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
Apr 01, 2011 Sanford, FL N6781X Incident substantial The failure of the nose landing gear due to inadequate servicing of the nose gear strut reservoir.
Apr 01, 2011 Vega Baja, PR N98FR Incident substantial The failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve resulting in a loss of engine power.
Apr 01, 2011 Palouse, WA N5851G Serious (1) substantial The pilot did not maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during a low-level aerial application maneuver.
Apr 01, 2011 San Antonio, TX N79286 Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind while landing in gusty wind conditions.
Apr 01, 2011 Columbia, SC C-FFIP Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Mar 31, 2011 Humnoke, AR N52605 Incident substantial The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Mar 31, 2011 Appleton, WI N73836 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
Mar 31, 2011 Republic, WA N7302A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Mar 30, 2011 Pikeville, KY N1914G Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's flight below the published minimum descent altitude in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and …

The pilot's flight below the published minimum descent altitude in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of nighttime cold medication at doses above therapeutic levels that may have resulted in impairment and posed a hazard to flight safety.

Mar 28, 2011 Canadian, TX N410VE Minor substantial The pilot’s continuation of the approach with excessive airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing and a loss of directional control.
Mar 26, 2011 Graham, TX N9961E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Mar 26, 2011 Hannawana Falls, NY N8830G Incident substantial The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Mar 24, 2011 Ashland, ME N724MT Fatal (1) substantial An inadvertent encounter with localized instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
Mar 24, 2011 Hot Springs, AR N70922 Fatal (2) substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Mar 23, 2011 Statesville, NC N32SF Minor substantial The certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees.
Mar 23, 2011 Aberdeen, SD N4057C Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswinds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Mar 21, 2011 Spanish Fork, UT N739DG Serious (1) substantial
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during landing. Contributing to the acc…

The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart with a high gusting wind.

Mar 20, 2011 Daggett, CA N50MC Fatal (3) substantial
The pilot's decision to conduct the flight into a region of reported moderate to severe turbulence and icing conditions, followed by a loss of airplan…

The pilot's decision to conduct the flight into a region of reported moderate to severe turbulence and icing conditions, followed by a loss of airplane control and an aerodynamic spin from which the pilot did not recover.

Mar 20, 2011 Maury City, TN N6555S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper glidepath during on off-airport landing.
Mar 20, 2011 Stockton, CA N9040T Minor substantial The pilot's failure to secure the airplane before pulling the propeller to start the engine.
Mar 20, 2011 Baraboo, WI N4178U Fatal (2) substantial
The student pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in…

The student pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a subsequent loss of airplane control.

Mar 19, 2011 Anoka, MN N269TH Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
Mar 19, 2011 Puyallup, WA N6169Z Minor substantial
The pilots’ activation of the fuel boost pump while preparing to land, which was contrary to checklist procedures and resulted in a loss of engine pow…

The pilots’ activation of the fuel boost pump while preparing to land, which was contrary to checklist procedures and resulted in a loss of engine power.

Mar 19, 2011 Garland, TX N714FS Minor substantial The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Mar 19, 2011 Aniak, AK N5182H Incident substantial The inadvertent contact with a rut in the snow while taxiing, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear.
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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