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
Jun 18, 2003 Melbourne, FL N53352 Incident substantial
The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain directional cont…

The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to execute a go-around.

Jun 18, 2003 Anahim Lake, CA N210VC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 17, 2003 LittleWhale Cay, BF N3748C Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 17, 2003 Soldier Bar, ID N7372Q Incident substantial
The overload failure of the nose landing gear assembly during the landing roll, due to an improper maintenance installation. A factor was the rough/u…

The overload failure of the nose landing gear assembly during the landing roll, due to an improper maintenance installation. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain condition.

Jun 17, 2003 Hornersville, MO N70403 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
Jun 16, 2003 Ogden, UT N9221C Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
Jun 16, 2003 Southern Pines, NC N3435F Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 15, 2003 Seattle, WA N9566L Incident substantial
The dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing factors were the crosswind …

The dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition and the flight instructor's lack of experience.

Jun 15, 2003 Lewistown, MT N4TD Incident substantial
Inadequate preflight planning/preparation prior to takeoff, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. An inadvertent s…

Inadequate preflight planning/preparation prior to takeoff, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. An inadvertent stall and rough terrain were factors.

Jun 14, 2003 Anoka, MN N2238E Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's lac…

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience, and the runway sign.

Jun 13, 2003 Tribune, KS N210MP Incident substantial
The in-flight separation of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp resulting in an in-flight fire and uncommanded landing gear extension. Also causal wa…

The in-flight separation of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp resulting in an in-flight fire and uncommanded landing gear extension. Also causal was the improper maintenance by unknown personnel.

Jun 12, 2003 Albuquerque, NM N7867N Incident substantial the student pilot's inadvertent encounter with the jet blast and the subsequent inability to maintain aircraft control.
Jun 12, 2003 Kent, WA N7568T Incident substantial
The failure of the flaps to operate properly for undetermined reasons during the initial climb and subsequent aborted takeoff. A factor was the colla…

The failure of the flaps to operate properly for undetermined reasons during the initial climb and subsequent aborted takeoff. A factor was the collapse of the main landing gear due to an inadequate amount of time for the gear extension process to be completed.

Jun 09, 2003 Telida, AK N710WS Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. A factor in the accident was a soft run…

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. A factor in the accident was a soft runway.

Jun 08, 2003 PRESCOTT, AZ N519ER Incident substantial
The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructo…

The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight in allowing the student to perform a solo flight with a strong, gusting crosswind near the factory demonstrated crosswind component limit. Factors to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions, and a lack of flight school standards pertaining to student pilot supervised solo flights in challenging weather conditions.

Jun 08, 2003 Culpeper, VA N92WA Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during takeoff.
Jun 08, 2003 Early, TX N78690 Incident substantial
The student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power while on approach to land, and subsequent off-air…

The student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power while on approach to land, and subsequent off-airport landing.

Jun 07, 2003 Glasgow, MT N2786L Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and the muddy, wet terrain at the landing site.
Jun 07, 2003 Newburyport, MA N7149Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
Jun 06, 2003 Warrenton, VA N736AT Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation the shifting wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident w…

The pilot's inadequate compensation the shifting wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the shifting wind conditions.

Jun 05, 2003 Grinnell, IA N5667C Incident substantial The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. Factors contributing to the accident were the wind gusts and crosswind conditions.
Jun 05, 2003 Middleton, ID N7238M Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to follow the checklist which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the uneven te…

The pilot's failure to follow the checklist which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain at the landing site.

Jun 03, 2003 Tallahassee, FL N2328F Incident substantial The arching of the battery electric wire which was chaffing against the main steel braided fuel hose resulting in fire in the engine compartment.
Jun 02, 2003 Owensville, MO N68778 Incident substantial The pilots delayed attempt to perform an aborted takeoff and subsequent overrun. Contributing factors to the accident were the fence and the ditch.
Jun 01, 2003 Clearwater, FL N9758G Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with t…

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with trees.

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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