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 13, 2025 Williston, FL N345QA Incident Investigation pending
Sep 13, 2025 Victorville, CA N25WD Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 13, 2025 Omaha, NE N180BT Incident substantial The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane.
Sep 11, 2025 Montevideo, OF CX-CBJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 09, 2025 Seymour, IN N357CP Incident substantial The flight instructor’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of control.
Sep 09, 2025 Akron, OH N44475 Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the fight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the p…

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the fight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot.

Sep 06, 2025 Dallas, TX N560RT Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Sep 03, 2025 Alto Alegre, OF PS-SLM Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 03, 2025 Reno, NV N4603B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while transitioning from the landing roll to taxi, which resulted in a ground loop.
Sep 03, 2025 New Braunfels, TX N39HC Incident substantial A in-flight collision with a bird during the descent for landing.
Sep 01, 2025 Willow, AK N2996C Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 31, 2025 Lebanon, OH N628FN Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a sign.
Aug 30, 2025 Kanab, UT N71331 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 30, 2025 Farmingdale, NY N6185U Incident minor Investigation pending
Aug 30, 2025 Baldwin City, KS N89585 Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to continue the night landing without runway lights which resulted in the runway overrun.
Aug 28, 2025 Goliad, TX N8078L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 28, 2025 Ardmore, OK N5181A Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Aug 27, 2025 Everett, WA N1755D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions.
Aug 27, 2025 Barsaloi, KE 5Y-GMM Incident minor Investigation pending
Aug 26, 2025 Maryville, MO N1668T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 25, 2025 Knoxville, TN N4584C Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent ground l…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent ground loop.

Aug 24, 2025 Taylor, AZ N3151N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 23, 2025 Lakeview, OR N185GG Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.
Aug 23, 2025 Livermore Falls, ME N170JL Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 23, 2025 Fitchburg, MA N2589V Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
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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