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 23, 2012 Veneta, OR N5781A Fatal (4) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude to clear trees during the initial climb after takeoff.
Jun 22, 2012 Meridianville, AL N5527S Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Jun 21, 2012 Jackson, CA N524CC Incident substantial The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 21, 2012 Santa Teresa, NM N4702R Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked before landing.
Jun 21, 2012 Concord, CA N1640D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
Jun 21, 2012 Walnut Ridge, AR N9497A Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering a whirlwind or dust-devil during the landing flare.
Jun 21, 2012 Strasswalchen, AU OE-ATV Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 20, 2012 Cascade, ID N5351D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 19, 2012 Millington, TN N4418C Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 19, 2012 Pullman, WA N2580D Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed …

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Jun 17, 2012 Woodland, CA N7437Q Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent path during the approach to land, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his improper retract…

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent path during the approach to land, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his improper retraction of the flaps during the subsequent attempted go-around.
Jun 17, 2012 Frederick, MD N387AF Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 16, 2012 Skwentna, AK N5874A Incident substantial The improper decision of the driver of the all-terrain vehicle to enter an active runway.
Jun 16, 2012 Miami, FL N67324 Incident substantial The pilots’ operation of the airplane with an insufficient supply of engine oil, resulting in engine seizure and total loss of engine power.
Jun 16, 2012 Meadow Creek, MT N2424X Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 15, 2012 Ozark, MO N305LX Incident minor The airplane’s collision with a deer during the landing roll.
Jun 15, 2012 Biddeford, ME N3812V Minor substantial
A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspectio…

A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection.
Jun 15, 2012 Tupelo, MS N78794 Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 15, 2012 Churchville, MD N73134 Incident substantial The tractor operator's failure to confirm the landing airplane's position before entering an active runway, which resulted in a ground collision.
Jun 14, 2012 Alpine, TX N4630F Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 14, 2012 Gulf Shores, AL N9119U Incident substantial
The student pilot's improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the attempted go-around, which resulted …

The student pilot's improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Jun 13, 2012 Winnett, MT CG-ZVF Incident substantial
A momentary loss of engine power, which led to an emergency descent at night during which the airplane collided with a wire. The reason for the loss o…

A momentary loss of engine power, which led to an emergency descent at night during which the airplane collided with a wire. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination and operation did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Jun 12, 2012 Licey, DR HI-561 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 11, 2012 Colfax, WA N4715D Incident substantial The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the missing carburetor drain plug, which had not been secured with safety wire.
Jun 10, 2012 Moscow Mills, MO N3736R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in a gusty crosswind, 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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