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
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.
Apr 03, 2022 Pearland, TX N5338V Incident substantial The flight instructor's failure to extend the landing gear and perform a before landing checklist.
Apr 02, 2022 Van Nuys, CA N3901L Incident
The student pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient distance behind a jet airplane which, resulted in his loss of airplane control due to the jet airpl…

The student pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient distance behind a jet airplane which, resulted in his loss of airplane control due to the jet airplane’s jet blast and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Mar 30, 2022 Lampasas, TX N4738B Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff from a perpendicular taxiway rather than the airport runway, which led to the airplane striking trees at the…

The pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff from a perpendicular taxiway rather than the airport runway, which led to the airplane striking trees at the end of the departure path.

Mar 29, 2022 McAllen, TX XB-CMU Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear due to distraction.
Mar 27, 2022 Sparta, TN N8431U Incident substantial
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly affix left main landing gear components, which led to the failure of the left main landing gear during the…

Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly affix left main landing gear components, which led to the failure of the left main landing gear during the accident flight.

Mar 24, 2022 Sevilla, SP D-CNOC Incident Investigation pending
Mar 22, 2022 Plains, TX N7199G Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi with a strong crosswind.
Mar 20, 2022 Talkeetna, AK N6332D Incident substantial The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Mar 18, 2022 Grapevine, TX N78SA Incident substantial
The failure of the pilot of the second aircraft to maintain a safe distance from the lead airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision…

The failure of the pilot of the second aircraft to maintain a safe distance from the lead airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.

Mar 17, 2022 BRAGANÇA PAULISTA - SP, OF PT-OYF Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 15, 2022 Moberly, MO N8585S Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing.
Mar 14, 2022 Lancaster, CA N94001 Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence dur…

A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence during landing.

Mar 10, 2022 McGrath, AK N3UR Incident substantial A failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank lower arm fork, bellcrank, pivot bolt, and trunnion bellcrank lug for undetermined reasons.
Mar 09, 2022 Tumeremo, OF YV-1618 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 07, 2022 San Carlos, CA N653ND Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.
Mar 07, 2022 Middle River, MD N22AU Incident substantial
And undetermined failure of the brake system. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilots to locate and operate the emergency brake con…

And undetermined failure of the brake system. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilots to locate and operate the emergency brake control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain and an object.

Mar 05, 2022 HAZARD, KY N767RT Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Mar 04, 2022 Pinckneyville, IL N99104 Incident substantial The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.
Mar 02, 2022 Desert Camp, CA N8814X Incident substantial The airplane’s loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Feb 28, 2022 Kokomo, IN N72831 Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to perform the takeoff on the soft, wet, turf runway, with the tailwheel equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.
Feb 28, 2022 Campbellton, TX N108RF Incident substantial
The pilot’s fuel mismanagement, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with trees during a forced…

The pilot’s fuel mismanagement, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with trees during a forced landing.

Feb 15, 2022 Concepción ( CLCP ), BL CP-3002 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 12, 2022 Paderborn, GE N16ED Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 11, 2022 New Bern, NC N2509N Incident substantial The loss of brake pressure on the left brake due to a failed O-ring seal.
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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