Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 02, 2023 | Clewiston, FL | N1403R | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight ins…The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot. |
| Aug 01, 2023 | Long Beach, CA | N46393 | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s inattention during ground operations, which resulted in unintentional movement of the airplane and ground collision with anoth…The flight instructor’s inattention during ground operations, which resulted in unintentional movement of the airplane and ground collision with another airplane. |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Sherman, TX | N6837F | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Laconia, NH | N9855A | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane, which resulted in a ground-loop. |
| Jul 30, 2023 | Frejus (in water), FR | F-HKLA | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 30, 2023 | Ravensdale, WA | N195JL | Incident | substantial |
Partial loss of power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the siphoning of fuel from the left-wing fuel filler port due to wear…Partial loss of power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the siphoning of fuel from the left-wing fuel filler port due to wear on the fuel filler cap. |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Dune City, OR | N66165 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Friday Habor, WA | N185GG | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Chelan, WA | N300SS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over. |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Kohnan, JA | JA10AZ | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Greenwood, IN | N701DE | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Jul 09, 2023 | Cayo District, BH | N8473U | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jul 07, 2023 | Fremont Island, UT | N1664D | Incident | substantial | The pilot undergoing instruction’s excessive application of asymmetrical braking during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Jul 07, 2023 | Richmond, VA | N759HD | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s delay in performing a go-around after a likely encounter with low-level wind shear, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accid…The pilot’s delay in performing a go-around after a likely encounter with low-level wind shear, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to recognize the severity of the actual and forecasted weather near the airport and his continued approach to the airport with a thunderstorm and associated convective activity. |
| Jul 05, 2023 | Burlington, VT | N64AF | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. |
| Jul 05, 2023 | Grand Prairie, TX | N889SL | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the unexpected sudden wind shift. |
| Jul 04, 2023 | Esrum Sø, DA | LN-TEP | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jul 03, 2023 | Suffolk, VA | N716MM | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse. |
| Jul 02, 2023 | Kennesaw, GA | N734YD | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Novato, CA | N372AH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll for a touch and go, which resulted in a collision with ter…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll for a touch and go, which resulted in a collision with terrain. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Siloam Springs, AR | N739GU | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while on final approach to land. |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Alamogordo, NM | N7881N | Incident | substantial | Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Gualeguay, Entre Rios, AR | LV-JQA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 25, 2023 | Cedar Mountain, UT | N2358V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to depart with a high density altitude, which degraded the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in an impact with trees. |
| Jun 24, 2023 | Rockport, TX | N123SM | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the left engine starter adapter gear, which resulted in catastrophic damage to other engine components, and the subsequent loss of engi…The failure of the left engine starter adapter gear, which resulted in catastrophic damage to other engine components, and the subsequent loss of engine power. |