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
Jun 10, 2005 Truman, AR N4842R Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the s…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the sunglare.

Jun 10, 2005 Carlsbad, CA N1126U Incident substantial the other pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain separation while taxiing.
Jun 08, 2005 Buckley, WA N2751S Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and a forced landing. Contributing factors …

The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and a forced landing. Contributing factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Jun 08, 2005 Ninilchick, AK N2551D Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll on a beach, which resulted in an on-ground collision with terrain. A …

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll on a beach, which resulted in an on-ground collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is a tailwind.

Jun 07, 2005 Clarendon, TX N9505B Incident
The loss of total engine power due to damage of the compressor stator vanes caused by a foreign object. A contributing factor was an in-flight ingest…

The loss of total engine power due to damage of the compressor stator vanes caused by a foreign object. A contributing factor was an in-flight ingestion of bird(s).

Jun 07, 2005 Wheeling, IL N4978T Incident substantial
The pilot failed to verify that the landing gear were fully extended and failed to perform the emergency landing gear extention procedures. Factors t…

The pilot failed to verify that the landing gear were fully extended and failed to perform the emergency landing gear extention procedures. Factors to the accident included the low hydraulic fluid level, and the weak battery that resulted in a partial electrical failure.

Jun 01, 2005 Willimantic, CT N4606X Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control while landing.
May 30, 2005 Osage Beach, MO N3225U Incident substantial
The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accide…

The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the improper landing flare.

May 30, 2005 Stockton, CA N172MR Incident substantial the pilot's improper use of the brakes, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
May 30, 2005 Anchorage, AK N4533B Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop, and structural damage to the airplane…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop, and structural damage to the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were a ground-loop, and wind gusts.

May 30, 2005 Friendship, WI N9623X Incident substantial The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors to the accident were the trees and the dark night light condition.
May 29, 2005 Roanoke, TX N757ME Incident substantial
The pilot's misjudgment of distance needed to land to a full stop resulting in an overrun. Contributing factors were the prevailing rain and the enco…

The pilot's misjudgment of distance needed to land to a full stop resulting in an overrun. Contributing factors were the prevailing rain and the encounter with hydroplaning conditions.

May 28, 2005 Louisburg, NC N22055 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control and collision with the ground.
May 28, 2005 Fort Myers, FL N416FR Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
May 28, 2005 Smith Center, KS N6366Y Incident
Failure of the Piper airplane pilot to obtain visual separation from the Cessna airplane rolling out after landing on the intersecting runway resultin…

Failure of the Piper airplane pilot to obtain visual separation from the Cessna airplane rolling out after landing on the intersecting runway resulting in a collision between the two aircraft. A contributing factor was the evasive maneuver attempted be the pilot of the Cessna.

May 27, 2005 Raleigh, NC N496AC Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees
May 27, 2005 Spokane, WA N1770Q Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power while on approach for landing.
May 25, 2005 Harvey, LA N5120Q Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
May 25, 2005 Neodesha, KS N8337G Incident substantial
The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing, his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and his subsequent …

The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing, his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The pilot's attempt to abort the landing, and the soft grass and tree line adjacent to the runway pavement were contributing factors.

May 24, 2005 Conroe, TX N67770 Incident substantial The pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
May 24, 2005 Jennings, LA N7878F Incident substantial The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision while on final approach.
May 22, 2005 Madison, WI N13558 Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty winds and the sof…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty winds and the soft ground.

May 21, 2005 Port Huron, MI N860SA Incident substantial The pilot not performing a go-around and misjudging the flare leading to a hard landing.
May 20, 2005 Daytona Beach, FL N864CP Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
May 18, 2005 Tucson, AZ N9017H Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare that induced a porpoise, which resulted in the overload failure of the nose wheel assembly.
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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