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
Oct 18, 2012 Yucca, AZ N20939 Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s failure to take corrective action to avoid terrain during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident exam…

The pilot’s failure to take corrective action to avoid terrain during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Oct 15, 2012 Simpson, LA N2126R Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering between areas of precipitation during a night cross-country flight.
Oct 06, 2012 Izmir, TU TC-CBI Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 30, 2012 Innsbruck, AU N738W Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 29, 2012 Fredericksburg, VA N66246 Fatal (2) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.
Sep 24, 2012 Roraima, BR PT-KSB Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 23, 2012 Atlantic Ocean, AO N8059X Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s suicidal act.
Sep 22, 2012 Land O'Lakes, FL N21750 Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s decision to continue the cross-country flight while fatigued, which resulted in him falling asleep during the initial descent for landing.
Sep 09, 2012 Macapá, BR PT-WYK Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 09, 2012 Acreúna Municipality, BR N1009F Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 07, 2012 Rome, IT I-EJRA Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 25, 2012 Moorefield, CA C-FNET Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 25, 2012 Agua Clara, BR PT-OKZ Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 11, 2012 Santa Monica, CA N41KA Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during a return to the airport following an unspecified emergency; the nature of the emergency could not be d…

The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during a return to the airport following an unspecified emergency; the nature of the emergency could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Aug 02, 2012 Santiago de Compostela, SP EC-IBA Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 02, 2012 Casanare, CO HK1477 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 26, 2012 Plainville, CT N64182 Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach in visual meteorological conditions, resulting in collision with a berm.
Jul 25, 2012 San Juan, PR N73115 Fatal (1) substantial
Maintenance personnel’s improper lubrication of the right direct aileron control cable and failure to detect the severe corrosion of the cable during …

Maintenance personnel’s improper lubrication of the right direct aileron control cable and failure to detect the severe corrosion of the cable during a maintenance inspection, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the cable, the pilot’s subsequent inability to maintain aircraft control, and the airplane’s impact with terrain.

Jul 21, 2012 Portreath, UK G-ROUP Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 11, 2012 Homer, AK N206VR Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a no…

The pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.

Jul 09, 2012 Sao Paulo, BR PT-OQR Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 26, 2012 Cascais, PO CS-AUR Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 23, 2012 Veneta, OR N5781A Fatal (4) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude to clear trees during the initial climb after takeoff.
Jun 21, 2012 Strasswalchen, AU OE-ATV Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 08, 2012 Atlantic Ocean, AO N8281S Fatal (1) substantial Undetermined (airplane and pilot missing).
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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