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 17, 2011 Atlanta, GA N5419R Serious (1) substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Oct 17, 2011 Covington, LA N2401E Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a banner drop, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
Oct 17, 2011 Williamsburg, VA N758GY Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any a…

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Oct 15, 2011 Houston, MS N4764U Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Oct 15, 2011 Daytona Beach, FL N551ER Incident —
The departing pilot's incorrect runway selection and non-compliance with an air traffic control clearance. Contributing to the incident was the air tr…

The departing pilot's incorrect runway selection and non-compliance with an air traffic control clearance. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's inadequate monitoring of the departing aircraft to ensure that the pilot complied with the clearance issued and his failure to issue conflict resolution advisories.
Oct 14, 2011 Xakanaka, BC A2-AKD Fatal (9) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 14, 2011 Ozark, MO N54356 Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions while on approach.
Oct 14, 2011 Ramona, CA N8261A Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
Oct 13, 2011 Moncks Corner, SC N3086X Fatal (1) substantial The debilitating effects of ethylene glycol poisoning, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane.
Oct 12, 2011 Gainesville, FL N42547 Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain a proper descent rate during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Oct 12, 2011 Cornelius, OR N52013 Incident substantial The airplane’s encounter with an unseen hole or obstacle on the grass runway.
Oct 12, 2011 Skiatook, OK N6171B Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management.
Oct 10, 2011 Honesdale, PA N34218 Incident substantial
The pilot’s excessive airspeed during final approach and his delayed decision to abort the landing, resulting in the in-flight collision with trees du…

The pilot’s excessive airspeed during final approach and his delayed decision to abort the landing, resulting in the in-flight collision with trees during the go-around.
Oct 10, 2011 Warrenton, VA N6324B Incident substantial The pilot did not ensure that the forward door latch was secured prior to initiating the descent.
Oct 10, 2011 Phillipsburg, KS N615BT Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Oct 09, 2011 Efland, NC N8527T Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a ditch.
Oct 08, 2011 Starkville, MS N5424E Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Oct 08, 2011 Hilo, HI N23BT Incident substantial A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
Oct 07, 2011 Vidalia, LA N642EZ Incident substantial A total loss of engine power likely due to carburetor ice.
Oct 06, 2011 Wolfe City, TX N9448X Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
Oct 06, 2011 Agana, USA N9853L Incident substantial The pilot's failure to avoid the jet blast while taxiing and the ground air traffic controller's failure to advise the pilot of the hazard.
Oct 06, 2011 Westerly, RI N177MW Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while starting the engine.
Oct 05, 2011 Matinicus Island, ME N70437 Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach after encountering a gusty crosswind, which resulted in an accelerated stall and …

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach after encountering a gusty crosswind, which resulted in an accelerated stall and uncontrolled descent.
Oct 05, 2011 Punta Gorda, FL N11280 Incident substantial The partial loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system that was not detected because of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
Oct 05, 2011 Norfolk, VA N180RN Incident substantial
The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed de…

The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
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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