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
Mar 22, 2013 Temecula, CA N5931R Minor substantial The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Mar 21, 2013 Livermore, CA N3826V Serious (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Mar 20, 2013 Gila Bend, AZ N421ER Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an above-ground fuel tank while taxiing.
Mar 17, 2013 Baytown, TX N6389S Minor substantial The pilot’s poor in-flight decision-making and improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Mar 17, 2013 Pontiac, MI N7282Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after an unexplained increase in engine power while taxiing.
Mar 17, 2013 Gila Bend, AZ N5802J Minor substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.
Mar 16, 2013 Kremmling, CO N7407A Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Mar 15, 2013 Hendersonville, NC N61756 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around in gusty tailwind conditions.
Mar 11, 2013 El Reno, OK N90047 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the check pilot's delayed remedial action.
Mar 08, 2013 Talkeetna, AK N185FK Incident substantial
The overstress fracture and failure of the right wheel/ski arm while taxiing in snow and water-overflow terrain conditions, which resulted in a noseov…

The overstress fracture and failure of the right wheel/ski arm while taxiing in snow and water-overflow terrain conditions, which resulted in a noseover.

Mar 06, 2013 Bethel, AK N1704U Incident substantial
The failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue fracturing, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cru…

The failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue fracturing, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight.

Mar 05, 2013 Flat, AK N2550Z Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting, variable wind conditions during initial climb after takeoff.
Mar 04, 2013 Bardstown, KY N89847 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper flare during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Mar 04, 2013 Nikolai, AK N2343G Fatal (3) substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering inside a box canyon and the airplane’s subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulte…

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering inside a box canyon and the airplane’s subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s visual disorientation in flat light conditions.

Mar 03, 2013 Saratoga, WY N5129R Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s decision to attempt flight into approaching adverse weather, which led to his low-level flight, encounter with mountain obscuration and mo…

The pilot’s decision to attempt flight into approaching adverse weather, which led to his low-level flight, encounter with mountain obscuration and moderate turbulence, and his subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of the pilot’s injuries was the failure of the seat restraint assembly.

Mar 02, 2013 Nampa, ID N8713U Incident substantial The failure of the pilot of another airplane, who was taxiing with no intent for flight, to maintain proper visual lookout.
Mar 02, 2013 Naples, ME N3438J Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper decision to land on a frozen lake.
Feb 27, 2013 Deming, NM N9172U Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's physical incapacitation, including loss of vision, which led to a loss of control and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane.
Feb 24, 2013 Vineland, MN N76NG Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing on a narrow, ice-covered road with snow banks on each side.
Feb 24, 2013 Homestead, FL N8594M Minor substantial
The reported partial loss of engine power from the rear engine for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine…

The reported partial loss of engine power from the rear engine for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Feb 20, 2013 Halifax, NC N9411C Incident substantial The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane directional control during the landing roll.
Feb 19, 2013 Kelso, WA N89956 Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and lack of remedial actions, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
Feb 18, 2013 Skwentna, AK N2814C Serious (2) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a departure turn, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
Feb 18, 2013 Valparaiso, FL N98598 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.
Feb 18, 2013 Okeechobee, FL N6249D Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
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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