Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2024 | East Ellijay, GA | N1242M | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate compensation for winds during landing., which resulted in a loss of control and an aerodynamic stall. |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Savannah, GA | N336LV | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 13, 2024 | Creswell, OR | N35281 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of aircraft control during the landing flare and subsequent aborted landing. |
| Oct 13, 2024 | Owinza, ID | N9493C | Minor | unk | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water during a low pass over a lake. |
| Oct 12, 2024 | South Charleston, WV | N1131M | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s decision to continue landing after encountering a strong tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion. |
| Oct 12, 2024 | Rio de Janeiro, OF | PT-FEL | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 12, 2024 | Seattle, WA | N185WK | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with a crosswind. |
| Oct 08, 2024 | Barinas, OF | YV1993 | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 08, 2024 | Louisville, KY | N640MG | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper landing flare and control inputs, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial act…The pilot’s improper landing flare and control inputs, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. |
| Oct 07, 2024 | El Monte, CA | N7869G | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel. |
| Oct 06, 2024 | Venator, OR | N7847C | Incident | substantial | The inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a ground loop. |
| Oct 06, 2024 | Ejido de Treinta y Tres, UY | CX-PAF | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Oct 05, 2024 | Big Lake, AK | N4631U | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 2024 | Skwentna, AK | N3495L | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed go-around decision, which resulted in inadvertent contact with the landing surface, loss of directional control, and a nose over i…The pilot’s delayed go-around decision, which resulted in inadvertent contact with the landing surface, loss of directional control, and a nose over in gusting wind conditions. |
| Oct 03, 2024 | Sector Payo, OF | HCBRN | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Oct 03, 2024 | Les Cayes, OF | N404EC | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 2024 | Englewood, CO | N756JY | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing rollout. |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Brunswick, GA | N70FC | Incident | — |
The flight crew’s failure to properly identify the airport and runway of intended landing, and the lack of verification of their airplane’s position u…The flight crew’s failure to properly identify the airport and runway of intended landing, and the lack of verification of their airplane’s position using all available navigation information. |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Bryan, TX | N205CT | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. |
| Sep 26, 2024 | CUIABÁ - MATO GROSSO, OF | PP-JON | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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 24, 2024 | Chalkyitsik, AK | N8255Q | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the…A loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to ensure replacement filters were available for use during refueling operations. |
| Sep 22, 2024 | Erie, PA | N61232 | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial act…The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action. |
| Sep 22, 2024 | Redlands, CA | N177SX | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with rocky terrain. |
| Sep 21, 2024 | Seattle, WA | N513WF | Incident | minor | The Gulfstream pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the Cessna while taxiing that resulted in a ground collision. |