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
May 26, 2012 Fort Scott, KS N5258Y Incident substantial
The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s diverted attention to re…

The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s diverted attention to retract the flaps.

May 26, 2012 San Diego, CA N7093F Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies …

A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

May 26, 2012 St. George, UT N953SP Fatal (4) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aggressive pitch-up maneuver, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall shortly a…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aggressive pitch-up maneuver, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from alcohol consumption and an over-gross-weight airplane.

May 25, 2012 Wichita, KS N73743 Minor substantial
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a colli…

The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

May 23, 2012 Tulare, CA N11428 Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power, which was likely the result of carburetor icing.
May 22, 2012 Glendale, CA N732JL Minor substantial
The partial loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal…

The partial loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

May 21, 2012 Ardmore, OK N6102Q Incident substantial
The student pilot's improper configuration of the airplane flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadequate climb rate and subsequent …

The student pilot's improper configuration of the airplane flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadequate climb rate and subsequent collision with trees.

May 21, 2012 Boyd, TX N29112 Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s delayed initiation of a go-around and early retraction of the flaps during the maneuver, which resulted in a collision with trees.
May 20, 2012 Whittier, AK N732BE Incident substantial The pilot’s failure use the prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing.
May 20, 2012 Crossville, TN N456MB Incident substantial The pilot's attempt to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.
May 19, 2012 Winterville, NC N170ED Incident substantial The pilot's excessive bank at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
May 19, 2012 Veronica, AR LV-GTF Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 18, 2012 Tipton, PA N9859A Incident substantial A fatigue failure of a copper oil line, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
May 16, 2012 Crystal Falls, MI N4742E Incident substantial The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid deer that unexpectedly ran into the airplane's path during the landing roll.
May 13, 2012 Manabi Province, EC XB-MPL Fatal (2) substantial <br /><br />
May 12, 2012 Houston, TX N703MM Incident substantial
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference…

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions.

May 11, 2012 Immokalee, FL N5253B Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
May 11, 2012 Nangis, FR F-GBGF Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 11, 2012 Chanute, KS N9DM Fatal (4) substantial
The malfunction of the cabin heater, which resulted in an inflight fire and smoke in the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack o…

The malfunction of the cabin heater, which resulted in an inflight fire and smoke in the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of understanding concerning the status of the airplane's heater system following and earlier overheat event and risk of its continued use. Also contributing were the inadequate inspection criteria for the cabin heater.

May 09, 2012 Midland, TX N727FA Incident substantial The failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend before landing due to a bent downlock adjustment screw.
May 08, 2012 Grangeville, ID N207YH Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
May 08, 2012 Sterling, IL N3557Q Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's runway selection based on the wind co…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's runway selection based on the wind conditions.

May 08, 2012 Hanksville, UT N28WF Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airpl…

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain clearance from terrain.

May 07, 2012 Culebra, PR N24461 Minor substantial The pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock before takeoff.
May 07, 2012 Spokane, WA N54036 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced 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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