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
Aug 20, 2010 Del Rio, TX N1289S Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude while making a visual approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway and subsequent collision wit…

The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude while making a visual approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway and subsequent collision with terrain.

Aug 19, 2010 Manson, WA N30559 Minor substantial
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot’s failure to ensure that a sufficient quantity of fuel was on board to complete the fligh…

A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot’s failure to ensure that a sufficient quantity of fuel was on board to complete the flight.

Aug 19, 2010 Bedford, PA N77RL Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to establish a proper climb gradient during a departure in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision wit…

The pilot's failure to establish a proper climb gradient during a departure in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.

Aug 19, 2010 Homer, AK N9815M Incident substantial The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in an off-airport emergency landing and subsequent nose over.
Aug 19, 2010 LaGrange, IN N6762X Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain altitude due to his distracted attention to a vibration of unknown origin.
Aug 18, 2010 Miami, FL N24870 Incident substantial The pilots' inadequate fuel planning, resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aug 18, 2010 Saint Maries, ID N8611Z Incident substantial A loss of aircraft control during takeoff due to an inadvertent collision with a deer that ran onto the runway.
Aug 18, 2010 Mosby, MT N1142U Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an en route climb.
Aug 15, 2010 USA N44WH Minor substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aug 14, 2010 West Liberty, KY N7023X Minor substantial
The pilot's premature turn toward trees during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's high gross weight and density altitu…

The pilot's premature turn toward trees during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's high gross weight and density altitude that precluded a normal takeoff and climb.

Aug 14, 2010 Key West, FL N2435X Serious (1) substantial
The non-instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation during night, over-water, low-ambient-light conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacti…

The non-instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation during night, over-water, low-ambient-light conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ocean.

Aug 14, 2010 McCall, ID N992WS Incident substantial
The pilot's delay in making the decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the condition of the takeoff surface, and the high den…

The pilot's delay in making the decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the condition of the takeoff surface, and the high density altitude.

Aug 14, 2010 Compton, CA N20872 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point that resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a wall.
Aug 13, 2010 Hillsboro, OR N6475X Minor substantial A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from unporting when the pilot entered into a slip during the turn to the final approach leg.
Aug 13, 2010 Put-in-Bay, OH N14AW Minor substantial A total loss of engine power while on final approach for undetermined reasons.
Aug 12, 2010 Canon, GA N3562Y Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 11, 2010 Orange, MA N21363 Fatal (2) substantial The pilots did not maintain control of the airplane during a flight in dark night conditions due to spatial disorientation.
Aug 11, 2010 Farmington, NM N4492 Incident substantial
Pre-existing damage of the through-bolt that attached the inboard end of the gear leg to the airframe hard-point, likely caused during maintenance on …

Pre-existing damage of the through-bolt that attached the inboard end of the gear leg to the airframe hard-point, likely caused during maintenance on the gear.

Aug 09, 2010 Salt Lake City, UT N179MM Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.
Aug 08, 2010 Livermore, CA N6165M Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during final approach, resulting in a hard landing.
Aug 08, 2010 San Jose, CA N64204 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 08, 2010 Chattanooga, TN N51745 Minor substantial The student pilot's improper execution of the go-around procedure.
Aug 06, 2010 Roche Harbor, WA N9730H Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to attain an adequate climb airspeed due to his use of flaps for takeoff, and his selection of a runway, which resulted in an uphi…

The pilot’s failure to attain an adequate climb airspeed due to his use of flaps for takeoff, and his selection of a runway, which resulted in an uphill, and possibly downwind, takeoff and subsequent collision with a known obstacle. Contributing to the accident was the operator's cockpit checklist that did not accurately reflect the manufacturer's takeoff procedures.

Aug 05, 2010 Arnos Vale, VC J8-SXY Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 04, 2010 Vici, OK N414TT Incident substantial The pilot's failure to ensure adequate runway remaining during landing.
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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