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
Sep 03, 2023 Neola, IA N1374F Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Sep 01, 2023 Plover, WI N172SP Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Aug 28, 2023 Chinitna Bay, AK N1733R Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.
Aug 27, 2023 Santa Fe, NM N117TC Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare following an unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 24, 2023 Leonardtown, MD N955LS Incident substantial A loss of engine power during an approach to landing for undetermined reasons.
Aug 23, 2023 Klein, TX N908VA Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.
Aug 21, 2023 Napa, CA N6535B Incident substantial
Insufficient hydraulic pressure to the landing gear system following the completion of the emergency gear extension checklist, which resulted in the m…

Insufficient hydraulic pressure to the landing gear system following the completion of the emergency gear extension checklist, which resulted in the main landing gear collapsing during landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of electrical power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, which resulted in a failure of the normal landing gear extension system.
Aug 20, 2023 New Haven, IN N4150U Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with corn stalks, and subsequent nose over.
Aug 19, 2023 Santa Rosa, CA N3282L Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aug 15, 2023 Moab, UT N9977N Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aug 14, 2023 Skwentna, AK N4891Z Incident substantial The airplane’s float contacted an undetected submerged gravel bar during landing which resulted in a nose over.
Aug 13, 2023 North Myrtle Beach, SC N22RE Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aug 11, 2023 Chillicothe, MO N9237R Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known tailwheel anomaly, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Aug 11, 2023 Wetumpka, AL N7117M Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 3 connecting rod from the crankshaft.
Aug 11, 2023 Port Norris, NJ N5453K Incident substantial The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
Aug 11, 2023 Derby, KS N6205E Incident substantial
The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff roll due the passenger’s interference with the rudder pedals, which resulted in a runway excurs…

The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff roll due the passenger’s interference with the rudder pedals, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Aug 10, 2023 Marysville, CA N20268 Incident substantial The flight instructor’s failure to monitor the airplane’s speed during a high-speed taxi, resulting in a runway excursion.
Aug 10, 2023 Chaka Creek, AK N42610 Incident substantial
A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat i…

A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
Aug 09, 2023 Manatí, PR N5313M Incident substantial The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel level, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aug 09, 2023 Princeton, NJ N172FW Incident substantial
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision wi…

The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with trees.
Aug 07, 2023 Aurora, OR N4757N Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Aug 07, 2023 Waco, TX N6319G Incident substantial The solo student pilot’s improper descent path which resulted in a hard landing on the nose wheel and subsequent bounced landing.
Aug 05, 2023 Lolland, DA N9902V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 05, 2023 Indian Creek, ID N7067Z Incident substantial The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, and gear up landing on a dirt airstrip.
Aug 04, 2023 Iliamna, AK N9855X Incident substantial The passenger’s inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.
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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