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
Feb 17, 2024 Trapper Creek, AK N1258V Incident substantial
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; loss of a…

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; loss of airplane control; and impact with terrain.

Feb 11, 2024 Madera, CA N737LU Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Feb 10, 2024 Goodyear, AZ N52436 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 05, 2024 Ilaga, ID PK-SNJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 05, 2024 Parkland, FL N3747J Incident substantial A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation to the main bearings for undetermined reasons.
Feb 05, 2024 Smyrna, TN N2150G Incident substantial An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.
Feb 04, 2024 Abingdon, VA N756ZW Incident substantial The pilot's failure to lower the airplane's landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact.
Feb 02, 2024 Hayward, WI N1887V Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of control during landing rollout.
Feb 01, 2024 Denholm, CA C-FSSJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 26, 2024 Buenos Aires, AR LV-FCV Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 22, 2024 Paris, TN N3857Y Incident substantial The disruption of torque to the No 4 connecting rod journals, which resulted in a spun bearing and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Jan 21, 2024 Speck-Fehraltorf, OF HB-TDA Incident unk Investigation pending
Jan 19, 2024 Dulles, VA N1983X Incident minor Investigation pending
Jan 18, 2024 Featherville, ID N2975A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Jan 18, 2024 Grass Valley, CA N7250Q Incident substantial Loss of control during the landing roll due to a malfunctioning brake for undetermined reasons.
Jan 10, 2024 Hohenwald, TN N7UT Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine powe…

The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the outcome was her failure to attain a proper touchdown point during the subsequent diversionary landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Jan 08, 2024 Carson City, NV N421TP Incident substantial
Airport personnel’s failure to properly prioritize their response actions, including updating the airport’s automated weather observation system recor…

Airport personnel’s failure to properly prioritize their response actions, including updating the airport’s automated weather observation system recording in a timely manner to notify incoming pilots of a runway closure, which resulted in an airplane striking an immobilized airplane on the runway during landing at night. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s inadequate emergency response plan.

Jan 04, 2024 Middleton, WI N3477E Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Dec 30, 2023 Diyarbakir, OF TC-LLL Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 23, 2023 Kahului, HI N53725 Incident substantial
A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in the inability to maintain altitude in the traffic pattern. Co…

A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in the inability to maintain altitude in the traffic pattern. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.

Dec 19, 2023 Red Lake, MN N46056 Incident substantial
The pilot’s inadequate landing surface evaluation and failure to stop the airplane on the frozen lake, which resulted the airplane continuing into a c…

The pilot’s inadequate landing surface evaluation and failure to stop the airplane on the frozen lake, which resulted the airplane continuing into a crack in the ice.

Dec 17, 2023 Stephenville, TX N4501E Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.
Dec 15, 2023 Budapest, HU HA-BHI Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 13, 2023 Sapulpa, OK N6789R Incident substantial The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto and subsequent damage to a lead for the right magneto.
Dec 12, 2023 New Orleans, LA N7067W Incident substantial The improper maintenance of the main landing gear, which resulted in a collapse and overstress failure of the left main landing gear during landing.
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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