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
Jan 20, 1982 WOLF PT., MT N35147 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 19, 1982 MADISON COUNTY, AL N641CH Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 18, 1982 DOWNIEVILLE, CA N5295R Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 18, 1982 DAVIS, CA N63182 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 16, 1982 28 MI ENE OGDEN, UT N6520Y Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 12, 1982 RIVERTON, WY N6558A Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 08, 1982 ODESSA, FL N80264 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 07, 1982 HELENA, MT N9763X Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 04, 1982 SAINT CROIX, N5151U Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 04, 1982 FORT WAYNE, IN N2CU Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 03, 1982 ASHLAND, VA N2620L Fatal (8) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 02, 1982 SKWENTA, AK N7641A Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 02, 1982 HEARNE, TX N758SK Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 01, 1981 COTTON, MN N4988E Fatal (4) destroyed THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE AND AIRCRAFT CONTROL AFTER AN ENCOUNTER WITH INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.
Aug 02, 1979 Canton, OH N15NY Fatal (1) destroyed
the pilot's failure to recognize the need for, and to take action to maintain, sufficient airspeed to prevent a stall into the ground during an attemp…

the pilot's failure to recognize the need for, and to take action to maintain, sufficient airspeed to prevent a stall into the ground during an attempted landing. The pilot also failed to recognize the need for timely and sufficient power application to prevent the stall during an approach conducted inadvertently without flaps extended. Contributing to the pilot's inability to recognize the problem and to take proper action was his failure to use the appropriate checklist, and his nonstandard pattern procedures which resulted in an abnormal approach profile.

Aug 31, 1974 Saltville, VA N5142R Fatal (3) destroyed
The pilot's continued VFR flight into known night instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident included mountainous terrain obscured…

The pilot's continued VFR flight into known night instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident included mountainous terrain obscured by clouds, and dark night conditions.

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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