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
Sep 26, 2022 Superior, MT N12113 Incident substantial The pilot’s excessive airspeed during a landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.
Sep 26, 2022 Williston, ND N93330 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Sep 26, 2022 Augusta, GA N745EP Incident substantial
The failure of the nose landing gear to fully extend and lock into position for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in its collapse d…

The failure of the nose landing gear to fully extend and lock into position for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in its collapse during landing.

Sep 25, 2022 Lyman, WA N7471G Incident substantial The pilot’s delayed decision to exit the valley with rising terrain and failure to maintain clearance from trees.
Sep 22, 2022 Yao, OF JA3969 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 21, 2022 Ocean City, MD N9359C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind, resulting in the runway excursion and nose over.
Sep 20, 2022 Pasco, WA N528DV Incident destroyed
The failure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was extended before landing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach, an…

The failure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was extended before landing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach, and his configuration of the airplane that prevented activation of the landing gear not extended warning system on final approach.

Sep 19, 2022 Donji Proložac, HR 9A-BDM Incident unk Investigation pending
Sep 13, 2022 Chattanooga, TN N388TC Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to of carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.
Sep 12, 2022 Canby, MN N2122U Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the tailwheel cross tube and subsequent …

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the tailwheel cross tube and subsequent impact with the runway.

Sep 10, 2022 Oromomo, OF CP-2504 Incident unk Investigation pending
Sep 09, 2022 Buckland, AK N8019Z Incident substantial The installation of incompatible rocker arms and rocker arm bushings during an engine overhaul, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
Sep 07, 2022 Mesa, AZ N15TZ Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper decision to depart on the accident flight with a known hydraulic leak, resulting in an in-flight hydraulic system failure, and th…

The pilot’s improper decision to depart on the accident flight with a known hydraulic leak, resulting in an in-flight hydraulic system failure, and the pilot’s attempt to land during an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.

Sep 07, 2022 Salt Lake City, UT N48918 Incident substantial The airplane’s encounter with a microburst during initial climb that resulted in a loss of altitude and subsequent collision with a tree.
Sep 04, 2022 Blairstown, NJ N8942G Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to cross the taxiway at an unsuitable location.
Sep 03, 2022 Clearfield, PA N9619H Incident substantial A sudden partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
Aug 30, 2022 Tooele, UT N3094Q Incident substantial Loss of brake pressure to both sets of brakes during taxi due to failed brake caliper O-ring seals, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Aug 28, 2022 Olivet, MI N46202 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain a proper glidepath that resulted in a hard landing and impact with the runway.
Aug 27, 2022 Rexburg, ID N305SU Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll on a wet airstrip.
Aug 25, 2022 Kissimmee, FL N9968F Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nose landing gear impacting the runw…

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nose landing gear impacting the runway.

Aug 25, 2022 Georgetown, DE N5132C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was an inoperative landing gear warning horn.
Aug 24, 2022 Atoka, OK N2317G Incident substantial The pilot's failure to land the airplane within the desired touchdown zone, which resulted in a long landing and collision with a fence.
Aug 23, 2022 Egegik, AK N6455X Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a lake.
Aug 21, 2022 Malloca, SP EC-ETC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 20, 2022 Donnelly, ID N735DU Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from a wet grass runway which did not allow for adequate braking traction when the pilot aborted the takeoff,…

The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from a wet grass runway which did not allow for adequate braking traction when the pilot aborted the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.

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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