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
May 19, 2024 Selma, AL N3268T Serious (1) substantial Insufficient lubrication of the engine’s internal components, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
May 18, 2024 Basseterre, OF N494GP Incident minor Investigation pending
May 18, 2024 Prescott, AZ N17304 Incident substantial
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing following an aborted takeoff which resulted in a runway excursion and impac…

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing following an aborted takeoff which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
May 17, 2024 San Luis Obispo, CA N1500D Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear and subsequent…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear and subsequent ground loop.
May 17, 2024 St. Augustine, FL N371RH Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare resulting in a hard, bounced landing.
May 16, 2024 Lakeport, CA N4448L Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 16, 2024 Godley, TX N1701Q Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 16, 2024 Daggett, CA N4769K Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 16, 2024 Macas, OF HCCIN Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
May 15, 2024 Sealy, TX N74887 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, that resulted in an impact with a tree and the ground.
May 13, 2024 Bonners Ferry, ID N3505L Minor substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusting wind conditions.
May 11, 2024 Chandler, AZ N428DW Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during taxi operations.
May 11, 2024 Sentvid pri Sticni, SI S5-DOT Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 10, 2024 Davis, OK N37TJ Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach which resulted in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runway overrun.
May 10, 2024 Three Forks, MT N2388X Incident substantial
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent no…

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
May 09, 2024 Big Bear, CA N2193C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a gusty crosswind.
May 08, 2024 Midland, TX N69PW Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with …

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of system knowledge regarding the operation of the flaps.
May 08, 2024 Anchorage, AK N65065 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
May 03, 2024 Windhoek City, OF V5-ASB Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
May 02, 2024 Halls Crossing, UT N50101 Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 02, 2024 West Chicago, IL N20095 Minor substantial The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an encounter with wind while holding short of the runway.
May 01, 2024 Westminster, MD N1377U Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a simulated loss of engine power approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the…

The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a simulated loss of engine power approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Also causal was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during the approach and subsequent aborted landing.
May 01, 2024 Belle Chasse, LA N2782L Incident substantial The inadequate landing flare by the flight instructor that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.
Apr 30, 2024 Novosibirsk, RS RA-2038G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 30, 2024 Scappoose, OR N1657D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll 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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