Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | Kooskia, ID | N54829 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to descend into a canyon that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with trees and …The pilot’s decision to descend into a canyon that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain. |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Arboles, CO | N739JU | Serious (1) | substantial | A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. |
| Aug 31, 2024 | Tok, AK | N41WP | Serious (2) | substantial | The airplane’s encounter with gusting winds resulting in a loss of altitude with performance insufficient to outclimb terrain. |
| Aug 05, 2024 | Jamestown, NY | N750GB | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Colmar, OF | N5767J | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Sumner, NE | N9576G | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during the spray pass. |
| Jun 08, 2024 | Telford, TN | N3304R | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. |
| Jun 05, 2024 | Santa Ynez, CA | N9567L | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin, with insufficient…The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin, with insufficient altitude for recovery. The student pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin during a go-around. |
| Jun 01, 2024 | San Juan, PR | N6198K | Serious (2) | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 cylinder rocker shaft bosses from fatigue cracking. |
| May 27, 2024 | Citronelle, AL | N658NV | Serious (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a fuel vent line that was clogged by an insect nest. |
| May 25, 2024 | Butler, MO | N29173 | Serious (1) | destroyed | The jumper’s unintentional deployment of his emergency parachute and subsequent impact with the airplane’s horizontal stabilizer. |
| May 19, 2024 | Selma, AL | N3268T | Serious (1) | substantial | Insufficient lubrication of the engine’s internal components, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Clearbrook, MN | N12805 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. |
| Mar 09, 2024 | Clay, KY | N1703Q | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 08, 2024 | Macas, OF | HC-CBG | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Charleston, MS | N14YY | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain aircraft control during an approach for landing that resulted in an impact with terrain. |
| Jan 15, 2024 | Franklin, PA | N7682U | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilots’ inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jan 14, 2024 | Mooresville, NC | N512SP | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Jan 07, 2024 | Lizard Island, AS | VH-NWJ | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 07, 2023 | Zephyrhills, FL | N906KS | Serious (2) | substantial | An aerodynamic stall from which the pilots did not recover while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern. |
| Dec 02, 2023 | Big Bear, CA | N7LV | Serious (1) | substantial | A loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion. |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Quebec, CA | C-FZHI | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Pembroke Pines, FL | N140FS | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of airplane control and descent into terrain due to spatial disorientation during a solo night cross country flight. Contributing to …The pilot’s loss of airplane control and descent into terrain due to spatial disorientation during a solo night cross country flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-reported fatigue. |
| Oct 28, 2023 | Williamston, NC | N19YM | Serious (2) | substantial | Loss of directional control to avoid a deer during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a culvert. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Barwon Heads Geelong, AS | VH-UMV | Serious (1) | substantial | 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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