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
May 14, 2022 Lancaster, NY N20459 Incident substantial
The student pilot’s excessive pitch during takeoff resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing was the student’s failure to re…

The student pilot’s excessive pitch during takeoff resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing was the student’s failure to relinquish the controls when ordered by the instructor.

May 12, 2022 Franklin, CA N23FG Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
May 12, 2022 Port Bolivar, TX N9380G Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper soft field takeoff pitch attitude during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with…

The pilot’s failure to attain a proper soft field takeoff pitch attitude during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a canal.

May 10, 2022 Traverse City, MI N184NW Incident substantial The failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque a fuel line “B” nut, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
May 02, 2022 Augsburg, GE D-EOYS Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 01, 2022 Toms River, NJ N737LY Incident substantial Loss of engine power due to the throttle linkage becoming disconnected in flight due to improper maintenance.
May 01, 2022 Trinidad, BL CP-1123 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 30, 2022 Hampton, GA N5704R Incident substantial
The student pilot’s application of excessive left brake during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. Th…

The student pilot’s application of excessive left brake during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action was a factor in the accident.

Apr 29, 2022 Portland, OR N20640 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a wet surface with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Apr 25, 2022 Redding, CA N9572W Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and remedial action which resulted in a bounced landing.
Apr 25, 2022 Eloy, AZ N3694U Incident substantial The unoccupied airplanes exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in a stall, subsequent inverted spin, and impact with terrain.
Apr 22, 2022 Westminster, MD N35571 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun.
Apr 21, 2022 Las Vegas, NV N182HH Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient clearance from the jet blast of a departing jet airplane.
Apr 19, 2022 Englewood, CO N711DA Incident substantial
The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot and the student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted…

The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot and the student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Apr 17, 2022 Boise, ID N2929D Incident substantial
The pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s dela…

The pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Apr 16, 2022 Pilot Station, AK N73503 Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

Apr 16, 2022 Phoenix, AZ N2837X Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Apr 15, 2022 Tuskegee, AL N9388X Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind wind conditions which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.
Apr 13, 2022 Selma, AL N7733Q Incident substantial
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly rig the rudder trim system after reinstallation and pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection after rec…

The failure of maintenance personnel to properly rig the rudder trim system after reinstallation and pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection after recent maintenance, which resulted in an inability to adequately maintain directional control during the flight.

Apr 12, 2022 Herzogenaurach, GE N414K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 10, 2022 Chugiak, AK N8020L Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
Apr 09, 2022 Hebbronville, TX N978C Incident substantial The pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of airplane control.
Apr 08, 2022 Tomball, TX N1141U Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control during landing, which led to a runway excursion and nose-over of the airplane.
Apr 08, 2022 Evansville, IN N1040F Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.
Apr 06, 2022 Waterville, ME N9440D Incident substantial The student pilot’s incorrect landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and nose landing gear collapse.
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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