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
May 18, 2011 Kenai, AK N9951N Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.
May 17, 2011 Talkeetna, AK N125KT Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
May 17, 2011 Carbondale, IL N6238P Incident substantial The student pilot's relinquishing of the flight controls during the landing flare and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.
May 14, 2011 Breu Branco, BR PR-HSM Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
May 07, 2011 Grants Pass, OR N8287X Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 05, 2011 Farmersville, TX N46400 Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
May 04, 2011 Hollywood, FL N2434T Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing.
May 03, 2011 Fort Pierce, FL N5460K Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 03, 2011 Ocean City, NJ N6389E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
May 03, 2011 Stuart, FL N88EP Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 02, 2011 Truckee, CA N270CS Incident — Fatigue failure of the right flap extend cable during the landing approach.
Apr 30, 2011 East Hampton, NY N428LB Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Apr 30, 2011 Bend, OR N1679Z Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Apr 30, 2011 Suchez, GA N12839 Incident substantial The failure of the pilot to initiate a go-around and his excessive airspeed on the final landing approach.
Apr 28, 2011 Hot Springs, AR N2530S Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 28, 2011 Fort Worth, TX N411ES Minor substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Apr 28, 2011 Campbell River, CA N41X Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 27, 2011 Mesa, AZ N4072F Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
Apr 27, 2011 El Paso, TX N208TF Incident substantial The pilot's loss of control as result of the gusting wind.
Apr 24, 2011 Galax, VA N4920D Minor substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind while on approach for landing.
Apr 24, 2011 Lake Heron, NM N320AZ Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while conducting a flight at low altitude in instrument meteorological conditions.
Apr 24, 2011 College Place, WA N23295 Incident substantial
The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a t…

The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during final approach.
Apr 24, 2011 Stow, MA N304EB Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Apr 23, 2011 Colville, WA N8435T Incident substantial
The partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfu…

The partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Apr 23, 2011 Altavista, VA N3963Y Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in actual night in…

The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in actual night instrument conditions.
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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