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
Jun 04, 2012 Coonabarabran, Australia, AS VH-CWQ Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 02, 2012 Pista Aérea, MX N92201 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 28, 2012 Wentworth, Australia, AS VH-WLF Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 28, 2012 Rotterdam, The Netherlands, NL PH-SKJ Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
May 26, 2012 St. George, UT N953SP Fatal (4) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aggressive pitch-up maneuver, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall shortly a…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aggressive pitch-up maneuver, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from alcohol consumption and an over-gross-weight airplane.

May 21, 2012 Boyd, TX N29112 Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s delayed initiation of a go-around and early retraction of the flaps during the maneuver, which resulted in a collision with trees.
May 19, 2012 Veronica, AR LV-GTF Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 13, 2012 Manabi Province, EC XB-MPL Fatal (2) substantial <br /><br />
May 11, 2012 Chanute, KS N9DM Fatal (4) substantial
The malfunction of the cabin heater, which resulted in an inflight fire and smoke in the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack o…

The malfunction of the cabin heater, which resulted in an inflight fire and smoke in the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of understanding concerning the status of the airplane's heater system following and earlier overheat event and risk of its continued use. Also contributing were the inadequate inspection criteria for the cabin heater.

May 05, 2012 Honesdale, PA N34539 Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot pitching the airplane to an excessive nose-up attitude during an aborted landing, which resulted in increased induced drag, diminished airsp…

The pilot pitching the airplane to an excessive nose-up attitude during an aborted landing, which resulted in increased induced drag, diminished airspeed, and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of a sedating antihistamine, which resulted in impaired mental and motor skills.

Apr 29, 2012 Bourke , Australia, AS VH-UWR Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 25, 2012 Blanding, UT N243W Fatal (3) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during low-level maneuvering flight. Contributing to the pilot’s death was the lack of a timely emerg…

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during low-level maneuvering flight. Contributing to the pilot’s death was the lack of a timely emergency rescue response due to the lack of effective emergency signal transmissions from both the airplane’s emergency locator transmitter and the personal locator device, which were both ejected from the wreckage.

Apr 20, 2012 Macapá, BR PR-CRR Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 19, 2012 USA N48DL Fatal (1) substantial Pilot incapacitation, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control and the airplane’s subsequent ocean impact.
Apr 12, 2012 Green River, WY N32EG Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stres…

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stress limits of the airplane and a subsequent in-flight structural failure.

Apr 06, 2012 Ludlow, CA N5201F Fatal (1) substantial
The in-flight loss of control due to the pilot’s impairment as a result of hypoxia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airp…

The in-flight loss of control due to the pilot’s impairment as a result of hypoxia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane above 12,500 feet without the aid of supplemental oxygen.

Mar 23, 2012 Longmont, CO N10468 Fatal (2) substantial The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a mid-air collision.
Mar 17, 2012 Barrancabermeja, CO HK1441G Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 15, 2012 Franklin, NC N7700T Fatal (5) substantial
The pilot's failure to achieve a stabilized approach, resulting in a nose-first, bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's activat…

The pilot's failure to achieve a stabilized approach, resulting in a nose-first, bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's activation of only one thrust reverser, resulting in asymmetrical thrust.

Mar 15, 2012 Goble, OR N18677 Fatal (2) substantial
The flight instructor's decision to continue flight into the area of reduced visibility and the pilots’ subsequent failure to maintain clearance from …

The flight instructor's decision to continue flight into the area of reduced visibility and the pilots’ subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hilly terrain while operating in an area of low ceilings, rain, and fog.

Mar 03, 2012 Miranda, VE YV105E Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 02, 2012 Querencia do Norte, BR PR-STO Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 01, 2012 Egelsbach, GE N288CX Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 01, 2012 Atlantic Ocean, AO N1338S Fatal (1) substantial Undetermined; the airplane and pilot are missing.
Feb 28, 2012 Manaus, BR PT-PTB Fatal (1) 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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