Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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