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
Jun 23, 2023 Marana, AZ N84385 Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 22, 2023 Vereda Puerto, OF HK1971 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 21, 2023 Idaho Falls, ID N3531Y Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind.
Jun 21, 2023 Mesquite, TX N9354B Incident substantial The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to corroded brake caliper pins.
Jun 21, 2023 Osceola, IA N3127C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during a crosswind landing.
Jun 20, 2023 Derby, AS VH-DAW Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 19, 2023 Talkeetna, AK N9214C Incident substantial A loss of directional control, while landing, due to a flat main landing gear tire.
Jun 17, 2023 San Angelo, TX N7509X Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power due to loose bolts holding the carburetor throttle body to the fuel bowl.
Jun 17, 2023 Big Bear City, CA N62TX Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
Jun 16, 2023 Elko, NV N8223A Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during takeoff.
Jun 16, 2023 Naha, JA JA5309 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 10, 2023 Olivehurst, CA N4761A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Jun 10, 2023 Agness, OR N1778C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and decision to touch down on the surface of the water, resulting in a nose over.
Jun 08, 2023 Stevens Point, WI N223WH Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway.
Jun 08, 2023 Bend, OR N340SW Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the fuel station, resulting in a ground collision and fire.
Jun 07, 2023 Wishram, WA N7155F Incident substantial The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Jun 06, 2023 Harlingen, TX N91157 Incident substantial
The improper installation of the throttle control arm to the throttle control cable attachment end, which resulted in a failure of the control arm and…

The improper installation of the throttle control arm to the throttle control cable attachment end, which resulted in a failure of the control arm and a loss of engine power in flight.
Jun 05, 2023 Santa Monica, CA N819KS Incident substantial
A failure of the nose wheel upper torque link bolt, which resulted in a loss of steering control. Contributing to the accident were maintenance person…

A failure of the nose wheel upper torque link bolt, which resulted in a loss of steering control. Contributing to the accident were maintenance personnel’s failure to inspect and replace the fractured bolt and the pilot’s oversight of the bolt during his preflight inspection.
Jun 03, 2023 Prescott, AZ N249K Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was his delayed decision to initiate a go-aro…

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was his delayed decision to initiate a go-around.
May 30, 2023 Tacoma, WA N9574X Incident substantial
A fatigue failure of the left main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the pilot from lowering…

A fatigue failure of the left main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the pilot from lowering the landing gear to the fully extended position and maintaining directional control after landing.
May 30, 2023 Miami, FL N2447B Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in substantial damage the airplane’s fuselage.
May 29, 2023 Santa Teresa, NM N1126D Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during landing.
May 28, 2023 Enterprise, UT N5089 Incident substantial The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude during an initial climbout in mountainous terrain after encountering a suspected downdraft.
May 28, 2023 Aldermaston, OF G-ARMN Incident unk Investigation pending
May 27, 2023 Minden, NV N180MK Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind.
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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