Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2023 | Panama City, PM | N76MD | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 21, 2023 | McCarthy, AK | N91393 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control after touchdown which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Blairstown, NJ | N739MK | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s improper control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempt…The student pilot’s improper control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around. |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Woodland, WA | N6266K | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Barataria, LA | N61919 | Incident | substantial | A recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat. |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Dinslaken, GE | D-EDJL | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 16, 2023 | San Diego, CA | N1400 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate flight and fuel planning and his decisio…A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate flight and fuel planning and his decision to fly in night instrument meteorological conditions despite his lack of recent instrument flight. |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Provo, UT | N3971L | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a chandelle maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and descent into…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a chandelle maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to maneuver into a canyon and rising terrain for unknown reasons and his inadequate performance planning. |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Licab Zaragosa, RP | RP-C8840 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Hayden, ID | N86H | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a loss of control a…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent stall during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance performed by unknown personnel, which resulted in a partial loss of throttle control of the left engine. |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Frederick, MD | N9515X | Incident | substantial |
A failure of a hydraulic filter, which preluded normal extension of the landing gear. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to confirm that he landing g…A failure of a hydraulic filter, which preluded normal extension of the landing gear. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to confirm that he landing gear was extended before landing, which resulted in a gear up landing. |
| Nov 11, 2023 | Lake City, FL | N977SM | Incident | substantial | A landing gear collapse following an aborted takeoff due to degraded climb performance for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Ponte de Sor, PO | D-ERIT | Fatal (2) | unk | Investigation pending |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Orlando, FL | N91PF | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Sunshine Coast, AS | VH-VPY | Fatal (3) | unk | Investigation pending |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Pembroke Pines, FL | N140FS | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of airplane control and descent into terrain due to spatial disorientation during a solo night cross country flight. Contributing to …The pilot’s loss of airplane control and descent into terrain due to spatial disorientation during a solo night cross country flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-reported fatigue. |
| Oct 29, 2023 | Rio Branco, OF | PT-MEE | Fatal (12) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 28, 2023 | Paris, OF | F-HMSG | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Oct 28, 2023 | Williamston, NC | N19YM | Serious (2) | substantial | Loss of directional control to avoid a deer during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a culvert. |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Orangeville, UT | N915DV | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's controlled flight into mountainous terrain for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Long Beach, CA | N24CV | Incident | — |
The local controller’s poor judgment in prioritization of their ground traffic ahead of their airborne traffic, that became a distraction and led to a…The local controller’s poor judgment in prioritization of their ground traffic ahead of their airborne traffic, that became a distraction and led to a loss of situational awareness resulting in a near midair collision. Contributing to the incident was the controller in charge’s ineffective oversight. |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Atlanta, GA | N7981E | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to relinquish the flight controls as directed by the flight instruc…The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to relinquish the flight controls as directed by the flight instructor, resulting in a loss of control and nose over. |
| Oct 21, 2023 | Richmond, VA | N7716G | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to a restriction of fuel flow as a result of a fractured float bracket in the carburetor. |
| Oct 21, 2023 | Orangeburg, SC | N7607T | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fuel truck while taxiing. Also contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate m…The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fuel truck while taxiing. Also contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the student pilot. |
| Oct 20, 2023 | The Dalles, OR | N6308Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s encounter with severe turbulence at night which resulted in an extended downwind and collision with wires during the base turn. |