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
Feb 18, 2023 Montevideo, OF LV-ZZN Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 18, 2023 Venus, TX N6536G Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Feb 18, 2023 Buckhannon, WV N6597X Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with an inoperative fuel selector v…

A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with an inoperative fuel selector valve.

Feb 15, 2023 Keystone Heights, FL N2419V Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper decision to perform an impromptu off-airport landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, whic…

The pilot’s improper decision to perform an impromptu off-airport landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

Feb 14, 2023 Chugiak, AK N9572G Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in flat light conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a snow…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in flat light conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a snow berm.

Feb 10, 2023 Puente de Ixtla, MX N9634B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 05, 2023 Denton, TX N5442B Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
Feb 04, 2023 Montevideo, MN N1982Z Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Feb 03, 2023 Stann Creek, BH V3-HES Incident unk Investigation pending
Feb 02, 2023 Newtok, AK N9996M Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind on an ice-covered runway, resulting in a loss of control and subseq…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind on an ice-covered runway, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a snowbank. A factor was the check airman’s inadequate supervision.

Feb 01, 2023 Limon, CO N5163H Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Jan 31, 2023 Hayden, ID N9235B Incident substantial
The failure of the right main landing gearbox assembly due to fatigue cracking, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing rol…

The failure of the right main landing gearbox assembly due to fatigue cracking, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.

Jan 25, 2023 Eagle River, WI N73034 Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to takeoff from an unsuitable surface which resulted in collision with an object.
Jan 24, 2023 Honolulu, HI N145KA Incident
The airport’s continued use of taxiway Kilo, despite an identified risk of pilots repeatedly failing to stop at a hold short line prior to two interse…

The airport’s continued use of taxiway Kilo, despite an identified risk of pilots repeatedly failing to stop at a hold short line prior to two intersecting runways. Contributing were 1) the operator’s moving map display, which omitted a published restriction on the use of taxiway Kilo for widebody airplanes, 2) the Captain’s resulting inadvertent continuance through the hold-short line, and 3) the FAA’s delayed action to remediate the airport’s legacy design, which did not conform with current airport design standards. .

Jan 23, 2023 Mesa, AZ N9534A Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll out and the preexisting fatigue cracks in the left main landing gear leg, …

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll out and the preexisting fatigue cracks in the left main landing gear leg, which resulted in the leg’s premature overstress fracture during the ground loop.

Jan 21, 2023 Skull Valley, AZ N92570 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind.
Jan 20, 2023 Calexico, CA N95U Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind.
Jan 14, 2023 Las Animas, CO N9393H Incident substantial
The student pilot’s loss of control during approach for landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach and delay in ensuri…

The student pilot’s loss of control during approach for landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the approach and delay in ensuring a go-around was performed at the onset of a stall warning.

Jan 12, 2023 Agua Caliente Springs, CA N2875K Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Jan 05, 2023 Council Bluffs, IA N71494 Incident substantial The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
Jan 03, 2023 Yukon, OK N7769E Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jan 03, 2023 Atlantic Ocean, AO N824BC Incident substantial A fuel system malfunction for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines.
Jan 03, 2023 Opa-locka, FL N2354E Incident substantial
The flight instructor’s decision to taxi behind a large multi-engine airplane, which resulted in an encounter with propeller blast and a loss of airpl…

The flight instructor’s decision to taxi behind a large multi-engine airplane, which resulted in an encounter with propeller blast and a loss of airplane control on the ground.

Jan 02, 2023 Shoreham on the Sea, UK G-BLJO Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 01, 2023 Conway, AR N7003G Incident substantial The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper 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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