Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| 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. |