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
Sep 29, 2005 Batesville, TX N5343U Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
Sep 28, 2005 Brigham City, UT N206FB Incident substantial
the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making and failure to maintain aircraft control during the ground roll.. Contributing to the acci…

the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making and failure to maintain aircraft control during the ground roll.. Contributing to the accident was the soft dirt.

Sep 27, 2005 Sturgeon Bay, WI N206WK Incident substantial The unexpected wave that the airplane encountered during the landing flare.
Sep 26, 2005 Tracy, CA N8548Q Incident substantial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Sep 26, 2005 Columbus, OH N699QS Incident substantial The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.
Sep 25, 2005 Southampton, NY N5203N Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Sep 24, 2005 Las Animas, CO N94263 Incident substantial
the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and lack of suitable terrain for…

the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Sep 23, 2005 Mitchellville, MD N99137 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Sep 22, 2005 Yelm, WA N1037V Incident substantial
The mixture control linkage separation as a result of a missing retaining nut and washer on the mixture cable attach bolt. Inadequate maintenance ins…

The mixture control linkage separation as a result of a missing retaining nut and washer on the mixture cable attach bolt. Inadequate maintenance inspection and fences were factors.

Sep 20, 2005 Cedar City, UT N172GW Incident substantial
the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the improper flare and imprope…

the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Sep 19, 2005 Caldwell, NJ N64763 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
Sep 18, 2005 Olympia, WA N49189 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of aircraft control during landing roll, and airplane's subsequent inadvertent ground loop.
Sep 18, 2005 Waukesha, WI N5467C Incident substantial The misjudged flare by the pilot.
Sep 18, 2005 Show Low, AZ N121CW Incident substantial
the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing and his inadequate compensation for the strong and gusty quartering tail wind conditions, which…

the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing and his inadequate compensation for the strong and gusty quartering tail wind conditions, which resulted in a tail strike during landing.

Sep 17, 2005 Anchorage, AK N124SM Incident substantial
The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during landing, which resulted in an overrun, a loss of directional control, and a nose over during the land…

The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during landing, which resulted in an overrun, a loss of directional control, and a nose over during the landing roll.

Sep 15, 2005 Yellow Pine, ID N58717 Incident substantial The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation during takeoff. A factor was the windshear.
Sep 14, 2005 Boulder, CO N4807 Incident substantial
the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and his subsequent failure to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing factors were…

the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and his subsequent failure to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper in-flight decision to land in deteriorating weather conditions, turbulence associated with thunderstorms, tailwind, and the wet runway.

Sep 14, 2005 Paris, TX N9640G Incident substantial The loss of engine power due the failure of a connecting rod. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Sep 13, 2005 Kendall-Tamiami, FL N513JG Incident substantial The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in damage to the airplane.
Sep 12, 2005 Bettles, AK N58316 Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent ground-loop during the landing roll.…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent ground-loop during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the ground-loop and gusts.

Sep 10, 2005 Pilot Point, AK N1592F Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and an overload failure of the main landing gear during the landing touchdown.
Sep 10, 2005 Igiugig, AK N9254T Incident substantial
The failure of the airplane's starter to disengage, which resulted in an overheated starter, smoke in the cockpit, and an emergency landing. A factor…

The failure of the airplane's starter to disengage, which resulted in an overheated starter, smoke in the cockpit, and an emergency landing. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain encountered during the emergency landing.

Sep 10, 2005 WILMINGTON, NC N1251C Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and the collapse of the nose gear.
Sep 09, 2005 Galveston, TX N68440 Incident substantial
The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for …

The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Sep 09, 2005 Boscobel, WI N75SM Incident substantial
The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot. A related factor was the pilot's diverted attention due to the open cabin do…

The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot. A related factor was the pilot's diverted attention due to the open cabin door.

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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