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
Jul 05, 2021 Blanco, TX N1393F Incident substantial The unexpected change in wind speed and direction during the landing which resulted a runway overrun.
Jul 04, 2021 Lander, WY N7802K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
Jul 04, 2021 Coeur D Alene, ID N9007T Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point due to excessive airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an object ne…

The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point due to excessive airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an object near the end of the runway.
Jul 04, 2021 Ogden, UT N9193T Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing at high speed, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jul 03, 2021 Hoonah, AK N1199Q Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jul 02, 2021 Fort Lauderdale, FL N4550Q Incident substantial
The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a fogged wind screen and sun glare, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision w…

The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a fogged wind screen and sun glare, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a taxiway sign.
Jul 01, 2021 Tyler, TX N42084 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach resulting in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runway excursion.
Jul 01, 2021 Carrollton, AL N561QL Incident substantial
The pilot’s incorrect preflight planning and poor in-flight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the damage was the inadvertent enc…

The pilot’s incorrect preflight planning and poor in-flight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the damage was the inadvertent encounter with a hole during the forced landing.
Jun 28, 2021 Dillingham, AK N8216J Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terr…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
Jun 26, 2021 Ririe, ID N3208Y Incident substantial The pilot’s encounter with a tailwind during takeoff roll, which resulted in an aborted takeoff, collision with a ditch and subsequent nose over.
Jun 25, 2021 Teuge, NL PH-FST Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 25, 2021 Mount Pocono, PA N5185U Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of aircraft control following a bounced landing.
Jun 23, 2021 Apple Valley, CA N881HP Incident substantial The pilot's distraction due to adjusting the radio while taxing at night, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.
Jun 20, 2021 Moose Creek Ranger Station, ID N79523 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced hard landing and subsequent nose over.
Jun 19, 2021 Portland, IN N310LC Incident substantial The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.
Jun 18, 2021 Bataypora, BR PR-ACK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 17, 2021 Bridgeport, TX N68851 Incident substantial
The pilot’s inaccurate estimate of the fuel level during his preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and a total …

The pilot’s inaccurate estimate of the fuel level during his preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and a total loss of engine power.
Jun 17, 2021 Clarksville, TN N35585 Incident substantial The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 13, 2021 Groton, CT N430EP Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.
Jun 12, 2021 Fields, OR N20406 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a highway, which resulted in an impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.
Jun 11, 2021 Yelm, WA N513WF Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Jun 11, 2021 Miles City, MT N2218B Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain.
Jun 10, 2021 Saint James, LA N365CP Incident substantial The in-flight fatigue failure of an air-conditioning system hose which resulted in a precautionary landing and impact with a road sign.
Jun 06, 2021 Chandalar Lake, AK N85DT Incident substantial The pilot’s over application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.
Jun 05, 2021 Warwick, NY N1899N Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
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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