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
Dec 18, 2010 Crowley, LA N8556T Fatal (3) substantial A loss of engine power due to the magneto failure for undetermined reasons.
Dec 05, 2010 Leverett, MA N9742Z Fatal (2) substantial A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from improper tightening of the cylinder hold-down nuts.
Dec 01, 2010 Linköping, SW SE-IGU Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 24, 2010 Velma, OK N4428Q Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. …

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relative inexperience in pipeline patrols.

Nov 18, 2010 Avon Park, FL N1309 Fatal (3) substantial The pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unexpected intense rain shower with severe turbulence at night.
Nov 14, 2010 Tucson, AZ N60858 Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control while on final approach due to undiagnosed cardiac disease, which caused a medical emergency and su…

The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control while on final approach due to undiagnosed cardiac disease, which caused a medical emergency and subsequent pilot incapacitation.

Oct 28, 2010 Aiken, SC N6655X Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's inadequate weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, whic…

The pilot's inadequate weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper use of in-cockpit next generation radar imagery for short-range weather avoidance.

Oct 25, 2010 Morton, WA N68718 Fatal (3) substantial
The pilot’s failure to arrest the excessive rate of turn into the failed engine, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrai…

The pilot’s failure to arrest the excessive rate of turn into the failed engine, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Oct 20, 2010 Medellin, CO HK2933 Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 18, 2010 Durham Downs, Australia, AS VH-VSK Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 15, 2010 Malaga, CO HK4631 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 08, 2010 Panguitch, UT N8437A Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's decision to conduct a low-level flight into a canyon in windy conditions at a high density altitude, which resulted in a collision with tr…

The pilot's decision to conduct a low-level flight into a canyon in windy conditions at a high density altitude, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.

Oct 05, 2010 Nassau, BF C6NLH Fatal (9) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 02, 2010 Nazca, PE OB-1808 Fatal (6) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 26, 2010 Sweetwater, TN N7915F Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological condit…

The pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.

Sep 25, 2010 Chatsworth, GA N84249 Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to…

The pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure aircraft records pertaining to engine modifications and fuel burn rates were available to flight crewmembers.

Sep 17, 2010 Coeur d'Alene, ID N111NA Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with mountainous terrain while maneuvering in…

The pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with mountainous terrain while maneuvering in an area of low cloud ceilings.

Sep 14, 2010 Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia, AS VH-KZF Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 08, 2010 Helena, GA N804GK Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s continuance of the GPS approach below the minimum descent altitude while landing in instrument meteorological conditions.
Sep 07, 2010 Mountain Home, AR N2081U Fatal (2) substantial The pilot’s decision to continue flight into a known area of heavy rain and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
Sep 04, 2010 DeLand, FL N23471 Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, wire strike, …

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, wire strike, and subsequent impact with the ground.

Sep 02, 2010 Boone, IA N10128 Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing low-level banner towing operations with a gusting wind.
Aug 31, 2010 Bugoiya, PP PA-TAA Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 30, 2010 Belgrade, MT N8957T Fatal (1) substantial
The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane co…

The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

Aug 29, 2010 Pista El Limon, EC HC-BCF Fatal (1) destroyed 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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