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
May 13, 2003 Somerville, TN N1748F Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged approach airspeed and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and collision with terrain.
May 13, 2003 Morris, AL N2970S Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a ground collision with terrain, and subsequent collapse of…

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a ground collision with terrain, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear.

May 10, 2003 Boise, ID N711BG Incident substantial
The landing gear extension was not performed by the pilot for landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure to perform the Before Landin…

The landing gear extension was not performed by the pilot for landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure to perform the Before Landing checklist and his unfamiliarity with the landing gear warning horn system.

May 09, 2003 Suffolk, VA N72942 Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude from the wheat field during the execution of a go-around.
May 06, 2003 Hatton, ND N182ND Incident substantial
Failure by the flight instructor to maintain clearance to the tree. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor an…

Failure by the flight instructor to maintain clearance to the tree. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor and the tree.

May 04, 2003 Washington Cour, OH N3591Y Incident substantial Failure of the nose gear assembly. A factor was the inadequate inspection by the pilot/mechanic.
May 01, 2003 Twentynine Palm, CA N1607D Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation and his failure to maintain aircraft control. The gusty wind condition was a contributing factor.
Apr 28, 2003 Clearwater, FL N8015G Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll resulting in the failure and separation of the right main landing gear, partia…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll resulting in the failure and separation of the right main landing gear, partial collapse of the nose landing gear, and substantial damage to the airplane.

Apr 28, 2003 Monticello, NY N1695R Incident substantial The pilot's premature raising of the flaps during the aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
Apr 27, 2003 South Ponotoc, MS N2371U Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain altitude and aircraft control during a low pass over a grass runway, which resulted in the airplane impacting the grou…

the pilot's failure to maintain altitude and aircraft control during a low pass over a grass runway, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ground.

Apr 27, 2003 Pasco, WA N180MK Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate remedial action when his aircraft began to veer during the landing roll, and his ultimate failure to maintain directional contr…

The pilot's inadequate remedial action when his aircraft began to veer during the landing roll, and his ultimate failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. Factors include the pilot's momentary diversion of his attention during the landing roll.

Apr 27, 2003 Stanley, ID N8690T Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power during descent. A factor contribut…

The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power during descent. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Apr 27, 2003 Burnham, PA N758XB Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Apr 27, 2003 Lantana, FL N51898 Incident substantial
the pilot's use of excessive airspeed and the improper touchdown point during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, a…

the pilot's use of excessive airspeed and the improper touchdown point during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with trees.

Apr 26, 2003 Colo. Springs, CO N6884E Incident substantial
the stuck open exhaust valve on the engine's number 2 cylinder, the pilot's improper preflight planning, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.…

the stuck open exhaust valve on the engine's number 2 cylinder, the pilot's improper preflight planning, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude flight maneuver performed, the low airspeed, the tailwind, the high density altitude, and the inadvertent stall.

Apr 26, 2003 Colo. Springs, CO N54202 Incident substantial
the student pilot's failure to obtain and maintain adequate altitude during the go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were the encountered …

the student pilot's failure to obtain and maintain adequate altitude during the go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were the encountered windshear, the student pilot's premature raising of the flaps, the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision, and the berm.

Apr 26, 2003 Scottsdale, AZ N9759B Incident substantial
The failure of a main landing gear axle bolt, and the subsequent separation of the right main landing gear wheel from the gear strut during the landin…

The failure of a main landing gear axle bolt, and the subsequent separation of the right main landing gear wheel from the gear strut during the landing roll, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear.

Apr 25, 2003 Marengo, IL N35291 Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind.
Apr 24, 2003 Newport, RI N4624F Incident substantial The pilot's inadvertent encounter with propeller blast.
Apr 23, 2003 Boulder City, NV N100UW Incident substantial
the airport committee members failure to repair or mark the faulty telephone junction box cover as a hazard. A factor in the accident was the inadequ…

the airport committee members failure to repair or mark the faulty telephone junction box cover as a hazard. A factor in the accident was the inadequate notification process of the airport and city personnel.

Apr 23, 2003 Three Rivers, MI N8082F Incident substantial The directional control not maintained by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience was a contributing factor.
Apr 22, 2003 Angwin, CA N7821K Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
Apr 19, 2003 Randolph, NY N118F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain/maintain proper runway alignment. A factor in the accident was the sun glare.
Apr 16, 2003 Blacksburg, VA N21520 Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 13, 2003 Olive Branch, MS N757AZ Incident substantial
The CFI's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the off position which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine powe…

The CFI's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the off position which resulted in fuel starvation 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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