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
Feb 05, 2011 Itinga, BR PT-FFG Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 05, 2011 Bathurst Island, Australia, AS VH-XGX Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 03, 2011 Albuquerque, NM N5802C Incident substantial The failure of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons.
Feb 01, 2011 Eastsound, WA N2718R Serious (1) substantial
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the airplane prior to rotating the propeller by hand, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane and col…

The pilot’s failure to properly secure the airplane prior to rotating the propeller by hand, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane and collision with a building.
Jan 31, 2011 Novo Repartimento, BR PT-KAS Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 31, 2011 Glendora, CA N6922A Serious (1) substantial The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering in downdraft conditions over mountains.
Jan 30, 2011 Chesapeake, OH N55212 Minor substantial
The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat and failure to attain the proper touchdown poi…

The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat and failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during the precautionary landing.
Jan 30, 2011 Adrian, OR N3083Q Fatal (3) substantial The non-instrument-rated pilot did not maintain sufficient altitude to clear mountainous terrain while in cruise flight in the dark.
Jan 29, 2011 Meeker, CO N7199E Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing due to his improper seat position.
Jan 29, 2011 St. Petersburg, FL N6013J Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to turn the airplane onto a taxiway after landing.
Jan 28, 2011 Shreveport, LA N5929T Incident substantial The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing.
Jan 27, 2011 Isola Fossara, Perugia, IT I-AMCO Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 26, 2011 Helena, MT N9067M Incident substantial The certified flight instructor's loss of airplane control during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind.
Jan 26, 2011 Crestview, FL N5767J Incident substantial The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane during landing due to the failure of the right main tire.
Jan 25, 2011 Prescott, AZ N2229C Incident substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.
Jan 22, 2011 Stanwood, WA N142HF Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot did not confirm retraction of the landing gear before landing on water as a result of distraction. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…

The pilot did not confirm retraction of the landing gear before landing on water as a result of distraction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot coping with the death of a close family member in the days before the accident, which resulted in a self-reported disruption in the quality of sleep.
Jan 22, 2011 McKinney, TX N348ME Incident substantial The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Jan 21, 2011 Rio Branco, BR PR-RMI Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 21, 2011 Uljin Airport, KS HL1127 Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 19, 2011 Houston, TX N6187S Incident substantial The failure of the landing gear to fully extend and lock in the down position due to the inoperative electric pump motor.
Jan 18, 2011 North Myrtle Beach, SC N2100V Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed approach due to spatial disorientation.
Jan 17, 2011 Clarendon, TX N7262T Serious (1) substantial The pilot's failure to correctly set the altimeter, which resulted in his erroneous perception that the airplane was at a safe altitude.
Jan 15, 2011 Lebanon, TN N1946F Incident substantial The student pilot´s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion.
Jan 14, 2011 Fullerton, CA N1630C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jan 09, 2011 Lancaster, CA N1755H Incident substantial
The pilot did not maintain an appropriate descent profile during the approach. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not follow checklis…

The pilot did not maintain an appropriate descent profile during the approach. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not follow checklist procedures.
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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