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 09, 2011 Lacassine, LA N50575 Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning.
Jul 09, 2011 Demopolis, AL N692TT Fatal (7) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine approach and his failure to fly an appropriate traffic pattern for a single-en…

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine approach and his failure to fly an appropriate traffic pattern for a single-engine landing. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power on the right engine due to a fatigue failure of the right engine cam gear.

Jul 06, 2011 Baltimore, MD N65659 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a bounced landing.
Jul 06, 2011 Mesa, AZ N2878S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go around.
Jul 06, 2011 Hesperia, CA N7392X Minor substantial
The separation of the end baffle cone inside the muffler, which blocked airflow through the engine after takeoff and resulted in a loss of engine powe…

The separation of the end baffle cone inside the muffler, which blocked airflow through the engine after takeoff and resulted in a loss of engine power and an off-airport landing into obstacles.

Jul 05, 2011 Nogales, AZ N51010 Minor substantial The pilot did not maintain airplane control during the initial climb.
Jul 05, 2011 Ridgeway, VA N9416U Serious (2) substantial The pilot's decision to takeoff using a flap setting higher than the manufacturer's recommended setting for takeoff.
Jul 05, 2011 Vancouver, WA N5175D Minor substantial The pilot's failure to properly engage the banner tow rope with the airplane's tail hook.
Jul 04, 2011 Plymouth, MA N150ET Incident substantial
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck cylinder valve, which resulted from excessive corrosion and carbon deposits on the …

A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck cylinder valve, which resulted from excessive corrosion and carbon deposits on the valve springs due to inadequate maintenance.

Jul 04, 2011 Santa Paula, CA N6451X Fatal (2) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a telephone line while flying at a low altitude in dusk lighting conditions.
Jul 04, 2011 Orange Beach, AL N109DP Incident substantial
The operation of the airplane using unapproved fuels, which resulted in abnormal combustion and subsequent damage to the No. 3 cylinder. Contributing …

The operation of the airplane using unapproved fuels, which resulted in abnormal combustion and subsequent damage to the No. 3 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-hour inspection because the mechanic failed to note the lack of placards by either fuel filler cap specifying the minimum automotive fuel grade and no alcohol allowed as specified by the installed STC’s.

Jul 02, 2011 Weirsdale, FL N1953Z Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the stopped trailer while taxiing.
Jul 01, 2011 Cambridge, MD N789EP Incident substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jul 01, 2011 Yabucoa, PR N8436Q Fatal (5) substantial
The pilot's inadequate weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, whic…

The pilot's inadequate weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an encounter with a thunderstorm and subsequent loss of control.

Jun 30, 2011 Stevensville, MD N2888R Incident substantial A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
Jun 30, 2011 Page, AZ N80293 Incident substantial The pilot's decision to take off with a gusty quartering tailwind.
Jun 29, 2011 Thornton, CO N2344C Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a microburst while operating at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control from which the pilot could …

The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a microburst while operating at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control from which the pilot could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning for the forecasted severe weather conditions.

Jun 29, 2011 Burlington, WI N2332V Serious (1) substantial The improper installation of the fuel selector indicator handle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Jun 28, 2011 Estelline, SD N1588M Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons because the pilot did not recall the accident.
Jun 28, 2011 Poughkeepsie, NY N61579 Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to impairment or incapacitation as a result of coronary artery disease in combination with atrial fibrillatio…

The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to impairment or incapacitation as a result of coronary artery disease in combination with atrial fibrillation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to report his paroxysmal atrial fibrillation to the Federal Aviation Administration, which would have required follow-up testing that would likely have detected his undiagnosed coronary artery disease.

Jun 27, 2011 Price, UT N674SP Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude outside of the takeoff performance envelope of the aircraft along with using an aircra…

The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude outside of the takeoff performance envelope of the aircraft along with using an aircraft flap setting higher than the manufacture's recommended setting for takeoff.

Jun 27, 2011 Beluga Lake, AK N66286 Fatal (1) substantial The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Jun 27, 2011 Holly Springs, MS N759ZS Minor substantial
The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during tak…

The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during takeoff initial climb.

Jun 26, 2011 Olympia, WA N5366J Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
Jun 26, 2011 Winter Haven, FL N18735 Minor substantial The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain control during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
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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