Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2023 | Red Lake, MN | N46056 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate landing surface evaluation and failure to stop the airplane on the frozen lake, which resulted the airplane continuing into a c…The pilot’s inadequate landing surface evaluation and failure to stop the airplane on the frozen lake, which resulted the airplane continuing into a crack in the ice. |
| Dec 17, 2023 | Stephenville, TX | N4501E | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain. |
| Dec 17, 2023 | Independence, OR | N3992L | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with an obsta…The pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with an obstacle while landing. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Budapest, HU | HA-BHI | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Sapulpa, OK | N6789R | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto and subsequent damage to a lead for the right magneto. |
| Dec 12, 2023 | New Orleans, LA | N7067W | Incident | substantial | The improper maintenance of the main landing gear, which resulted in a collapse and overstress failure of the left main landing gear during landing. |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Kapolei, HI | N172CN | Incident | substantial | The first pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, in gusty crosswind conditions, in an environment favoring wake turbulence. |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Newport News, VA | N733QJ | Incident | substantial | An inflight collision with a bird during initial climb. |
| Dec 10, 2023 | Lajas, PR | N1707Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from bushes alongside the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeof…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from bushes alongside the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff. |
| Dec 08, 2023 | Mount Vernon, AL | N5952T | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at a low altitude over a river, and his failure to maintain clearance from the river while maneuvering. |
| Dec 08, 2023 | McGregor, TX | N146TJ | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the spring pin in the right propeller governor, which precluded the pilot from controlling the propeller pitch to maintain engine rpm, …The failure of the spring pin in the right propeller governor, which precluded the pilot from controlling the propeller pitch to maintain engine rpm, resulting in a loss of engine thrust, excessive drag, and the subsequent forced landing to a field. |
| Dec 08, 2023 | Miami, FL | N955PT | Incident | substantial |
The business jet flight crew’s failure to appropriately position their airplane to mitigate the impact of their extended duration, high-power engine r…The business jet flight crew’s failure to appropriately position their airplane to mitigate the impact of their extended duration, high-power engine run, and their failure to adequately communicate these factors to air traffic control, which resulted in the accident airplane encountering their jet blast while taxiing. |
| Dec 07, 2023 | Zephyrhills, FL | N906KS | Serious (2) | substantial | An aerodynamic stall from which the pilots did not recover while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern. |
| Dec 02, 2023 | Guayaibi, OF | ZP-BDN | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 02, 2023 | Big Bear, CA | N7LV | Serious (1) | substantial | A loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion. |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Ipiranga do Norte, OF | SCF-PP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Manitowoc, WI | N8880T | Minor | substantial | Maintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magnetos, which resulted in their accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power. |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Watsonville, CA | N6212F | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird while in the initial climb. |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Modesto, CA | N9991N | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Quebec, CA | C-FZHI | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Cameron Park, CA | N170HT | Minor | substantial |
A failure of the right brake master cylinder piston due to a faulty return spring, which resulted in a seized right main landing gear brake and a runw…A failure of the right brake master cylinder piston due to a faulty return spring, which resulted in a seized right main landing gear brake and a runway excursion |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Las Cruces, NM | N5495K | Incident | substantial | An encounter with a downdraft during an approach to land, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Vera Cruz, OF | PT-OOB | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Casa Grande, AZ | N2428R | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power during landing for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Council Bluffs, IA | N475CW | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird during decent. |