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
Oct 27, 2020 Pickle Lake, CA CFPCC Incident Investigation pending
Oct 27, 2020 Richland, WA N814BA Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
Oct 24, 2020 Los Alamos, NM N8251M Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in the airplane landing with the landing gear retracted.
Oct 24, 2020 Carefree, AZ N7029T Incident substantial The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Oct 24, 2020 Geuda Springs, KS N5910A Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to determine the airplane’s takeoff performance from an off-airport field which resulted in an aborted takeoff and impact with a f…

The pilot’s failure to determine the airplane’s takeoff performance from an off-airport field which resulted in an aborted takeoff and impact with a fence and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the delayed aborted takeoff.

Oct 20, 2020 Anchorage, AK N850WB Incident substantial
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion onto soft terr…

The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion onto soft terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot while landing.

Oct 18, 2020 Spearfish, SD N97875 Incident substantial The snowplow driver’s failure to see the airplane which resulted in a collision with the airplane.
Oct 17, 2020 Columbus, MS N26481 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
Oct 13, 2020 Williston, FL N6158G Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Oct 05, 2020 Rimrock, AZ N22979 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion.
Oct 04, 2020 Bridgeport, TX N5196S Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which led to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Oct 03, 2020 Hinckley, MN N4972G Incident substantial The airplane’s impact with deer while landing.
Oct 03, 2020 Byers, CO N9901E Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Oct 02, 2020 Princeton, OR N8678X Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to enrichen the mixture, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
Oct 01, 2020 Tok, AK N926LL Incident substantial The mechanic’s failure to properly repair the tailwheel, which resulted in a malfunction of the tailwheel and a loss of directional control.
Sep 30, 2020 Higginsville, MO N461CM Incident substantial The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during takeoff at night.
Sep 29, 2020 Big Rapids, MI N79300 Incident substantial The airplane’s impact with a deer during takeoff.
Sep 26, 2020 New Smyrna Beach, FL N89476 Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to depart from a non-suitable surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff roll.
Sep 26, 2020 Linköping, SW SE-CXN Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 25, 2020 Bridgeport, CA N300JS Incident substantial
An inadvertent retraction of the flaps during a go-around by the pilot-rated passenger, which caused the airplane to settle onto the runway with the l…

An inadvertent retraction of the flaps during a go-around by the pilot-rated passenger, which caused the airplane to settle onto the runway with the landing gear retracted.

Sep 23, 2020 Big Lake, AK N4380B Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine powe…

The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

Sep 22, 2020 Pottstown, PA N2772D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty, shifting wind conditions.
Sep 22, 2020 Island Park, ID N756RA Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
Sep 21, 2020 King Salmon, AK N182KT Incident substantial
The fatigue fracture failure of the left main landing gear U-bolt during landing, which resulted in the collapse and separation of the left main landi…

The fatigue fracture failure of the left main landing gear U-bolt during landing, which resulted in the collapse and separation of the left main landing gear spring.

Sep 21, 2020 Lafayette, IN N6330V Incident substantial
The separation failure of a landing gear system hydraulic line and its compression fitting during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial gear up l…

The separation failure of a landing gear system hydraulic line and its compression fitting during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial gear up landing.

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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