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
Mar 02, 2021 Grand Haven, MI N6637X Incident substantial The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
Mar 01, 2021 McGrath, AK N1748R Incident substantial The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing surface.
Feb 26, 2021 Boynton Beach, FL N5631E Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Feb 21, 2021 Bloemfontein, OF ZS-SUI Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 20, 2021 Bartow, FL N210GE Incident substantial
A leaking left main landing gear down lock actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a subsequent landing gear collapse during landing…

A leaking left main landing gear down lock actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a subsequent landing gear collapse during landing.

Feb 17, 2021 Indian Head, MD N8428J Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the …

The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the flight instructor’s mismanagement of the precautionary landing approach.

Feb 12, 2021 Prairie du Sac, WI N3477E Incident substantial
The student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the collision with a snowbank. Contributing to the accident was the …

The student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in the collision with a snowbank. Contributing to the accident was the compacted snow conditions on the runway surface.

Feb 10, 2021 La Morita, MX N735GX Incident minor Investigation pending
Feb 08, 2021 Orange, VA N841SP Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Feb 07, 2021 Urbana, OH N348RM Incident substantial
The student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with a snowbank. The slippery runway condition contributed …

The student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with a snowbank. The slippery runway condition contributed to the accident.

Feb 04, 2021 Riverside, CA N8107S Incident substantial Fuel starvation due to the pilot’s inadequate weather and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Feb 01, 2021 Viamao, OF PR-STO Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 30, 2021 Antwerp, BE 9A-JSC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 29, 2021 Clare, MI N22101 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Jan 28, 2021 Guerrero Negro, MX N141GP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 28, 2021 Lawrenceville, GA N997MC Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
Jan 23, 2021 Denton, NC C-GWAS Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
Jan 23, 2021 Rockingham, NC N42714 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and a runway excursion.
Jan 17, 2021 Richmond Hill, GA N919DC Incident substantial The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
Jan 14, 2021 Kelso, WA N5930R Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
Jan 09, 2021 Rajshahi, OF S2-AFK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 09, 2021 Guainia, CO HK1526 Incident Investigation pending
Jan 02, 2021 Moab, UT N833RT Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper application of full throttle during takeoff, which resulted in loss of engine power due to an excessive fuel flow and overly rich…

The pilot’s improper application of full throttle during takeoff, which resulted in loss of engine power due to an excessive fuel flow and overly rich fuel mixture.

Dec 31, 2020 Opa Locka, FL N75TL Incident minor
An uncontained left engine failure caused by a low cycle fatigue crack that originated from a manufacturing machining groove on the high pressure comp…

An uncontained left engine failure caused by a low cycle fatigue crack that originated from a manufacturing machining groove on the high pressure compressor impeller aft face. Contributing to the incident was service bulletin borescope inspection criteria that was insufficient to detect the presence of machining grooves on the high pressure compressor impeller at the time the incident engine was inspected in May 2004.

Dec 29, 2020 Cypress, TX N3702R Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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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