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
Sep 20, 2024 Lincoln, NE N259GF Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Sep 20, 2024 Ackerman, MS N73154 Incident substantial
The excessive airplane speed during a no-flap landing, and the pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.…

The excessive airplane speed during a no-flap landing, and the pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the interference of the instrument panel wiring with the flight control system.

Sep 20, 2024 Spartanburg, SC N7037G Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 19, 2024 Fredericksburg, VA N7058G Minor substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Sep 19, 2024 West Sacramento, CA N6522Z Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 18, 2024 Dyersburg, TN N195KW Incident substantial Failure of the tailwheel strut, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll and a runway excursion.
Sep 17, 2024 DeLand, FL N19703 Incident substantial
The parachutist’s failure to control his canopy which resulted in a downwind landing, an overshoot of the drop zone, and collision with a departing ai…

The parachutist’s failure to control his canopy which resulted in a downwind landing, an overshoot of the drop zone, and collision with a departing airplane.

Sep 17, 2024 Boston, MA N18VV Incident substantial
The failure of a solid hydraulic fluid line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the landing gear extension process from comple…

The failure of a solid hydraulic fluid line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the landing gear extension process from completing normally. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to fully activate the emergency landing gear extension system.

Sep 17, 2024 McKinley Village, AK N3474C Incident substantial
The pilot’s late decision to go-around, failure to maintain proper airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resul…

The pilot’s late decision to go-around, failure to maintain proper airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.

Sep 17, 2024 Arboles, CO N739JU Serious (1) substantial A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
Sep 16, 2024 Saint Mary's, AK N90193 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 16, 2024 Migori, KE 5Y-ZBW Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 15, 2024 Buntingford, OF G-CMAH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 14, 2024 Anchorage, AK N5275E Minor substantial The pilot’s encounter with wake turbulence, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
Sep 14, 2024 Buckland, AK N5407B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Sep 11, 2024 Marshall, IN N1249D Minor substantial The fatigue fracture of the No. 6 piston connecting rod, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Sep 11, 2024 Englewood, CO N20747 Minor substantial A partial loss of engine power due to fuel-oil contamination of the fuel injection servo.
Sep 09, 2024 Mitu, OF HK1937 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 07, 2024 Soest, GE D-ECHF Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 07, 2024 Soest, GE D-ECHF Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 02, 2024 Amboy, CA N66948 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a street sign during takeoff from a road.
Sep 01, 2024 Shell Knob, MO N30853 Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed during final approach, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack …

The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed during final approach, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.

Sep 01, 2024 Moora, AS VH-TDQ Incident minor Investigation pending
Aug 31, 2024 Fairview, OR N421GP Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 31, 2024 Coopersville, MI N9020X Incident substantial The loss of airplane control while landing.
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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