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
Sep 03, 2021 Salt Lake City, UT N827JS Incident substantial The airplane’s impact with birds during approach.
Sep 03, 2021 Fort Lauderdale, FL N65987 Incident substantial
The flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an attempted go around maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact…

The flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an attempted go around maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with the runway.

Sep 02, 2021 Enterprise, OR N3965S Incident substantial
The fatigue fracture of the nose gear upper torque link, which resulted in the separation of the torque link from the shock strut and a loss of direct…

The fatigue fracture of the nose gear upper torque link, which resulted in the separation of the torque link from the shock strut and a loss of directional control.

Sep 01, 2021 Dunseith, ND C-FMFT Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around with a strong gusting crosswind.
Aug 30, 2021 Vereda La Pollata, Villavicencio, OF HK1833 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 29, 2021 Wenatchee, WA N51547 Incident substantial The student pilot’s inadequate inflight navigation and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a collision with trees.
Aug 29, 2021 Timisoara, OF D-EABG Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 24, 2021 Stow, OH N95445 Incident substantial The airplane’s impact with a deer during a night landing.
Aug 23, 2021 Hayward, CA N737GL Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing.
Aug 19, 2021 New Braunfels, TX N55245 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
Aug 18, 2021 Louisville, KY N62LU Incident substantial A loss of directional on takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.
Aug 16, 2021 Fairbanks, AK N97HA Incident substantial
The pilot’s unexpected encounter with supercooled liquid droplets (SLD), which resulted in a loss of control due to ice accumulation. Contributing to …

The pilot’s unexpected encounter with supercooled liquid droplets (SLD), which resulted in a loss of control due to ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident were: (1) the pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum airspeed for flight in icing conditions, (2) the pilot’s failure to disconnect the autopilot every 10 minutes to check for ice buildup, (3) the overweight airplane, (4) the lack of an SLD forecast product for the state of Alaska, and (5) the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to require weight and balance documentation for each flight in Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 single-engine operations.

Aug 15, 2021 Albuquerque, NM N8029G Incident substantial
The failure of the nose gear hydraulic flex line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid which prevented the main landing gear from fully extendi…

The failure of the nose gear hydraulic flex line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid which prevented the main landing gear from fully extending and locking into place during landing.

Aug 15, 2021 Marbach, GE N450SC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 13, 2021 Greenville, IL N77365 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi which resulted in a ground loop.
Aug 13, 2021 Soldotna, AK N3467Y Incident substantial
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing touchdown an…

The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing touchdown and a left main landing gear collapse.

Aug 11, 2021 Wadsworth, OH N66748 Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat when the power loss occurred.
Aug 09, 2021 La Lumbrera, OF CC-KAA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 09, 2021 Reno, NV N5735R Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a forced landing and collision…

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.

Aug 09, 2021 Prestwick, UK G-DRAM Incident unk Investigation pending
Aug 07, 2021 Athol, ID N4110L Incident substantial The failure of the windshield during spin recovery for reasons that were not determined.
Aug 06, 2021 Miami, FL N5412D Incident substantial The failure of the flight instructor to maintain the proper rate of descent during the aborted takeoff.
Aug 03, 2021 Tucson, AZ N53350 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain a safe taxi distance from a large turbine-powered airplane, resulting in an encounter of the turbine-powered airplane'…

The pilot's failure to maintain a safe taxi distance from a large turbine-powered airplane, resulting in an encounter of the turbine-powered airplane's jet blast while taxiing.

Aug 03, 2021 Pozo Perdido, OF CC-CKT Incident Investigation pending
Aug 02, 2021 Somerville, NJ N52MM Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear up landing and substantial damage to the fuselage.
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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