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
Aug 21, 2012 Deland, FL N49054 Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control on final approach in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision t…

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control on final approach in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate in an environment of thunderstorms and rapidly deteriorating weather.

Aug 20, 2012 McCall, ID N735KV Minor substantial
The flight instructor’s selection of the wrong route while flying in mountainous terrain at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane im…

The flight instructor’s selection of the wrong route while flying in mountainous terrain at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the airplane impacting terrain when the increase in elevation exceeded the airplane’s climb performance.

Aug 20, 2012 Hood River, OR N34SR Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 18, 2012 Raeford, NC N80GE Incident substantial The pilot's decision to land in a grassy area next to a paved runway, which resulted in impact with a ditch and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
Aug 17, 2012 Bakersfield, CA N6493N Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an in-flight fire of undetermined origin.
Aug 17, 2012 Rockford, IL N152BA Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies.
Aug 17, 2012 Tribune, KS N6006J Serious (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a corn crop.
Aug 17, 2012 Fairbanks, AK N4551C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.
Aug 15, 2012 Des Moines, IA N108EK Incident minor
A temporary loss of control during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postincident examination of the autopilot, pitch tri…

A temporary loss of control during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postincident examination of the autopilot, pitch trim systems, and horizontal stabilizer revealed no anomalies consistent with a loss of control.

Aug 14, 2012 Wausau, WI N52187 Incident substantial
The pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gu…

The pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gust.

Aug 14, 2012 Everett, WA N863CP Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Aug 12, 2012 Upland, CA N2927K Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
Aug 11, 2012 Litchfield, IL N1564H Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing and the subsequent aborted landing.
Aug 11, 2012 Santa Monica, CA N41KA Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during a return to the airport following an unspecified emergency; the nature of the emergency could not be d…

The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during a return to the airport following an unspecified emergency; the nature of the emergency could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Aug 10, 2012 Eastvale, CA N94185 Incident substantial
The failure of both pilots to ensure that no water was present in the fuel, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and a forced off-field l…

The failure of both pilots to ensure that no water was present in the fuel, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and a forced off-field landing.

Aug 07, 2012 Evansville, IN N34283 Incident substantial
The pilot’s loss of control due to an inaccurate attitude reference, which was caused by an impending (“in process”) failure of the bearing in the att…

The pilot’s loss of control due to an inaccurate attitude reference, which was caused by an impending (“in process”) failure of the bearing in the attitude indicator.

Aug 07, 2012 Carthage, TX N17201 Incident substantial
The loss of engine power during a low-level aerial observation flight as the result of the wearing of the rocker arm tip due to a thin carburized case…

The loss of engine power during a low-level aerial observation flight as the result of the wearing of the rocker arm tip due to a thin carburized case layer, which resulted in a forced landing.

Aug 06, 2012 Chula Vista, CA N9727F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to arrest the aircraft's sink rate on short final, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 03, 2012 Leesville, LA N989BT Minor substantial
The student pilot's failure to properly re-configure the airplane for a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion when he decided to land on the…

The student pilot's failure to properly re-configure the airplane for a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion when he decided to land on the remaining runway.

Aug 03, 2012 Culpeper, VA N6276Z Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff.
Aug 02, 2012 Joseph, OR N5418B Incident substantial The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover.
Aug 02, 2012 Casanare, CO HK1477 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 02, 2012 Santiago de Compostela, SP EC-IBA Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 01, 2012 Oshkosh, WI N462TR Incident substantial The flight instructor’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway light.
Aug 01, 2012 Kenora, CA N4695U Serious (2) 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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