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
Feb 01, 2024 Denholm, CA C-FSSJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 30, 2024 Terrell, TX N8805Z Minor substantial The total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion.
Jan 27, 2024 Tripoli, LY 5A-DRK Minor minor Investigation pending
Jan 26, 2024 Buenos Aires, AR LV-FCV Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 24, 2024 Brownlow Hill, AS VH-CPQ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 23, 2024 Weston, FL N737VC Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 22, 2024 Paris, TN N3857Y Incident substantial The disruption of torque to the No 4 connecting rod journals, which resulted in a spun bearing and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Jan 21, 2024 Speck-Fehraltorf, OF HB-TDA Incident unk Investigation pending
Jan 19, 2024 Dulles, VA N1983X Incident minor Investigation pending
Jan 18, 2024 Grass Valley, CA N7250Q Incident substantial Loss of control during the landing roll due to a malfunctioning brake for undetermined reasons.
Jan 18, 2024 Featherville, ID N2975A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Jan 17, 2024 Quepos, CS TI-BHK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 15, 2024 Franklin, PA N7682U Serious (1) substantial The pilots’ inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jan 14, 2024 Mooresville, NC N512SP Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions.
Jan 14, 2024 Poolville, TX N252DL Fatal (3) destroyed Pilot incapacitation for undetermined reasons which resulted into controlled descent into terrain.
Jan 10, 2024 Hohenwald, TN N7UT Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine powe…

The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the outcome was her failure to attain a proper touchdown point during the subsequent diversionary landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Jan 08, 2024 Carson City, NV N421TP Incident substantial
Airport personnel’s failure to properly prioritize their response actions, including updating the airport’s automated weather observation system recor…

Airport personnel’s failure to properly prioritize their response actions, including updating the airport’s automated weather observation system recording in a timely manner to notify incoming pilots of a runway closure, which resulted in an airplane striking an immobilized airplane on the runway during landing at night. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s inadequate emergency response plan.

Jan 07, 2024 Valledupar, OF HK4983 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 07, 2024 Lizard Island, AS VH-NWJ Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 04, 2024 Middleton, WI N3477E Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Dec 30, 2023 Diyarbakir, OF TC-LLL Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 30, 2023 Buenos Aires, OF LV-GSL Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 30, 2023 Dorotea, OF HK1658G Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 23, 2023 Gulfport, MS N6PD Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around with a crosswind.
Dec 23, 2023 Kahului, HI N53725 Incident substantial
A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in the inability to maintain altitude in the traffic pattern. Co…

A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in the inability to maintain altitude in the traffic pattern. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.

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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