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
Apr 10, 2006 Sanford, NC N72675 Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 10, 2006 Fort Wayne, IN N2878W Incident substantial The pilot failed to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
Apr 10, 2006 Havre, MT N2831C Incident substantial
The pilot's improper starting procedures in attempting to hand-prop the airplane's engine. Contributing factors were the discharged battery, the fail…

The pilot's improper starting procedures in attempting to hand-prop the airplane's engine. Contributing factors were the discharged battery, the failure of the right parking brake and the hangar which the aircraft collided with.

Apr 10, 2006 Sandstone, MN N50970 Incident substantial
The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terra…

The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.

Apr 09, 2006 Denton, TX N358TW Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Apr 08, 2006 Pine Creek, MN N3456V Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 07, 2006 Vero Beach, FL N64425 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while executing a go-around in gusty conditions which resulted in the airplane veering off the run…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while executing a go-around in gusty conditions which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway, colliding with a ditch and nosing over.

Apr 07, 2006 Lakeland, FL N9291A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
Apr 06, 2006 Hanford, CA N5561C Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
Apr 06, 2006 Wickenburg, AZ N84034 Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
Apr 06, 2006 Cambridge, MD N54928 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 03, 2006 Lincoln, CA N5096Q Incident substantial The collapse of the nose gear due to an out of tolerance nose gear over center adjustment.
Mar 31, 2006 Daytona Beach, FL N172FL Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in the airplane porpoising and incurring damage.
Mar 31, 2006 Benton, KS N2359J Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors include the inadequate preflight …

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors include the inadequate preflight inspection, the pilot's failure to properly latch the cowling, and the pilot's diverted attention to the open cowling.

Mar 30, 2006 Newnan, GA N9880V Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out, resulting in the airplane veering off the right side of the runwa…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out, resulting in the airplane veering off the right side of the runway and colliding with an airport runway sign.

Mar 30, 2006 Hazleton, PA N704MT Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing.
Mar 29, 2006 Pageland, SC N76688 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing resulting in the airplane veering to the right, colliding with a runway…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing resulting in the airplane veering to the right, colliding with a runway light, and subsequent nose over.

Mar 28, 2006 Aurora, OR N20488 Incident substantial The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A related factor was the crosswind.
Mar 27, 2006 Palmer, AK N2947D Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor associated with…

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the snow covered terrain.

Mar 26, 2006 Eveleth, MN N1250W Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway. …

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the airport fence and the drainage ditch.

Mar 25, 2006 Greenville, ME N2165Z Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the rough/uneven runway condition.
Mar 24, 2006 Prescott, AZ N514ER Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in structural damage to the firewall and fuselage.
Mar 22, 2006 Collins, MO N4444L Incident substantial
The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine power during cruise flight. An addition…

The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine power during cruise flight. An additional cause was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue when he believed his fuel gauges were erratic and unreliable.

Mar 21, 2006 Bridgeport, TX N616SF Incident substantial
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to regain control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind, and the inadvertent retraction of the …

The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to regain control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind, and the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear by the pilot receiving instruction while executing a go-around. A factor was the prevailing crosswind.

Mar 17, 2006 Lebanon, IN N3675U Incident substantial
Failure by the flightcrew (dual student and flight instructor) to accurately determine the fuel quantity prior to flight, which resulted in fuel exhau…

Failure by the flightcrew (dual student and flight instructor) to accurately determine the fuel quantity prior to flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight due to his failure to personally verify the fuel quantity on-board. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and the ditch (small ravine).

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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