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
Oct 03, 2010 Durango, CO N2593 Minor substantial
A total loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently moving the fuel selector to the OFF position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…

A total loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently moving the fuel selector to the OFF position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with this model accident airplane.

Oct 03, 2010 Avalon, CA N310XX Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's improper setting of the left engine fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation of the left engine immediately after takeoff. C…

The pilot's improper setting of the left engine fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation of the left engine immediately after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to try to depart ahead of developing weather, which resulted in his hastened departure procedures and likely led to his failure to recognize the incorrect fuel selector positioning.

Oct 03, 2010 Minto Flats, AK N2792C Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control.
Oct 02, 2010 Midland, TX N4666T Incident substantial
The private pilot’s loss of control during the landing roll and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a grou…

The private pilot’s loss of control during the landing roll and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.

Oct 02, 2010 Salem, OR N545DS Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Oct 02, 2010 Nazca, PE OB-1808 Fatal (6) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 02, 2010 Sparta, MI N759BJ Incident substantial An inadvertent collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
Oct 01, 2010 Wabash, IN N2140E Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the landing and certificated flight instructor's failure to execute a go-around.
Oct 01, 2010 Manteo, NC N262Y Minor substantial
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper airspeed and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in the airplane touching down too f…

The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper airspeed and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in the airplane touching down too fast on a short, wet runway and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the copilot's failure to adequately monitor the approach and call for a go around and the flight crew's lack of proper crew resource management.

Oct 01, 2010 North Pole, AK N3569L Incident substantial The overstress separation of the left nose wheel steering linkage rod end during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control.
Oct 01, 2010 St. Johns, MI N3051L Minor substantial The failure by the pilot to attain/maintain a climb rate for undetermined reasons during a go-around.
Sep 30, 2010 Bedfordshire, UK G-CJCC Incident Investigation pending
Sep 29, 2010 Deming, NM N9431B Serious (1) substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Sep 29, 2010 Oconomowoc, WI N7560X Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing the float-equipped airplane on a turf runway.
Sep 28, 2010 Great Falls, MT N455TB Incident substantial
The uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear during taxi due to the failure of the landing gear extension system to move the right main g…

The uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear during taxi due to the failure of the landing gear extension system to move the right main gear upper side link into the locked position for undetermined reasons.

Sep 28, 2010 Tulsa, OK N5145U Serious (1) destroyed
A shorted terminal lug on the landing gear hydraulic pump which resulted in a cabin fire. Contributing to the accident was the lack of clear installat…

A shorted terminal lug on the landing gear hydraulic pump which resulted in a cabin fire. Contributing to the accident was the lack of clear installation procedures for the hydraulic pump.

Sep 28, 2010 Belle Plaine, MN N9659Q Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control due to an encounter with soft terrain while landing.
Sep 28, 2010 Downers Grove, IL N2439W Incident substantial The pilot's improper airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun, and his delayed decision to execute a go-around.
Sep 26, 2010 Prescott, AZ N1558D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.
Sep 26, 2010 Sweetwater, TN N7915F Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological condit…

The pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.

Sep 26, 2010 Boerne Stage, TX N550JW Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended prior to landing, resulting in a landing on the partially extended landing gear.
Sep 25, 2010 Chatsworth, GA N84249 Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to…

The pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure aircraft records pertaining to engine modifications and fuel burn rates were available to flight crewmembers.

Sep 25, 2010 Franconia, NH N5295Y Incident substantial The pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a fence.
Sep 25, 2010 Point Lookout, MO N1131U Minor substantial
The pilot receiving instruction's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and execute a go-around and the CFI’s delayed remedial action, which re…

The pilot receiving instruction's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and execute a go-around and the CFI’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway overrun.

Sep 24, 2010 Tea, SD N5364H Incident substantial The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
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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