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 21, 2002 Bumpass, VA N737TG Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the narrow runway width.
Sep 21, 2002 Boyne Falls, MI N784SA Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare during landing.
Sep 20, 2002 Lutz, FL N612CB Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a building.
Sep 18, 2002 Dodge Center, MN N2870S Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway.
Sep 18, 2002 Vail, AZ N2982U Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Sep 17, 2002 CIRCLE, AK N8515Q Incident substantial A partial separation of the nose wheel flange from the hub that resulted in a nose over during the landing roll.
Sep 17, 2002 Vincent, TX N9943G Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Sep 17, 2002 El Cajon, CA N5100B Incident substantial The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 16, 2002 San Diego, CA N3951D Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance to avoid jet exhaust due to his improperly planned approach and inadequate in-flight decision to pe…

the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance to avoid jet exhaust due to his improperly planned approach and inadequate in-flight decision to perform a long landing rollout, which placed the airplane in proximity to an area of observed high velocity jet exhaust.

Sep 16, 2002 Sturtevant, WI N54091 Incident substantial The proper touchdown point not attained and the approach speed not obtained/maintained by the pilot.
Sep 15, 2002 Ithaca, NY N23RL Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the wet runway.
Sep 15, 2002 CIRCLE, AK N207DG Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate wind evaluation during takeoff resulting in a downwind takeoff and subsequent overrun during an aborted takeoff. Factors in th…

The pilot's inadequate wind evaluation during takeoff resulting in a downwind takeoff and subsequent overrun during an aborted takeoff. Factors in the accident were a tailwind and the pilot's failure to verify the selected flap setting.

Sep 15, 2002 Atlanta, GA N73NR Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgment of speed/altitude and her failure to perform a go-around.
Sep 13, 2002 Dayton, OH N2916X Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall.
Sep 11, 2002 Tenakee Springs, AK N180TM Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in a nose over on takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was soft te…

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in a nose over on takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.

Sep 11, 2002 Mc Grath, AK N1987U Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated wit…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind condition.

Sep 10, 2002 Olivia, MN N9432J Incident substantial The fouled spark plugs and the terrain condition encountered during the aborted takeoff.
Sep 09, 2002 Dexter, MO N4919Q Incident substantial The fatigue fracture of the connecting rod, the recommended engine overhaul not performed by the company, and the low altitude flight.
Sep 08, 2002 Port Heiden, AK N4563B Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associate…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind.

Sep 07, 2002 Longmont, CO N4381V Incident substantial separation of the tail wheel cables, resulting in a loss of directional control.
Sep 06, 2002 Immokalee, FL N827SP Incident substantial
The student pilot's improper flare at touchdown resulted in a hard landing while performing an off-airport precautionary landing after the inadvertent…

The student pilot's improper flare at touchdown resulted in a hard landing while performing an off-airport precautionary landing after the inadvertent activation of the autopilot.

Sep 06, 2002 Tulsa, OK N94112 Incident substantial the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 05, 2002 Brooklyn Park, MN N48969 Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was t…

The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the power transmission line and the trees.

Sep 05, 2002 Kirbyville, TX N41CW Incident substantial
The pilot's physical impairment due to a previous head injury which resulted in his becoming disoriented. A contributing factor was the lack of suita…

The pilot's physical impairment due to a previous head injury which resulted in his becoming disoriented. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.

Sep 04, 2002 PILOT POINT, AK N9563H Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for P-factor, and his failure to abort the takeoff which resulted in a collision with trees during the takeoff ini…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for P-factor, and his failure to abort the takeoff which resulted in a collision with trees during the takeoff initial climb.

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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