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
Jul 27, 2023 MAIDEN, NC N6194Q Minor substantial The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the landing approach and go-around, and his delayed remedial action.
Jul 27, 2023 Cortland, IL N30632 Serious (2) substantial The pilot’s improper fuel planning, that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.
Jul 26, 2023 Alexandria, OF C-GFFG Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 23, 2023 Houston, TX N17043 Fatal (1) substantial The student pilot’s loss of airplane control in dark night conditions.
Jul 23, 2023 Stow, MA N7ET Serious (3) substantial The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing, which resulted in a collision with trees.
Jul 22, 2023 Drásov, EZ OK-PAV Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 19, 2023 San Luis Gaceno, CO HK5138G Fatal (6) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 18, 2023 Santa Fe, NM N5251C Fatal (1) substantial
A total loss of left engine power as a result of improper installation of the aft-facing crankshaft counterweight retaining rings. Also causal was the…

A total loss of left engine power as a result of improper installation of the aft-facing crankshaft counterweight retaining rings. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the loss of left engine power, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb and subsequent loss of control.

Jul 18, 2023 Chelan, WA N300SS Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over.
Jul 17, 2023 Chrcynno, PL SP-WAW Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 17, 2023 Bradda Head, OF G-TOTN Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 16, 2023 Ferrara di Monte Baldo, OF D-EEMN Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 15, 2023 Tuzla, RO F-HGAZ Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 14, 2023 União da Vitória, OF PR-CDI Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 14, 2023 Kohnan, JA JA10AZ Incident minor Investigation pending
Jul 13, 2023 Novosibirsk,, RS RA-2018G Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 12, 2023 Elberton, GA N16071 Minor substantial
The pilot’s decision to take off with a known engine issue, which resulted in a partial loss of power on the initial climb due to the No. 1 cylinder’s…

The pilot’s decision to take off with a known engine issue, which resulted in a partial loss of power on the initial climb due to the No. 1 cylinder’s exhaust valve becoming stuck. Contributing to the outcome, was the pilot’s delay in aborting the takeoff.

Jul 12, 2023 Greenwood, IN N701DE Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Jul 10, 2023 Long Beach, CA N3307E Minor substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the subsequent go-around, which resulted in impact with a hangar.
Jul 09, 2023 San Rafael, CA N4922G Fatal (1) substantial
The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot’s failure to activate the carburetor heat in a timely manner during th…

The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot’s failure to activate the carburetor heat in a timely manner during the descent.

Jul 09, 2023 La Mesa, CA N1839R Minor substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jul 09, 2023 Cayo District, BH N8473U Incident minor Investigation pending
Jul 08, 2023 Murrieta, CA N819KR Fatal (6) destroyed
The flight crew’s decision to descend below the decision altitude of an instrument approach without having the appropriate runway visual reference(s) …

The flight crew’s decision to descend below the decision altitude of an instrument approach without having the appropriate runway visual reference(s) distinctively identified and with the visibility below the minimum that was prescribed for the approach, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

Jul 07, 2023 Richmond, VA N759HD Incident substantial
The pilot’s delay in performing a go-around after a likely encounter with low-level wind shear, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accid…

The pilot’s delay in performing a go-around after a likely encounter with low-level wind shear, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to recognize the severity of the actual and forecasted weather near the airport and his continued approach to the airport with a thunderstorm and associated convective activity.

Jul 07, 2023 Fremont Island, UT N1664D Incident substantial The pilot undergoing instruction’s excessive application of asymmetrical braking during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
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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