Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 04, 2023 | Venice, OF | OK-TKN | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 23, 2023 | Monacalieri, OF | I-FFSW | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Cross Keys, NJ | N2880S | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the banner pickup, which resulted in a low altitude aerodynamic stall/spin. |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Carson City, NV | N4432R | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing in gusting wind conditions. |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Los Lunas, NM | N2192C | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to secure the seat’s position in the seat rail, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose over. |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Gillette, WY | N3357T | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's decision to depart the high-density-altitude airport with the airplane at the maximum gross weight limit. |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Cortland, IL | N30632 | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel planning, that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing. |
| Jul 23, 2023 | Stow, MA | N7ET | Serious (3) | substantial | The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Jul 15, 2023 | Tuzla, RO | F-HGAZ | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Novosibirsk,, RS | RA-2018G | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Gunnison, CO | N3289S | Serious (4) | destroyed |
The pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area of unsuitable terrain which the airplane was unable to exit, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and s…The pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area of unsuitable terrain which the airplane was unable to exit, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Groote Eylandt, AS | VH-FTM | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 04, 2023 | Charlotte Amalie, CB | N7037E | Serious (1) | minor | An in-flight collision with a bird while entering the traffic pattern. |
| May 26, 2023 | Kingman, AZ | N94599 | Serious (1) | minor |
The failure of the passenger to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane’s propeller and the determination to let the passenger exit the …The failure of the passenger to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane’s propeller and the determination to let the passenger exit the airplane with the engine running. |
| May 24, 2023 | Tucson, AZ | N34713 | Serious (1) | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to restricted fuel flow resulting from foreign object debris in the fuel flow transducer. |
| May 11, 2023 | South Bethlehem, NY | N1596E | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s improper decision to attempt an intersection takeoff in a tailwind when the full runway in the opposite, headwind direction was available. |
| May 08, 2023 | Hernando, FL | N150VL | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during takeoff at night. |
| May 02, 2023 | Langley Regional, CA | C-GIDY | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Crestview, FL | N7542V | Serious (1) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to the loosening and separation of the No. 1 connecting rod cap nuts in flight, resulting in catastrophic internal …The total loss of engine power due to the loosening and separation of the No. 1 connecting rod cap nuts in flight, resulting in catastrophic internal engine damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s failure to comply with the engine manufacturer’s service instruction on engine overhaul intervals. |
| Mar 18, 2023 | Porto Nacional, TO, BR | PT-DGH | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 12, 2023 | Crosby, TX | N3238L | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed soft-field takeoff procedure, which prevented the pilot from achieving adequate airspeed and a proper climb rate resulting in a co…The pilot’s delayed soft-field takeoff procedure, which prevented the pilot from achieving adequate airspeed and a proper climb rate resulting in a collision with a moving train. |
| Jan 27, 2023 | Murrieta, CA | N4758C | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power during the turn from base to final for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not maint…A loss of engine power during the turn from base to final for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not maintain traffic pattern altitude, which resulted in the off-airport landing. |
| Jan 16, 2023 | Kualapuu, HI | N236KA | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude during a circling approach procedure in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted …The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude during a circling approach procedure in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain. |
| Jan 01, 2023 | Watsonville, CA | N7181A | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during a go around. |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Kahlotus, WA | N24227 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to check the fuel selector position before takeoff and his improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total…The pilot’s failure to check the fuel selector position before takeoff and his improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot’s loss of airplane control which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |