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
May 18, 2005 West Mifflin, PA N6149S Incident minor The failure of the landing gear actuator downlock pin due to fatigue, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing on landing.
May 17, 2005 Islip, NY N9344L Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle while taxiing.
May 15, 2005 Houston, TX N1766X Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was reported partial loss of brake control.
May 14, 2005 Dillingham, AK N4606C Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Factors associated with the acc…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.

May 14, 2005 Fowler, CO N666DB Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance, resulting in an in-flight collision with transmission lines.
May 12, 2005 Missoula, MT N7866Z Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a taxiway identification sign as he attempted to turn off the runway onto the taxiway during the last p…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a taxiway identification sign as he attempted to turn off the runway onto the taxiway during the last part of the landing roll. Factors include a taxiway identification sign in the vicinity of the intersection of the runway and the taxiway.

May 11, 2005 Caldwell, NJ N64815 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
May 10, 2005 Homer, AK N8305A Incident substantial
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and collision with a ditch.…

The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and collision with a ditch. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

May 10, 2005 Plattsmouth, NE N4987R Incident substantial
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accide…

The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusting crosswind.

May 06, 2005 Camarillo, CA N6205N Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. A contributing factor was the wet dirt at the runway edge.
May 05, 2005 Elk River, ID N77377 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. An inadvertent ground loop was a factor.
May 04, 2005 Millville, NJ N5150B Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance to the restaurant sundeck.
May 02, 2005 Clearwater, FL N66113 Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 30, 2005 China, ME N6256R Incident substantial
The pilot's improper inflight decision to land in a field instead of a nearby airport, after encountering deteriorating weather conditions. A factor …

The pilot's improper inflight decision to land in a field instead of a nearby airport, after encountering deteriorating weather conditions. A factor was the deteriorating weather conditions.

Apr 30, 2005 Klagenfurt, AU D-EKFV Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 28, 2005 Anchorage, AK N2658S Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power during descent due to a loose mixture control linkage, and the pilot/owner's failure to maintain the airplane's annual in…

A total loss of engine power during descent due to a loose mixture control linkage, and the pilot/owner's failure to maintain the airplane's annual inspection schedule, which resulted in a forced landing in an area that contained power lines and trees.

Apr 27, 2005 Anchorage, AK N2981D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing from landing, which resulted in an on ground collision with the sign.
Apr 27, 2005 Anchorage, AK N4685A Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain during the landing roll, and subsequent nos…

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain during the landing roll, and subsequent nose down of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.

Apr 27, 2005 Eureka, MT N1387Q Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include a 10 knot crosswind, with gusts up to 15…

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include a 10 knot crosswind, with gusts up to 15 knots, and a taxiway sign near the point where the aircraft exited the runway.

Apr 27, 2005 Palo Alto, CA N737WF Incident substantial The student's failure to maintain directional control and the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight.
Apr 25, 2005 Anchorage, AK N4563B Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane nosing over. A factor…

The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.

Apr 23, 2005 Corona, CA N270KC Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind/wind gust condition and his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
Apr 18, 2005 Wasilla, AK N4557F Incident substantial
The flight instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision of the second pilot during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a…

The flight instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision of the second pilot during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an intentional ground-loop by the instructor. A factor in the accident was the dual student's ( a certificated private pilot) loss of directional control during the landing roll.

Apr 18, 2005 Jackson, MI N1082D Incident substantial
The fracture of the left brake master cylinder piston rod, which resulted in the total failure of the left-side brake system and the subsequent loss o…

The fracture of the left brake master cylinder piston rod, which resulted in the total failure of the left-side brake system and the subsequent loss of directional control during landing roll. An additional cause was the encountered ground-loop.

Apr 17, 2005 Wellington, OH N1086F Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun during landing. A fac…

The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun during landing. A factor in the accident was the tail wind.

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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