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 15, 2013 Caldwell, ID N9685X Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up hard landing.
Apr 15, 2013 Wellington, NV N9078X Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during a night, visual descent to the destination airport, which resulted in contro…

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during a night, visual descent to the destination airport, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

Apr 13, 2013 Summersville, WV N6136F Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Apr 08, 2013 Columbus, GA N46803 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 08, 2013 Manvel, TX N7825T Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while taking off in gusting wind conditions.
Apr 07, 2013 New Castle, VA N92804 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was not accelerating properly, which led to an aerodynamic stall. The rea…

The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane was not accelerating properly, which led to an aerodynamic stall. The reason for the lack of acceleration could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Apr 07, 2013 Cottonwood, ID N2303Y Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to see and avoid an object on the grass airstrip during the takeoff.
Apr 06, 2013 Circle, MT N8721T Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conti…

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight into low visibility conditions.

Apr 05, 2013 Hammonton, NJ N37480 Minor substantial A loss of control during landing due to the failure of the nose landing gear's left trunnion lug.
Apr 04, 2013 Phoenix, AZ N2166K Incident substantial
The student pilot's excessive directional control inputs during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed and ineffective corrective action…

The student pilot's excessive directional control inputs during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed and ineffective corrective actions, which resulted in the loss of airplane control.

Apr 04, 2013 Miami, FL N6141Q Incident substantial
A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the airplane operator’s failure to foll…

A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the airplane operator’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s recommended engine overhaul intervals.

Apr 01, 2013 Brush Praire, WA N4342U Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.
Apr 01, 2013 Fort Lauderdale, FL VQ-TIN Incident substantial
The disconnection of the nose landing gear actuator, which resulted in the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident …

The disconnection of the nose landing gear actuator, which resulted in the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the repair station’s inadequate maintenance, postmaintenance inspection process, and oversight of the maintenance performed and the lack of communication between the repair station personnel, the operator, and the testing technician.

Apr 01, 2013 Darwin Aerodrome, Australia, AS VH-EFB Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 01, 2013 Wonewoc, WI N8033B Incident substantial The restricted vented fuel cap and obstructed fuel vent lines, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Mar 30, 2013 Immokalee, FL N410LR Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Mar 30, 2013 Bally, PA N4601D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Mar 30, 2013 Willoughby, OH N1267G Incident substantial A bird strike during a practice instrument approach in visual conditions.
Mar 29, 2013 Hawley, MN N5367B Fatal (1) substantial
The noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to conduct a flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of con…

The noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to conduct a flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.

Mar 29, 2013 Roswell, NM N7714A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll after encountering a gust of wind, which resulted in a ground loop.
Mar 27, 2013 Amarillo, TX N805DC Incident substantial
Maintenance personnel's failure to detect the misadjustment of the left landing gear actuator's switch after recent maintenance, which prevented the l…

Maintenance personnel's failure to detect the misadjustment of the left landing gear actuator's switch after recent maintenance, which prevented the landing gear from locking in the extended position and resulted in the landing gear collapsing during landing.

Mar 26, 2013 College Station, TX N48693 Incident substantial The failure of the nose landing gear fork during landing due to fatigue.
Mar 25, 2013 Roma, Australia, AS VH-MEQ Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 24, 2013 Tistusville, FL N7113G Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions associated with nearby thunderstorm activity.
Mar 23, 2013 Bellingham, WA N7177X Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

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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