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
Jul 26, 2019 Bella Bella, CA C-GURL Fatal (4) Investigation pending
Jul 22, 2019 Cangkring, ID PK-WUG Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 13, 2019 Katy, TX N517LA Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot’s loss of airplane control and subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Jul 10, 2019 Anji, CH B-10NH Fatal (1) Investigation pending
Jul 06, 2019 Oxford, MS N994CP Fatal (1) destroyed
The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go around with a tailwind, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with…

The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go around with a tailwind, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.

Jun 27, 2019 Chimaltenango, GT N5388N Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 27, 2019 Pescadero, CA N3504A Fatal (1) destroyed Impact with the ocean for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not located.
Jun 13, 2019 Sailagouse, France, FR F-GEJD Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 12, 2019 Maitland, FL N3051Y Fatal (2) substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Jun 10, 2019 Butler, MO N622MM Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a descent to a diversion airport with only the left engine operating. Contributing to the accident was a m…

The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a descent to a diversion airport with only the left engine operating. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the right engine throttle, the cause of which could not be determined.

May 28, 2019 Whitehorse, CA N4512C Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 28, 2019 Mertzon, TX N2583V Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
May 26, 2019 Mount Isa, AS VH-SUX Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
May 25, 2019 St. Simons Island, GA N6123T Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's loss of airplane control during approach for undetermined reasons.
May 24, 2019 Atlantic Ocean, AO N832R Fatal (1) destroyed Impact with water for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
May 22, 2019 Greenfield, IN N311G Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's failure to fully advance the power levers during the takeoff and initial climb, which led to his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed a…

The pilot's failure to fully advance the power levers during the takeoff and initial climb, which led to his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.

May 21, 2019 Whittier, AK N5457X Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s failure to configure the landing gear for a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's dis…

The pilot’s failure to configure the landing gear for a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction due to his talking passengers.

May 18, 2019 Belem County, State of Para, BR PR-DVR Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 12, 2019 Mahahual, Mexico, MX XB-OYJ Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
May 04, 2019 Smithers, CA C-FLVN Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
May 03, 2019 Atizapán de Zaragoza, Mexico (jjc airport), MX XB-OWS Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 01, 2019 Tyrone, PA N733KZ Fatal (2) substantial The pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into trees and terrain.
May 01, 2019 Mill Creek, CA N7302S Fatal (1) substantial
A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of a gasket on the oil filter adapter and the pilot’s inability to clear…

A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of a gasket on the oil filter adapter and the pilot’s inability to clear power lines during the emergency landing.

Apr 08, 2019 Wongabel, AS VH-DJN Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 02, 2019 Solunska glava (LBSF), MK D-EUIB Fatal (4) destroyed 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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