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 17, 2025 Rigby, ID N8047F Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 12, 2025 Gore Springs, MS N911MC Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 01, 2025 Eustis, ME N3576D Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent descent, contact with the water, and a subseq…

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent descent, contact with the water, and a subsequent nose over.

Aug 29, 2025 New Smyrna Beach, FL N1607F Minor substantial
Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect and address water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine powe…

Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect and address water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb.

Aug 27, 2025 Lubbock, TX N92356 Minor substantial The pilot’s mismanagement of available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Aug 19, 2025 Edgartown, MA N691DM Minor substantial
The accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in his decision to abort the takeoff …

The accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in his decision to abort the takeoff and the subsequent runway overrun.

Jul 20, 2025 Concrete, WA N6964A Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines, which resulted in a wire strike.
Jul 17, 2025 First Mesa, AZ N182KC Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 14, 2025 Pembroke Pines, FL N289 Minor substantial
The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power to one of the airplane’s…

The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power to one of the airplane’s two engines. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s loading of the airplane beyond its maximum gross weight.

Jul 08, 2025 Jenison, MI N29342 Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from trees during takeoff.
Jul 03, 2025 Kona, HI N3261S Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 29, 2025 Pelzer, SC N150TP Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed while landing on a short, down-sloping turf runway, which resulted in a noseover.
Jun 27, 2025 Kelleys Island, OH N30743 Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off in gusting crosswind conditions.
Jun 20, 2025 Rockford, WA N2680Y Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough t…

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.

Jun 06, 2025 Phoenix, AZ N45659 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 02, 2025 Vero Beach, FL N5200F Minor substantial A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
May 31, 2025 Columbus, MS N177LS Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaust…

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.

May 08, 2025 Florida City, FL N5405T Minor substantial The commercial pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of total engine power due to fuel starvation.
May 03, 2025 Hastings, FL N127EP Minor substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Apr 13, 2025 Erie, NV N182VE Minor Investigation pending
Apr 12, 2025 Girdwood, AK N916GG Minor substantial The pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a nose-over.
Apr 09, 2025 Campina Grande, OF PT-WVL Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 03, 2025 Sanford, FL N1910M Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 01, 2025 Hickory, NC N79514 Minor substantial
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with…

The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with terrain.

Mar 31, 2025 Ucharpi, IN VT-PBA Minor unk Investigation pending
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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