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
Aug 31, 2024 Coopersville, MI N9020X Incident substantial The loss of airplane control while landing.
Aug 31, 2024 Lawrence, KS N29411 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Aug 30, 2024 Big Bend-Gold Bar, WA N379ME Incident substantial The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 29, 2024 Lynchburg, VA N734SY Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 28, 2024 Hawi, HI N2728B Minor substantial
The airplane’s loss of engine power due to carburetor ice that formed during a long descent, contributing to the outcome is the pilot’s delayed use of…

The airplane’s loss of engine power due to carburetor ice that formed during a long descent, contributing to the outcome is the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat.

Aug 27, 2024 Daszewice, PL SP-KCC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 25, 2024 Sterling, MA N5673B Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing ge…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Aug 24, 2024 Kent, WA N61323 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 24, 2024 King Salmon, AK N2512G Incident substantial
The airplanes contact with terrain during takeoff which resulted in an inability to gain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subseque…

The airplanes contact with terrain during takeoff which resulted in an inability to gain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

Aug 23, 2024 Stanley, ID N9989E Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control in reduced visibility conditions due to a wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a trailer.
Aug 23, 2024 Kariba, ZI Z-WFP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 22, 2024 What Khao Din, TH HS-SKRC Fatal (9) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 22, 2024 Louisa, VA N72664 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 22, 2024 Shelter Island, NY N7529N Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point while landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Aug 20, 2024 Odessa, TX N689VP Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 20, 2024 Loveland, CO N4490R Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a ground loop and a runway excursion. Contributing to the acc…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a ground loop and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Aug 20, 2024 Weslaco, TX N2037Y Minor substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
Aug 20, 2024 Jamshedpur, OF VT-TAJ Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 18, 2024 Washington, NC N680SA Minor substantial
The flight crew’s failure to properly configure the airplane before landing and the captain’s subsequent failure to recognize the landing gear aural w…

The flight crew’s failure to properly configure the airplane before landing and the captain’s subsequent failure to recognize the landing gear aural warning, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew’s inadequate checklist use and crew coordination, and the known diminished capability of the airplane’s communication system.

Aug 17, 2024 Boise, ID N5216D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
Aug 16, 2024 Gainesville, FL N6495G Incident substantial The separation of a nose landing gear axle retaining nut and the subsequent the failure of the nose landing gear during landing.
Aug 16, 2024 Orlando, FL N61859 Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during while landing with a crosswind. Contributing was the instructor’s delayed remedial …

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during while landing with a crosswind. Contributing was the instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Aug 15, 2024 Healy, AK N2524D Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with tree…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with trees.

Aug 15, 2024 Elkwood, VA N8400X Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to correctly reinstall the airplane’s left seat, resulting in the movement of the seat during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent…

The pilot’s failure to correctly reinstall the airplane’s left seat, resulting in the movement of the seat during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of control and runway excursion.

Aug 14, 2024 Eveleth, MN N2248T Incident substantial Water contamination of the fuel system which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight.
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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