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
Nov 01, 2010 Branscomb, CA N3542V Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing roll on an unimproved airstrip.
Oct 29, 2010 Robstown, TX N3383D Incident substantial The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Oct 28, 2010 Bedford, KY N33224 Incident substantial The mechanic's failure to properly secure a fuel line when it was reinstalled during an engine inspection.
Oct 28, 2010 Aiken, SC N6655X Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's inadequate weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, whic…

The pilot's inadequate weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper use of in-cockpit next generation radar imagery for short-range weather avoidance.

Oct 28, 2010 Tampa, FL N612CB Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a short-field takeoff.
Oct 25, 2010 Presidio, TX N200WT Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
Oct 25, 2010 Morton, WA N68718 Fatal (3) substantial
The pilot’s failure to arrest the excessive rate of turn into the failed engine, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrai…

The pilot’s failure to arrest the excessive rate of turn into the failed engine, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Oct 23, 2010 Camp Verde, AZ N630PL Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the correct touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Oct 22, 2010 Fort Thomas, AZ N5011X Incident substantial The airplane's encounter with a dust devil during landing rollout, which resulted in the pilot not being able to maintain directional control.
Oct 20, 2010 Medellin, CO HK2933 Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 19, 2010 Wells, NV C-GEMO Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
Oct 19, 2010 Mancelona, MI N808HC Incident substantial A loss of engine power in flight due to the failure of the engine's No. 5 piston.
Oct 18, 2010 Durham Downs, Australia, AS VH-VSK Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 17, 2010 Summner, ME N2576K Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing.
Oct 15, 2010 Malaga, CO HK4631 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 15, 2010 Henderson, TX N3057Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Oct 11, 2010 Portland, OR N738GN Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine p…

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Oct 11, 2010 Falls Village, CT N89603 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
Oct 10, 2010 Farmington, NM N9277C Incident substantial The failure of the pilot and the flight instructor to maintain directional control of the airplane during a training maneuver.
Oct 10, 2010 Boynton Beach, FL N423FT Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Oct 08, 2010 Panguitch, UT N8437A Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's decision to conduct a low-level flight into a canyon in windy conditions at a high density altitude, which resulted in a collision with tr…

The pilot's decision to conduct a low-level flight into a canyon in windy conditions at a high density altitude, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.

Oct 08, 2010 Humphrey, AR N8323T Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static wire while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Oct 06, 2010 Veracruz, MX XA-TKY Incident Investigation pending
Oct 05, 2010 Columbia, SC N21415 Minor substantial A total loss of engine power due to a loss of lubrication after the engine experienced a piston ring failure for undetermined reasons.
Oct 05, 2010 Nassau, BF C6NLH Fatal (9) substantial Investigation pending
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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