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 21, 2013 Butte, MT N156JM Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
Oct 21, 2013 Hardin, MT N80257 Minor substantial
A rough-running engine and partial loss of power, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat appropriately while operating in an a…

A rough-running engine and partial loss of power, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat appropriately while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.

Oct 19, 2013 Northeast Carry, ME N93037 Minor substantial
The pilot's improper decision to take off for an intended night water landing, and his subsequent loss of depth perception during that landing attempt…

The pilot's improper decision to take off for an intended night water landing, and his subsequent loss of depth perception during that landing attempt.

Oct 18, 2013 Derby, KS N610ED Fatal (2) destroyed
The airplane's encounter with severe icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing, and the pilot's increased workload and subsequent disorient…

The airplane's encounter with severe icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing, and the pilot's increased workload and subsequent disorientation while maneuvering in instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with malfunctioning flight instruments, which led to the subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to takeoff in IFR conditions and fly a single-pilot operation without a functioning autopilot and with malfunctioning flight instruments.

Oct 18, 2013 Fairbanks, AK N1512Y Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with terrain.
Oct 18, 2013 Clayton, OK N30495 Fatal (1) substantial Controlled flight into terrain for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
Oct 17, 2013 Slatington Airport, PA N305CR Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailw…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind condition and the airfield's inaccurate windsock.

Oct 14, 2013 Loreto, BCS, MX XA-TXM Fatal (14) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 14, 2013 Christmas, FL N65704 Incident substantial An inflight collision with a bird during cruise flight.
Oct 12, 2013 Lincoln, NE N368PK Incident substantial
The airplane’s encounter with a flock of American White Pelicans, which resulted in one bird striking the right outboard wing during en route climb fr…

The airplane’s encounter with a flock of American White Pelicans, which resulted in one bird striking the right outboard wing during en route climb from the departure airport.

Oct 10, 2013 Hampton Roads, VA N4TK Fatal (4) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation in low-visibility conditions while maneuvering during a missed approach…

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation in low-visibility conditions while maneuvering during a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s ineffective use of the onboard GPS equipment.

Oct 10, 2013 Tomball, TX N999UF Incident substantial The student pilot delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in the airplane going off the end of the runway and impacting trees.
Oct 09, 2013 Onaway, MI N9757N Incident substantial An inadvertent collision with a deer during landing.
Oct 08, 2013 Ridgely, MD N4216V Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Oct 05, 2013 Gainesville, FL N8715U Minor substantial A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and test run revealed no anomalies.
Oct 04, 2013 Paulden, AZ N312GC Fatal (4) substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear a radio tower while maneuvering at low altitude and his decision to make a high-speed, lo…

The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear a radio tower while maneuvering at low altitude and his decision to make a high-speed, low pass over the gun club.

Sep 30, 2013 Rio Vista, TX N8878B Incident substantial
The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after an excessive takeoff run from a grass airstrip, which resulte…

The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after an excessive takeoff run from a grass airstrip, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remediation.

Sep 30, 2013 Santa Monica, CA N194SJ Fatal (4) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to adequately decrease the airplane’s ground speed or maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ru…

The pilot’s failure to adequately decrease the airplane’s ground speed or maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign and structure and a subsequent postcrash fire.

Sep 29, 2013 Pilot Point, AK N1592F Incident substantial The pilot's decision to land the airplane on the ramp, in the vicinity of buildings, in gusty wind conditions.
Sep 29, 2013 Santa Teresa, NM N3078F Incident substantial A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies were found during the postaccident engine examination.
Sep 28, 2013 Big Bear, CA N759UP Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized landing approach, which resulted in a collision with a fence short of the runway.
Sep 25, 2013 Weatherford, OK N8472Z Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during descent.
Sep 24, 2013 Colombier-Saugnieu, FR N556MB Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 24, 2013 Wadsworth, OH N24800 Serious (1) substantial The pilot's failure to adequately maintain airspeed during a go-around.
Sep 23, 2013 Hamilton Aerodrome, Australia, AS VH-AUT Fatal (1) 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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