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
Mar 01, 2024 Warsaw, OF D-EKIQ Minor unk Investigation pending
Mar 01, 2024 Leesburg, VA N1057R Incident substantial An in-flight collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the airport traffic pattern.
Feb 28, 2024 Alexandria, LA N7770K Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting crosswind.
Feb 26, 2024 Casper, WY N739UE Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a crosswind.
Feb 26, 2024 Clarion, IA N35719 Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a crosswind with gusts.
Feb 24, 2024 Hampshire, OF G-BSZW Incident minor Investigation pending
Feb 22, 2024 Weippe, ID N6323B Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a precautionary landing on the soft surface and su…

The pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a precautionary landing on the soft surface and subsequent nose over.

Feb 21, 2024 Tapachula, MX N421RN Incident Investigation pending
Feb 20, 2024 Dunnellon, FL N8158F Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Feb 20, 2024 San Marcos, TX N6762A Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient clearance from a large multi-engine airplane during taxi operations.
Feb 20, 2024 Charleston, MS N14YY Serious (1) destroyed The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain aircraft control during an approach for landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.
Feb 17, 2024 Everett, WA N3538V Incident substantial The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Feb 17, 2024 Trapper Creek, AK N1258V Incident substantial
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; loss of a…

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; loss of airplane control; and impact with terrain.

Feb 17, 2024 Nassau, BF C6-JTJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 16, 2024 Pierson, FL N8257L Minor substantial The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Feb 16, 2024 Brookwood, AL N9160H Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s failure to see and avoid powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude.
Feb 13, 2024 Canaima, OF YV-1396 Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 11, 2024 Madera, CA N737LU Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Feb 11, 2024 Puerto Escondido, MX N80GE Fatal substantial Investigation pending
Feb 10, 2024 Goodyear, AZ N52436 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 05, 2024 Smyrna, TN N2150G Incident substantial An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.
Feb 05, 2024 Ilaga, ID PK-SNJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 05, 2024 Parkland, FL N3747J Incident substantial A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation to the main bearings for undetermined reasons.
Feb 04, 2024 Abingdon, VA N756ZW Incident substantial The pilot's failure to lower the airplane's landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact.
Feb 02, 2024 Hayward, WI N1887V Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of control during landing rollout.
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.
← Cessna For Sale All Cessna Models
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database · About our data
View 2 Cessna for sale ↓