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
Mar 21, 2008 Peyton, CO N1386V Minor substantial The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
Mar 18, 2008 Mesa, AZ N19521 Minor substantial A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Mar 11, 2008 Richfield, UT N80318 Minor substantial The pilot's improper use of the flight controls and failure to maintain directional control.
Mar 11, 2008 White Mountain, AK N66036 Minor substantial The pilot’s inadvertent flight into flat light/whiteout conditions over snow-covered terrain.
Feb 23, 2008 Willcox, AZ N7337E Minor substantial
A loss of engine power while on final approach due to multiple grounding faults in the ignition system as a result of poor ignition system maintenance…

A loss of engine power while on final approach due to multiple grounding faults in the ignition system as a result of poor ignition system maintenance.

Jan 25, 2008 Beaver Marsh, OR N734KU Minor substantial The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to land on a snow covered runway without first determining the depth of the snow.
Jan 15, 2008 Bethel, AK N454SF Minor substantial
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were snow-covered terrain, blowing snow and flat lighting condit…

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were snow-covered terrain, blowing snow and flat lighting conditions.

Jan 05, 2008 Spotsylvania, VA N758FQ Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident wa…

The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to a cracked No. 4 top sparkplug insulator, resulting in pre-ignition/detonation and the failure of the No. 2 connecting rod cap due to evacuation of the oil supply.

Dec 26, 2007 Ocumare del Tuy, VE N761YL Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 01, 2007 Gaithersburg, MD N259ER Minor substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delay in …

The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the presence of trees in proximity to the side of the runway.

Nov 26, 2007 Miami, FL N4948P Minor substantial A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
Nov 17, 2007 Atwater, CA N3318E Minor substantial
The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the sign and …

The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the sign and the ditch.

Nov 13, 2007 Ocala, FL N120AB Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during landing.
Nov 12, 2007 Orlando, FL N9198C Minor substantial The pilot's loss of control on the water after landing, which resulted in the bow of the right float submerging , and a nose-over event.
Nov 11, 2007 Becker, MN N5248E Minor substantial
The pilot maintained excessive airspeed during the landing approach and failed to achieve a proper touchdown point. A factor associated with the acci…

The pilot maintained excessive airspeed during the landing approach and failed to achieve a proper touchdown point. A factor associated with the accident was the fence that the airplane contacted.

Nov 02, 2007 Boulder, CO N4635F Minor substantial
The pilot's misjudgment of altitude. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's intentional low airspeed, his failure to execute a go-aro…

The pilot's misjudgment of altitude. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's intentional low airspeed, his failure to execute a go-around, and the soft terrain.

Oct 10, 2007 Prescott, AZ N9897G Minor substantial The failure of maintenance personnel to detect fatigue cracks in the number 3 exhaust rocker arm, which lead to a partial loss of engine power.
Oct 07, 2007 Oxford, MS N5260J Minor substantial The pilots inadvertent stall during takeoff. A contributing factor was his failure to calculate the aircraft gross weight prior to the flight.
Oct 05, 2007 Clarksville, AR N22899 Minor substantial
Failure of the flight instructor to identify the lack of airplane performance in a timely manner and to reject the takeoff. An additional cause was t…

Failure of the flight instructor to identify the lack of airplane performance in a timely manner and to reject the takeoff. An additional cause was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the presence of the power lines off the end of the runway.

Oct 04, 2007 Calhan, CO N2263E Minor substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Sep 21, 2007 McGrath, AK N8030Z Minor substantial A separation of the engine connecting rod and engine cylinder due to the loss of a connecting rod nut that was stripped from the rod bolt.
Sep 20, 2007 Glenwood Spring, CO N97996 Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to go around when it became apparent that he could not land and stop the airplane on the remaining runway. Factors contributing t…

The pilot's failure to go around when it became apparent that he could not land and stop the airplane on the remaining runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the gusts.

Sep 14, 2007 Fort Bragg, CA N5344U Minor substantial The pilot's misjudged speed and distance, which resulted in a landing overrun of the runway.
Sep 11, 2007 Stockton, MO N12189 Minor substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, her subsequent loss of control of the airplane, and the inadvertent stall.
Sep 09, 2007 Columbia, SC N2353Y Minor substantial The loss of engine power as a result of the fuel mixture cable failure for undetermined reasons.
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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