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
May 16, 2010 Blue Hill, ME N733XD Incident substantial The flight instructor’s inability to maintain directional control while landing with gusting winds.
May 16, 2010 Duluth, MN N6545A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
May 15, 2010 Moab, UT N8379A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
May 14, 2010 Caldwell, ID N3142C Minor substantial A loss of directional control and runway excursion for undetermined reasons.
May 13, 2010 Corvallis, OR N66083 Incident substantial The pilot's improper use of the flight and engine controls, resulting in a bounced landing.
May 07, 2010 Borrego Springs, CA N663HP Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot suffered a sudden incapacitating event as a result of his severe cardiovascular disease.
May 06, 2010 Fort Pierce, FL N5312G Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
May 06, 2010 Yuma, AZ N756WN Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was…

The pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was glare from the rising sun.
May 03, 2010 Palo Alto, CA N796SP Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of cont…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of control during the takeoff roll.
May 03, 2010 Angwin, CA N91603 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
May 01, 2010 Parkersburg, WV N935FA Incident substantial The pilot's loss of aircraft control while landing with a gusting wind.
Apr 30, 2010 Hampton, VA N429FF Incident substantial
The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student’s decision to …

The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student’s decision to land with a tailwind.
Apr 30, 2010 Minden, NV N5765C Incident substantial A main landing gear collapse during the landing roll due to fatigue cracking and corrosion of the strut.
Apr 30, 2010 Tamuning, USA N733SN Serious (1) — The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the airplane’s propeller while hand-propping.
Apr 28, 2010 Cross City, FL N49007 Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition resulting in the loss of directional control while landing.
Apr 28, 2010 Fuquay-Varina, NC N110KM Incident substantial The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind resulting in an overrun.
Apr 28, 2010 North Las Vegas, NV N914JM Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions during taxi.
Apr 25, 2010 White Bear Lake, MN N3201A Incident substantial
The flight instructor's inadequate attempted recovery from a bounced landing and the student pilot's abrupt use of the brakes, which resulted in the a…

The flight instructor's inadequate attempted recovery from a bounced landing and the student pilot's abrupt use of the brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Apr 24, 2010 Poughkeepsie, NY N5371D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing rollout.
Apr 24, 2010 Wurtsboro, NY N51231 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Apr 19, 2010 Burbank, CA N4415R Incident — The improper separation procedures by air traffic control.
Apr 19, 2010 Fullerton, CA N6045C Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing flare and failure to maintain directional control on the ground.
Apr 18, 2010 Avon Park, FL N5499B Incident substantial
The operator's failure to correct known deficiencies with the carburetor, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent forced land…

The operator's failure to correct known deficiencies with the carburetor, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing by the pilot. Also causal was the operator's decision to rent the airplane in an unairworthy condition.
Apr 17, 2010 El Cajon, CA N5318B Minor substantial The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
Apr 17, 2010 Coldwater, KS N81772 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to compensate for gusting crosswinds resultuing in the loss of directional control while 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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