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
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.

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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