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
Jul 19, 2022 Gödöllo, HU HA-BIF Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 2022 Lawrenceville, GA N62405 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
Jul 17, 2022 Hanson, MA N5859E Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and partial loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pil…

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and partial loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to depart and land with a known mechanical deficiency with the nose landing gear.
Jul 15, 2022 Monticello, NY N6195R Incident destroyed
Maintenance personnel’s improper torque of the engine through-bolts during maintenance, which resulted in a bearing shift, oil starvation, and a total…

Maintenance personnel’s improper torque of the engine through-bolts during maintenance, which resulted in a bearing shift, oil starvation, and a total loss of engine power.
Jul 15, 2022 Tuscaloosa, AL N3301J Incident substantial
The student pilot’s inadvertent use of the fuel mixture knob instead of the carburetor heat knob, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent l…

The student pilot’s inadvertent use of the fuel mixture knob instead of the carburetor heat knob, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.
Jul 14, 2022 San Martin, CA N9802E Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jul 14, 2022 Kendleton, TX XB-RXC Incident substantial The pilot’s improper in-flight planning and fuel management that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jul 14, 2022 Monongahela, PA N5GY Incident substantial The malfunction of the braking system fluid line, which resulted in an overrun of the runway.
Jul 12, 2022 Hillsboro, OH N49189 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jul 08, 2022 Portland, OR N90558 Incident substantial The pilot under instruction’s improper landing flare, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Jul 08, 2022 Friend, NE N5177H Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to a stuck valve.
Jul 07, 2022 Stanley, ID N6353U Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to provide adequate braking during a tailwind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jul 06, 2022 McGrath, AK N8754X Incident substantial A nose landing gear collapse during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Jul 04, 2022 Petaluma, CA N8414S Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in gusting wind conditions.
Jun 28, 2022 San Carlos, CA N2056V Incident substantial The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jun 27, 2022 Prescott, AZ N2809N Incident substantial The pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional during the takeoff ground roll and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.
Jun 26, 2022 Cleveland, MS N97789 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage.
Jun 26, 2022 Elfin Cove, AK N265KP Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s momentary distraction from conflicting boat traffic.
Jun 24, 2022 Santa Barbara, CA N738JZ Incident substantial A failure of the right main landing gear actuator pressure line O-ring, which resulted in a gear-up landing on the runway.
Jun 24, 2022 Bielsko Biala, PL OK-ROY Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 22, 2022 Benevides, BR PT-ILH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 21, 2022 Eden Prairie, MN N6346P Incident substantial The student pilot not maintaining directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 19, 2022 OWENSBORO, KY N35491 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.
Jun 19, 2022 Fargo, ND N5256S Incident substantial The flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the pilot flying, which resulted in a nose-wheel first hard landing.
Jun 19, 2022 Monongahela, PA N1996G Incident substantial Loss of braking authority due to a loosened brake line fitting for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a runway overrun.
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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