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
Oct 09, 2023 Duxford, UK N2366D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 06, 2023 Riesel, TX N2444H Incident substantial An in-flight collision with a bird.
Oct 02, 2023 Campo Grande, OF PR-XIC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 02, 2023 Hayward, CA N121CB Incident substantial
The pilot’s sudden incapacitation from effects of a previously undiagnosed underlying heart disease, which resulted in his loss of control of the airp…

The pilot’s sudden incapacitation from effects of a previously undiagnosed underlying heart disease, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane and subsequent impact with terrain.
Oct 01, 2023 Olathe, KS N357HT Incident substantial The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Sep 30, 2023 Towanda, PA N747UC Incident substantial A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
Sep 30, 2023 Greensboro, GA N9522L Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a light pole during taxi.
Sep 27, 2023 Redding, CA N17274 Incident substantial The student pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in a bounced landing and impact with the airport’s windsock.
Sep 24, 2023 Trimble River Valley, AK N2586R Incident substantial
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left main landing gear (MLG) tire impacting a rock, resulting in the se…

The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left main landing gear (MLG) tire impacting a rock, resulting in the separation of the MLG wheel, and the subsequent loss of directional control.
Sep 22, 2023 Midland, TX N391SP Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and the nose landing gear collapse.
Sep 21, 2023 Montrose, CO N5460Q Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting quartering headwind.
Sep 21, 2023 Monument Valley, UT N63130 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust on the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Sep 20, 2023 Challis, ID N3923G Incident substantial
The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly due to a fatigue crack. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance on the lan…

The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly due to a fatigue crack. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance on the landing gear spring assembly which allowed corrosion to develop.
Sep 18, 2023 Winston-Salem, NC N1451U Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer.
Sep 18, 2023 Homer, AK N7558H Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Sep 17, 2023 South Saint Paul, MN N6398G Incident substantial
The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the acc…

The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper seat position.
Sep 17, 2023 Doutor Ulysses, OF PP-DSX Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 14, 2023 La Paragua, OF L1PL Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 14, 2023 Cortland, NY N5269G Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. Contributing was the pilot’s l…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airplane.
Sep 13, 2023 West Bend, WI N529ER Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and impact with the runway.
Sep 12, 2023 Healy, AK N34VV Incident substantial The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in a nose over.
Sep 10, 2023 Beluga, AK N124UA Incident substantial The pilot’s delayed go-around decision with insufficient runway remaining.
Sep 06, 2023 Santa Rosa, CA N2210R Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to configure the landing gear during the landing approach.
Sep 04, 2023 Marble Canyon, AZ N9328U Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of airplane control after an encounter with windshear during takeoff which resulted in collision with terrain.
Sep 03, 2023 Eden Prairie, MN N5254D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing with a left crosswind.
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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