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
Nov 06, 2025 Suffolk, VA N1860V Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
Nov 05, 2025 Grantsburg, WI N9490H Incident substantial The collision with a white-tail deer during the landing in dark night visual conditions.
Nov 05, 2025 Brainerd, MN N9054C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extended to landing gear before landing.
Nov 04, 2025 Trinidad, OF CP-2719 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 03, 2025 San Andreas, CA N1303S Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the seat sliding aft and a subsequent loss of directional control.
Oct 30, 2025 Lakeview, AR N2040X Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 28, 2025 Diani, OF 5Y-CCA Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 28, 2025 Boca Raton, FL N825KS Incident substantial The low-wing pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with another airplane while taxiing.
Oct 27, 2025 Richfield, UT N49792 Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll.
Oct 25, 2025 Ilopango, OF N9417T Incident unk Investigation pending
Oct 23, 2025 St. Augustine, FL N95005 Minor substantial
The student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effectively control the airplane’s …

The student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effectively control the airplane’s pitch and a collision with trees at the end of the runway during initial climb.

Oct 18, 2025 Uljin, OF HL1172 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 18, 2025 Phoenix, AZ N4584N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 17, 2025 Morona Santiago, OF HC-BCV Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 16, 2025 Cynthiana, KY N159RJ Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 14, 2025 Tecpan, GT TG-DJE Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 13, 2025 Canon, GA N1882V Incident substantial The pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.
Oct 13, 2025 North Lauderdale, FL N1206U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 11, 2025 Sandersville, GA N4390L Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 11, 2025 Plymouth, CT N2812N Incident substantial
The plot’s failure to account sufficiently for the decrease in the airplane’s takeoff performance due to the wet turf runway, which resulted in a coll…

The plot’s failure to account sufficiently for the decrease in the airplane’s takeoff performance due to the wet turf runway, which resulted in a collision with a log barrier and subsequent nose over after aborting the takeoff.

Oct 10, 2025 Phoenix, AZ N5806T Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.
Oct 09, 2025 Imnaha, OR N249MD Minor substantial The pilot’s continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
Oct 09, 2025 Rafaela, OF LV-ASL Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 07, 2025 Petersburg, AK N80628 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 07, 2025 Miami, FL N433PT Minor substantial Investigation pending
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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