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
Sep 04, 2010 DeLand, FL N23471 Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, wire strike, …

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, wire strike, and subsequent impact with the ground.

Sep 03, 2010 Craigmont, ID N9980J Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Sep 03, 2010 Fields, OR N2068Z Incident substantial
The pilot's misjudged landing flare, resulting in a bounced landing and loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inac…

The pilot's misjudged landing flare, resulting in a bounced landing and loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inaccurate perception of the airplane’s proximity to the ground as a result of the featureless white landing area.

Sep 02, 2010 Boone, IA N10128 Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing low-level banner towing operations with a gusting wind.
Aug 31, 2010 Houma, LA N210PR Minor substantial The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aug 31, 2010 Bugoiya, PP PA-TAA Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 30, 2010 Belgrade, MT N8957T Fatal (1) substantial
The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane co…

The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

Aug 29, 2010 Rockland, ME N2493N Incident destroyed The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aug 29, 2010 Pista El Limon, EC HC-BCF Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 29, 2010 Seneca, OR N1406Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a tree.
Aug 28, 2010 Bartlesville, OK N52071 Incident substantial The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff due to an improper flap setting.
Aug 28, 2010 Spanish Fork, UT N738MP Incident substantial The pilot did not extend the landing gear due to his impairment from alcohol.
Aug 28, 2010 Taisha, EC HC-BGA Serious (3) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 27, 2010 Clayton, GA N6075M Incident substantial The pilot's improper touchdown point while landing on the wet grass.
Aug 27, 2010 Aleknagik, AK N35851 Incident substantial A bird strike which penetrated the airplane's windscreen.
Aug 27, 2010 Edenton, NC N3351Y Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Aug 26, 2010 Ocean City, MD N16023 Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced downwind landing.
Aug 25, 2010 Frederick, MD N387AF Incident substantial Undetermined.
Aug 25, 2010 Cerro Azul, EC HC-AQK Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 24, 2010 Ojai, CA N3850D Minor substantial
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomali…

A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Aug 24, 2010 Gaylord, MI N6032G Minor substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aug 23, 2010 Grangeville, ID N29100 Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to fly with a known defective nosewheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose-over on landing after …

The pilot’s decision to fly with a known defective nosewheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose-over on landing after the assembly shifted out of alignment during the flight.

Aug 23, 2010 Calhan, CO N896H Fatal (2) substantial The pilots'failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.
Aug 22, 2010 Mammoth Lakes, CA N7807U Serious (4) substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an aerody…

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Aug 20, 2010 Hollywood, FL N93588 Incident substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
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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