Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03, 2023 | Wasilla, AK | N4464B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintained directional control and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a loss of control during ta…The pilot’s failure to maintained directional control and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff. |
| Apr 02, 2023 | Rand Airport, SF | ZS-III | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 01, 2023 | Wall Township, NJ | N85AV | Incident | substantial |
The pilots’ loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion. Also contributing was the fligh…The pilots’ loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion. Also contributing was the flight crew’s decision to land at an airport where there was a rapidly approaching severe thunderstorm. |
| Apr 01, 2023 | Santa Ana, CA | N1399U | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from a commercial airliner which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and subsequent lo…The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from a commercial airliner which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and subsequent loss of control resulting in impact with terrain. |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Gulf of Mexico, GM | N869AC | Incident | substantial | The separation of the left wing extension and winglet for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Mattituck, NY | N50133 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion. |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Oklahoma City, OK | N550DW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, runway excursion, and subsequent collision with a runway sign. Contribu…The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, runway excursion, and subsequent collision with a runway sign. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the airplane, the unstabilized approach, and inadequate crew resource management. |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Travelers Rest, SC | N13612 | Incident | substantial | Maintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magneto, which resulted in its accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power. |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Madrid, OF | EC-GVD | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Cincinnati, OH | N7772B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing was the mar…The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing was the marshaller’s improper marshalling techniques. |
| Mar 19, 2023 | Oklahoma City, OK | N9254A | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with wind gusts, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Minto, AK | N6266E | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Spanish Fork, UT | N2572V | Incident | substantial | The retraction of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 11, 2023 | Gimpo, KS | HL1113 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 11, 2023 | Lewiston, ID | N7010Q | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel ex…The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Van Nuys, CA | N73726 | Incident | substantial | The pilots failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Mar 07, 2023 | Miami, FL | N64535 | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to a lack of oil lubrication. |
| Mar 07, 2023 | Homer, AK | N9697Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain. |
| Mar 07, 2023 | Hillsboro, OR | N25233 | Incident | minor | The student pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane during taxi. |
| Mar 05, 2023 | Kinston, NC | N2527L | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s impact with two deer while performing a takeoff at night. |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Labelle, FL | N397ME | Incident | substantial | A malfunction of the airplane’s right main wheel brake, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion during landing. |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Princeton, MN | N208SP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the runway condition combined with a ri…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the runway condition combined with a right crosswind. |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Ephraim, UT | N84717 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare and loss of directional control. |
| Feb 19, 2023 | Moline, IL | N84688 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Feb 19, 2023 | Chatham, MA | N711PD | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear before touchdown. |