Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Barrancabermeja, OF | HK-2465G | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Barwon Heads Geelong, AS | VH-UMV | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Bandera, WA | N734LJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to land at a closed water-soaked grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Pueblo, CO | N9597X | Incident | substantial |
The fatigue failure of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the pilot from lower…The fatigue failure of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the pilot from lowering the landing gear to the fully extended position. |
| Oct 16, 2023 | Pacencia-Yacma, BH | V3-HIN | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 15, 2023 | Monêtier-Allemont, FR | F-HSLE | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Patterson, LA | N880A | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a…The pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff. |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Boise, ID | N682JS | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in impact with a fence. |
| Oct 09, 2023 | Duxford, UK | N2366D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 08, 2023 | Merriton, AS | VH-RSB | Fatal (2) | unk | Investigation pending |
| Oct 06, 2023 | Riesel, TX | N2444H | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Oct 04, 2023 | Venice, OF | OK-TKN | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 02, 2023 | Hayward, CA | N121CB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s sudden incapacitation from effects of a previously undiagnosed underlying heart disease, which resulted in his loss of control of the airp…The pilot’s sudden incapacitation from effects of a previously undiagnosed underlying heart disease, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Oct 02, 2023 | Arlington, TX | N397ES | Minor | substantial |
A reported loss of engine power during the landing approach due to undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a fence…A reported loss of engine power during the landing approach due to undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a fence. |
| Oct 02, 2023 | Campo Grande, OF | PR-XIC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 2023 | Olathe, KS | N357HT | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Oct 01, 2023 | Lake Placid, NY | N545PZ | Fatal (2) | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weight and balance planning…A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weight and balance planning and his aggressive low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Towanda, PA | N747UC | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Port Clinton, OH | N34PL | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to detect and avoid unmarked powerline(s) while attempting to take off from a river. |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Gilford, NH | N6312G | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of control during visual flight rules flight in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributin…The pilot’s loss of control during visual flight rules flight in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s motivation to depart on the flight despite being made aware that conditions might be unsafe and his continuation of the flight as weather conditions deteriorated. |
| Sep 30, 2023 | UK, OF | D-EDDH | Fatal (1) | unk | Investigation pending |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Greensboro, GA | N9522L | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a light pole during taxi. |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Mashava, OF | Z-CAM | Fatal (5) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Redding, CA | N17274 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in a bounced landing and impact with the airport’s windsock. |