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 28, 2013 Shirley, NY N450EM Incident substantial The pilot's loss of control during an aborted takeoff as a result of his failure to properly configure the elevator trim prior to flight.
Jul 27, 2013 Willimantic, CT N9388B Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jul 27, 2013 Tecumseh, OK N820HP Serious (1) substantial The pilot's inadvertent aerodynamic stall at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
Jul 26, 2013 Burnet, TX N5401C Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 26, 2013 Farmingdale, NJ N61929 Minor substantial
The airplane’s loss of lift shortly after picking up a banner for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no a…

The airplane’s loss of lift shortly after picking up a banner for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Jul 26, 2013 Phoenix, AZ N635ND Incident substantial A substantially damaged firewall that occurred during an unknown phase of flight for reasons that could not be determined.
Jul 26, 2013 Hungry Horse, MT N9286C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jul 25, 2013 Tell City, IN N3012E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction while taxiing.
Jul 25, 2013 Pocatello, ID N31YH Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting wind and a quartering tailwind.
Jul 25, 2013 Greencastle, IN N28RR Incident substantial The pilot's excessive application of the right brake during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jul 24, 2013 Steamboat Springs, CO N5467C Incident substantial The pilot's delay in reacting to the adverse wind conditions.
Jul 24, 2013 Anchorage, AK N4814 Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control of the airplane during a wheel landing.
Jul 22, 2013 New Smyrna Beach, FL N121CW Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 22, 2013 Fredericksburg, VA N61954 Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's intentional descent into the ground to commit suicide.
Jul 21, 2013 King Salmon, AK N499K Minor substantial
The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout while departing from a multiple-use waterway, which resulted in a collision with a drifting boat. Contributing t…

The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout while departing from a multiple-use waterway, which resulted in a collision with a drifting boat. Contributing to the accident were the lack of visual conspicuity of the boat and the limited amount of time the boat operator had to maneuver the boat once he heard and saw the oncoming airplane.
Jul 17, 2013 Santa Barbra, CA N971TA Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 17, 2013 Broomfield, CO N60575 Minor substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
Jul 17, 2013 Chicago, IL N732MD Incident substantial
The gate agent’s premature removal of the tailstand without confirming with the flight crew that it was safe to remove, which allowed the airplane to …

The gate agent’s premature removal of the tailstand without confirming with the flight crew that it was safe to remove, which allowed the airplane to tilt backward when a passenger stood up and stepped toward the back of the airplane.
Jul 16, 2013 Buenos Aires, AR LV-BPP Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 15, 2013 Redlands, CA N625SP Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in the overrun landing.
Jul 15, 2013 Mathews Ridge, GY 8R-AMS Serious (12) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 14, 2013 Cascade, ID N185BW Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach due to the sun glare that obscured the pilot's vision.
Jul 13, 2013 Kenai, AK N93957 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of control of the airplane while landing in variable wind conditions.
Jul 10, 2013 Kamiah, ID N46566 Minor substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with a powerline.
Jul 09, 2013 Hesperia, CA N2062X Incident substantial The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the detachment of the mixture control cable from its mounting clamp.
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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