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 08, 2024 Fairbanks, AK N8795Q Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
Jun 08, 2024 Telford, TN N3304R Serious (2) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.
Jun 07, 2024 King Salmon, AK N756CL Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition of the No. 1 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined.
Jun 05, 2024 Santa Ynez, CA N9567L Serious (1) substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin, with insufficient…

The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin, with insufficient altitude for recovery. The student pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin during a go-around.

Jun 05, 2024 Gypsum, CO N5755B Incident substantial
The failure of the flight instructor and the pilot to visually confirm the airplane’s fuel quantity during preflight, which resulted in a loss of engi…

The failure of the flight instructor and the pilot to visually confirm the airplane’s fuel quantity during preflight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and an off-airport forced landing in rough terrain.

Jun 03, 2024 Terryville, CT N78445 Minor substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jun 03, 2024 Bethel, AK N9651M Incident substantial The pilot’s improper short-field takeoff procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.
Jun 01, 2024 Soldotna, AK N91224 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to recognize and avoid an obstacle on the runway environment during takeoff roll. Contributing was flat light conditions.
Jun 01, 2024 Willow, AK N5789C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
Jun 01, 2024 San Juan, PR N6198K Serious (2) substantial A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 cylinder rocker shaft bosses from fatigue cracking.
May 31, 2024 Fayetteville, TN N8536G Incident substantial A collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.
May 30, 2024 Greensboro, NC N3687L Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.
May 29, 2024 Forest Lake, MN N177GW Incident substantial The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain aircraft control during the simulated forced landing.
May 28, 2024 McCall, ID N275DM Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty right crosswind.
May 28, 2024 Oscoda, MI N9206A Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a gusting crosswind that resulted in the airplane nosing over and impa…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a gusting crosswind that resulted in the airplane nosing over and impacting on the runway.

May 28, 2024 Maribor, OF S5-DMI Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 27, 2024 Citronelle, AL N658NV Serious (1) substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a fuel vent line that was clogged by an insect nest.
May 26, 2024 Pierson, FL N1254D Minor substantial
The flight instructor’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a runway excursion during landing…

The flight instructor’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a runway excursion during landing.

May 26, 2024 Bankstown, AS VH-MYW Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 25, 2024 Kerestinec, OF HA-TUB Fatal (1) unk Investigation pending
May 25, 2024 Butler, MO N29173 Serious (1) destroyed The jumper’s unintentional deployment of his emergency parachute and subsequent impact with the airplane’s horizontal stabilizer.
May 25, 2024 Tegucigalpa, OF HR-ABB Incident destroyed Investigation pending
May 22, 2024 Chandeleur Island, LA N751DW Incident substantial
A fatigue failure of the engine oil pressure line, which resulted in the loss of engine oil during the flight and subsequent damage to the nose landin…

A fatigue failure of the engine oil pressure line, which resulted in the loss of engine oil during the flight and subsequent damage to the nose landing gear support structure during the precautionary landing.

May 22, 2024 Vernal, UT N8580T Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 20, 2024 Midland, TX N600CG Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to take remed…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action.

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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