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, 2024 Hooper, NE N988CP Incident substantial The solo student pilot’s unstable approach to the runway, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing
Jun 22, 2024 Schriever, LA N77143 Incident substantial The pilot’s inadvertent application of the toe brakes during the takeoff roll.
Jun 22, 2024 Torres, OF PT-DYF Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 22, 2024 Chamberlain Guard Station, ID N4722B Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a rodent hole and subsequent nose over.
Jun 21, 2024 Hernando, FL N734XT Incident substantial
The improper installation of a cylinder rocker stud by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced l…

The improper installation of a cylinder rocker stud by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.

Jun 20, 2024 Spa, Belgium, BE OO-SEX Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 20, 2024 Hernando, FL N72CM Incident substantial The pilot’s inadvertent throttle input during landing which resulted in a runway overrun.
Jun 19, 2024 Ruston, LA N8725U Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind.
Jun 18, 2024 Murphysboro, IL N5335G Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jun 17, 2024 Steamboat Springs, CO N245T Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin at low a…

The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude.

Jun 16, 2024 Eastham, MA N2710U Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane’s fuel quantity, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 16, 2024 Norfolk, UK G-MCLY Incident unk Investigation pending
Jun 16, 2024 Smithfield, NC N2257D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 16, 2024 Elizabeth City, NC N92970 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 13, 2024 Reno, NV N36RW Incident substantial
A loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial extension of the landing gear and subsequent landing gear collapse du…

A loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial extension of the landing gear and subsequent landing gear collapse during landing. Contributing to the accident was fuel starvation that resulted in a total loss of engine power.

Jun 13, 2024 Ada, OK N8483L Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a sign.
Jun 13, 2024 Nampa, ID N2768J Incident substantial Loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
Jun 12, 2024 Gainesville, TX N656MA Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 12, 2024 Monument Hills, CA N8WF Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 12, 2024 Painted Post, NY N5309G Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a ditch.

Jun 12, 2024 Elk River, ID N34903 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 11, 2024 Roll, AZ N3156V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 10, 2024 Haines Junction, OF C-GRSA Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 09, 2024 Kagoshima, JA JA061 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 08, 2024 Fairbanks, AK N8795Q Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
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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