, 2014 St. Petersburg, FL N211PP Incident substantial
The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion in the selected tank and a subsequent loss of engine power due to fu…

The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion in the selected tank and a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Mar 22, 2014 Mt Olive, NC N8988B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.
Mar 22, 2014 Albacete, SP EC-GQB Incident substantial <br /><br />
Mar 22, 2014 Caboolture, AS VH-FRT Fatal (5) destroyed <br /><br />
Mar 21, 2014 Philadelphia, PA N309JK Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions.
Mar 21, 2014 Marine City, MI N739RX Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Mar 20, 2014 Charleston, SC N5929M Incident substantial Inadequate maintenance, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear during landing.
Mar 18, 2014 Elizabethton, TN N46603 Minor substantial
The pilot’s delayed decision to maneuver around rising terrain, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was…

The pilot’s delayed decision to maneuver around rising terrain, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to calculate the performance requirements needed to climb over mountainous terrain before the flight.

Mar 18, 2014 Greenwood, IN N9432U Serious (1) substantial
The flight instructor's failure to ensure that carburetor heat was used while performing maneuvers at reduced power settings in conditions conducive t…

The flight instructor's failure to ensure that carburetor heat was used while performing maneuvers at reduced power settings in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Also causal was the flight instructor's failure to secure the engine before landing, which resulted in a sudden increase of engine power and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.

Mar 17, 2014 Marathon, FL N210JZ Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the possibilit…

The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the possibility of intermittent landing gear operation due to a faulty hydraulic power pack contactor.

Mar 16, 2014 Zephyrhills, FL N125DS Incident substantial
The pilots' inadequate in-flight planning and improper selection of runway 36 for landing, which resulted in a significant quartering tailwind during …

The pilots' inadequate in-flight planning and improper selection of runway 36 for landing, which resulted in a significant quartering tailwind during the landing, exceedance of the airplane's braking capability, and a subsequent runway overrun.

Mar 14, 2014 Stuart, FL N419AR Minor substantial The pilot’s improper preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
Mar 14, 2014 Brooksville, FL N80457 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to compensate for the reported crosswind conditions resulting in the wings contacting the ground.
Mar 13, 2014 CANTON NARANJAL, EC HC-BTA Minor substantial <br /><br />
Mar 09, 2014 Eden Prairie, MN N4764B Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff with a gusty crosswind.
Mar 09, 2014 Carson City, NV N76856 Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot’s delayed decision to initiate a course-reversal turn when the airplane was unable to attain sufficient altitude to cross a mountain range, …

The pilot’s delayed decision to initiate a course-reversal turn when the airplane was unable to attain sufficient altitude to cross a mountain range, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall during the turn. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s selection, for undetermined reasons, of a route different than his normal route.

Mar 08, 2014 Wapakoneta, OH N69980 Incident substantial
A fire due to a fuel leak of the cabin heater system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane, which failed to ide…

A fire due to a fuel leak of the cabin heater system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane, which failed to identify leaks in the heater system.

Mar 08, 2014 Charlottesville, VA N5423J Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and substantial damage to the firewall.
Mar 08, 2014 Mulberry, FL N211R Minor substantial
The failure of the pilot and the parachutist to see and avoid each other, which resulted in the airplane’s wing colliding with the parachute’s suspens…

The failure of the pilot and the parachutist to see and avoid each other, which resulted in the airplane’s wing colliding with the parachute’s suspension lines.

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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