Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2018 | Apalachicola, FL | N3995Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's controlled flight into terrain as a result of his spatial disorientation during departure in dark nighttime conditions. |
| Nov 30, 2018 | São Paulo, BR | PR-JEE | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 26, 2018 | Jequitaí County, BR | PP-OEG | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 23, 2018 | Chemajenjera Hill, ZI | Z-BRS | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 21, 2018 | Puente Alto, OF | CC-CXS | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 19, 2018 | Denizli, TU | TC-JZC | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 18, 2018 | Harmon, ND | N441CX | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in dark night conditions that resulted in an in-flight positive overload failure of the wings …The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in dark night conditions that resulted in an in-flight positive overload failure of the wings and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane. |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Redding, CA | N2629R | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control after takeoff in dark night instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Nov 12, 2018 | Tampico, MX | XB-ILM | Fatal | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 09, 2018 | Walton, NY | N5044J | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
An in-flight fire of undetermined origin. Contributing to the accident were the severe icing conditions encountered during the final minutes of the fl…An in-flight fire of undetermined origin. Contributing to the accident were the severe icing conditions encountered during the final minutes of the flight, which led to a loss of airplane control. |
| Nov 04, 2018 | Woodstock, GA | N3515J | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of contr…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience. |
| Nov 02, 2018 | Bradley, SD | N81KD | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in which instrument meteorological conditions existed along the route of flight…The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in which instrument meteorological conditions existed along the route of flight, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Manavgat, TU | TC-KIM | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 16, 2018 | Canoncito, NM | N9326G | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Contributing to the accident was the fractured carburetor heat control cable, which re…The partial loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Contributing to the accident was the fractured carburetor heat control cable, which rendered the carburetor heat inoperative. |
| Oct 16, 2018 | La Paz, MX | XB-ODX | Fatal (2) | — | Investigation pending |
| Oct 14, 2018 | Payson, AZ | N433CS | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a sub…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a subsequent loss of control. |
| Oct 14, 2018 | Wasserkuppe, GE | D-EFJX | Fatal | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 11, 2018 | East Yorkshire, UK | G-BGSV | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 08, 2018 | Midrand, SF | ZS-PZT | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 2018 | Yécora, MX | N8388Z | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 30, 2018 | La Verne, CA | N46321 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a turn, which resulted in an ae…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined engine anomaly. |
| Sep 30, 2018 | Silver City, ID | N732MV | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while making a turn in gusting wind co…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while making a turn in gusting wind conditions while flying through hilly terrain, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Sep 27, 2018 | Narita, JA | VH-FAY | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 24, 2018 | Rainy Pass, AK | N1738R | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent entry into a box canyon and…The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent entry into a box canyon and subsequent controlled flight into mountainous terrain. |
| Sep 21, 2018 | Festus, MO | N7152S | Fatal (2) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted i…A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate and continue the flight into dark night conditions with a known electrical problem. |