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
Jul 31, 2012 Gakona, AK N7150E Serious (1) substantial The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jul 31, 2012 Cottage Grove, WI N45080 Incident substantial The pilot's decision to land on a runway with significant overgrown vegetation along the edges and his landing, which was left of the centerline.
Jul 31, 2012 Three Lakes, WI N1DV Incident substantial
The pilot's excessive touchdown speed, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in …

The pilot's excessive touchdown speed, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in flying light airplanes.

Jul 30, 2012 Montrose, CO N3198S Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 29, 2012 Ellensburg, WA N4089A Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 28, 2012 Grand Canyon, AZ N8100B Minor substantial The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 28, 2012 Rose Hill, KS N8882X Incident substantial The inadvertent deployment of a skydiver's parachute, which struck the right horizontal stabilizer.
Jul 26, 2012 Plainville, CT N64182 Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach in visual meteorological conditions, resulting in collision with a berm.
Jul 26, 2012 Antwerpen, BE N66VS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 25, 2012 Ashland, OR N738AJ Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 25, 2012 San Juan, PR N73115 Fatal (1) substantial
Maintenance personnel’s improper lubrication of the right direct aileron control cable and failure to detect the severe corrosion of the cable during …

Maintenance personnel’s improper lubrication of the right direct aileron control cable and failure to detect the severe corrosion of the cable during a maintenance inspection, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the cable, the pilot’s subsequent inability to maintain aircraft control, and the airplane’s impact with terrain.

Jul 24, 2012 Steamboat Springs, CO N73VX Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Jul 22, 2012 Mapleton, ME N5168E Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power, and his use of an improper engine restart pr…

The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power, and his use of an improper engine restart procedure.

Jul 21, 2012 Farmingdale, NJ N2166G Minor substantial The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jul 21, 2012 Corona, CA N640AM Serious (2) substantial
A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies th…

A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with a known but unidentified airplane deficiency.

Jul 21, 2012 Hammond, NY N6778H Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.
Jul 21, 2012 Portreath, UK G-ROUP Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 20, 2012 Colorado Springs, CO N311TM Incident substantial The failure of the right hydraulic main gear down-lock actuator hose in flight.
Jul 19, 2012 Wells, NV N6181N Minor substantial
A loss of engine power during the final landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any …

A loss of engine power during the final landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Jul 18, 2012 St. Augustine, FL N127EP Incident substantial Undetermined due to a lack of information about when the damage to the airplane occurred.
Jul 17, 2012 Shelby, IL N7003E Incident substantial
The loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined because engine examinations revealed no malfunctions or failur…

The loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined because engine examinations revealed no malfunctions or failures that would have led to oil starvation.

Jul 16, 2012 Rockford, ID N5204K Incident substantial
A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined du…

A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined due to the damage to the valve head and the missing valve stem. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s improper approach to the runway, which resulted in an aborted landing and subsequent off-airport landing.

Jul 16, 2012 Glens Falls, NY N6200B Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jul 15, 2012 Lakeview, AR N34468 Incident substantial The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jul 14, 2012 Camdenton, MO N3092B Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
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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