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
Jul 24, 2011 Sandy, OR N8426T Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the airplane and ground obstacles.
Jul 24, 2011 Sandy, OR N758TT Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 24, 2011 Oscoda, MI N6425X Incident substantial The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
Jul 23, 2011 Mount Hamill, IA N9234R Incident substantial The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
Jul 23, 2011 Middleton, WI N7624X Incident substantial
The total loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any…

The total loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Jul 23, 2011 Lincoln Park, NJ N869BC Incident substantial The pilot’s improper touchdown point, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a guardrail.
Jul 23, 2011 Greer, AZ N9402B Incident substantial The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a nose gear collapse.
Jul 23, 2011 Huesca, SP G-CCRC Incident minor Investigation pending
Jul 22, 2011 Devils Lake, ND N731AU Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.
Jul 22, 2011 Darby, MT N8427Z Minor substantial
The fatigue failure of the aluminum air intake duct, which resulted in material being ingested into the engine cylinders and a subsequent loss of engi…

The fatigue failure of the aluminum air intake duct, which resulted in material being ingested into the engine cylinders and a subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight.

Jul 21, 2011 Erwin, NC N23739 Fatal (2) substantial The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in dark night conditions.
Jul 20, 2011 Elizabethtown, KY N8576U Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jul 20, 2011 Columbia, MO N2056S Incident substantial
The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to a lack of component lubrication, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear t…

The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to a lack of component lubrication, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to lock once extended.

Jul 19, 2011 Greenstown, IN N4725R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from vegetation that caused increased drag during a low-level maneuvering flight.
Jul 19, 2011 Meeker, CO N314FR Incident substantial The pilot's inadvertent flight into a downdraft, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
Jul 19, 2011 Pendleton, OR N1705N Incident substantial The pilot's excessive brake application while landing on rough terrain.
Jul 18, 2011 La Tuque, CA C-FZNK Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 2011 Matinicus Island, ME N910TA Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Jul 17, 2011 Porthill, ID N733BT Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole.
Jul 15, 2011 Schlater, MS N9996N Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jul 14, 2011 Port Harcout, NI 5N-BMM Incident minor Investigation pending
Jul 14, 2011 Silverton, CO N1539Q Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating it at low levels above mountainous terrain and in excess of its maximum allowa…

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating it at low levels above mountainous terrain and in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's failure to maintain control resulted from an acute cardiac event and incapacitation, hypoxia, or the effects of sedating medications or a combination of these factors. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to takeoff above gross weight and without oxygen for the flight in mountainous terrain.

Jul 13, 2011 Wheatland, WY N60060 Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident wa…

The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight with known equipment deficiencies.

Jul 10, 2011 McKenzie Bridge, OR N8343Z Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 09, 2011 Anchorage, AK N9129M Minor substantial
The pilot’s decision to depart with minimal fuel and his improper fuel management and engine restart procedures, which resulted in a loss of engine po…

The pilot’s decision to depart with minimal fuel and his improper fuel management and engine restart procedures, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the Pilot Operating Handbook did not provide the altitude or time that would be lost in the event of an engine restart.

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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