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
Apr 06, 2024 HUASNA, CA N8907B Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude maneuver, resulting in a loss of control.
Apr 05, 2024 Chandeluer Islands, LA N7896S Incident substantial The pilot’s improper decision to attempt a landing on rough water conditions, which resulted in an impact with the water.
Apr 04, 2024 Nordman, ID N5281D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 02, 2024 Balneario Laguna de Gómez, AR LV-BHM Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 30, 2024 Ben Wheeler, TX N3322U Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing in a gusting wind.
Mar 29, 2024 Tolima, OF HK2328 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 29, 2024 La Linea, OF CC-PFV Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 26, 2024 Grenchen, SZ HB-TDD Incident unk Investigation pending
Mar 25, 2024 San Saba, TX N498TB Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 24, 2024 Opelika, AL N863AU Minor substantial A partial loss of engine power due to a combination of fuel/oil contamination in the fuel injector assembly.
Mar 23, 2024 Lucas Do Rio Verde, BR PR-AGA Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 21, 2024 Chesapeake, VA N9269A Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion, and subsequent landing gear col…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion, and subsequent landing gear collapse.

Mar 18, 2024 Manuel Urbano, OF PT-JUN Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 18, 2024 Waramasen Indigenous Community, VE YV1164 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 14, 2024 Pembroke Pines, FL N6300Q Incident substantial An inflight collision with a bird while approaching the destination airport.
Mar 12, 2024 Lapeer, MI N1103H Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in a gusting crosswind condition.
Mar 10, 2024 Skwentna, AK N7741A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with trees.
Mar 09, 2024 Clay, KY N1703Q Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 09, 2024 Homestead, FL N5171H Minor substantial
A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of car…

A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.

Mar 08, 2024 Macas, OF HC-CBG Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 06, 2024 Guna, IN VT-CHP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 06, 2024 Belo Horizonte, OF PR-AAB Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 05, 2024 Wilson Airport, KE 5Y-NNJ Incident minor Investigation pending
Mar 05, 2024 Budaors, HU HA-BAE Incident Investigation pending
Mar 02, 2024 Paragould, AR N5350C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during 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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