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
Oct 11, 2025 Plymouth, CT N2812N Incident substantial
The plot’s failure to account sufficiently for the decrease in the airplane’s takeoff performance due to the wet turf runway, which resulted in a coll…

The plot’s failure to account sufficiently for the decrease in the airplane’s takeoff performance due to the wet turf runway, which resulted in a collision with a log barrier and subsequent nose over after aborting the takeoff.

Oct 10, 2025 Phoenix, AZ N5806T Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.
Oct 09, 2025 Rafaela, OF LV-ASL Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 07, 2025 Petersburg, AK N80628 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 04, 2025 Lathrop, CA N103VK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 04, 2025 Smithfield, RI N1998X Incident substantial
Maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the elevator trim system, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the maintenance personnel and…

Maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the elevator trim system, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the maintenance personnel and pilot’s failure to perform adequate post maintenance/preflight inspections.

Oct 04, 2025 Venice, FL N423TA Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusty, quartering tailwind conditions.
Oct 03, 2025 Cottonville, IA N4609S Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 03, 2025 Bluffton, OH N64203 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Oct 01, 2025 Durup, DA OY-JEP Incident Investigation pending
Sep 29, 2025 Avalon, CA N2079G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 29, 2025 Punxsutawney, PA N6703A Incident substantial The airplane’s collision with a deer on a runway during landing roll.
Sep 27, 2025 Ilwaco, WA N186X Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Sep 27, 2025 Morgan, UT N9197C Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 27, 2025 Los Banos, CA N9410A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 26, 2025 Hayden, ID N7373A Incident substantial The student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.
Sep 23, 2025 Healy, AK N976E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 22, 2025 Yakataga, AK N4282F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 22, 2025 Anacortes, WA N6831A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 20, 2025 Blue Ridge, GA N1176R Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Sep 20, 2025 Seagoville, TX N2500Q Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Sep 19, 2025 Plymouth, MA N2383X Incident minor Investigation pending
Sep 18, 2025 Mayfield, KY N577RT Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 18, 2025 San Diego, CA N769XJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 13, 2025 Victorville, CA N25WD Incident substantial Investigation pending
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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