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
Apr 16, 2010 Archer, FL N8112L Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering in the vicinity of an airport, which resulted in an aerod…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering in the vicinity of an airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.

Apr 15, 2010 Princeville, OR N6928G Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to ensure that the parking brake was set prior to hand-starting the engine.
Apr 11, 2010 Show Low, AZ N9527T Incident substantial
Inadequate clearance between a landing gear brake system line and airframe components, which precluded gear extension and resulted in an intentional g…

Inadequate clearance between a landing gear brake system line and airframe components, which precluded gear extension and resulted in an intentional gear-up landing.

Apr 11, 2010 Vigne, IT OE-DHA Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 10, 2010 Galena, ID N4296U Minor substantial The pilot's encounter with soft, snow-covered terrain while executing a precautionary landing.
Apr 09, 2010 Lawton, OK N12614 Serious (1) substantial
The private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall, and the failure of both pilots to initiate a go-around. Contribu…

The private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall, and the failure of both pilots to initiate a go-around. Contributing to the severity of both pilots' injuries was the lack of available shoulder harnesses.

Apr 07, 2010 Santo Domingo, EC HC-CHL Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 07, 2010 Columbia, CA N2629D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
Apr 07, 2010 Ponce, PR N6035 Incident substantial A loss of power to the right engine for undetermined reasons.
Apr 07, 2010 Waterproof, LA N66262 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to initiate a go-around when encountering the strong gusting winds.
Apr 07, 2010 Cooperstown, NY N4760X Minor substantial A partial loss of engine power during a simulated engine-out demonstration due to carburetor icing.
Apr 06, 2010 Eveleth, MN N9266B Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
Apr 04, 2010 Leavenworth, WA N3599P Incident substantial The failure of the number two cylinder exhaust and intake valves for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Apr 04, 2010 Winter Haven, FL N4655X Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing in gusting winds.
Apr 03, 2010 New Hudson, MI N222UN Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout with gusting winds.
Apr 03, 2010 West Milford, NJ N5528T Fatal (1) substantial The complete loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Apr 03, 2010 Montauck, NY N127S Minor substantial The pilot’s excessive airspeed on final approach and his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point.
Apr 03, 2010 Romney, WV N79234 Minor substantial The pilot's improper decision to land with a 20-knot tailwind and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Apr 03, 2010 Truckee, CA N4137C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to identify the snow-covered runway, which resulted in an off-runway landing and subsequent collision with a berm.
Apr 02, 2010 Hillsboro, OH N2190Y Fatal (1) destroyed Impact with the runway pavement for unknown reasons.
Apr 01, 2010 Wichita Falls, TX N3320U Incident substantial A fire of undetermined origin.
Mar 31, 2010 Ankeny, IA N883AV Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel monitoring.
Mar 30, 2010 Frederick, MD N52790 Minor substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons following a reported severe turbulence encounter.
Mar 30, 2010 Hamilton, TX N71229 Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static power line while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Mar 30, 2010 Sarasota, FL N21394 Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced 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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