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 13, 2022 Liberal, KS N253SB Incident substantial
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, failure to set the parking brake, and his decision to exit the airplane with engines running to remove a …

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, failure to set the parking brake, and his decision to exit the airplane with engines running to remove a wheel chock, resulting in the airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent collision with a hangar.
Dec 12, 2022 Knoxville, TN N783SF Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during engine start.
Dec 10, 2022 Alabaster, AL N5301G Incident substantial Failure of the tailwheel locking mechanism, which resulted in a loss of control during landing and a runway excursion.
Dec 10, 2022 Socorro, NM N422B Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and loss of control in gusting wind.
Dec 08, 2022 INACIOLÂNDIA, BR PR-ADK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 08, 2022 Maricopa, AZ N30WL Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper fuel management.
Dec 05, 2022 Cleburne, TX N8149Z Fatal (2) destroyed An in-flight loss of control as a result of spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions.
Dec 04, 2022 Fergus Falls, MN N926HM Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.
Nov 28, 2022 Gage, OK N2710D Fatal (2) destroyed
The non-certificated pilots’ loss of airplane control, resulting in an impact with terrain during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the…

The non-certificated pilots’ loss of airplane control, resulting in an impact with terrain during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane owner’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and depressant medications, in combination with his baseline cognitive impairment.
Nov 27, 2022 Waco, TX N9468T Incident substantial The nose landing gear retract arm separation for reasons that could not be determined.
Nov 27, 2022 Willow Spring, AZ N2994X Minor substantial The airplane’s loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Nov 24, 2022 Durango, CO N3886D Incident substantial A complete loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
Nov 21, 2022 Abu Dhabi, TC SU-SML Incident — Investigation pending
Nov 21, 2022 La Familia, BH N8725Z Incident — Investigation pending
Nov 20, 2022 Bethel, AK N23CF Incident substantial The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.
Nov 20, 2022 Cypress, TX N10612 Minor substantial Failure of the engine exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing.
Nov 18, 2022 Mashpee, MA N2649Z Incident substantial The airplane’s impact with a bird while enroute.
Nov 18, 2022 Las Vegas, NV N88E Incident minor The student helicopter pilot’s failure to follow the tower controller’s landing instructions, which resulted in a midair collision.
Nov 18, 2022 Decatur, TX N6797L Fatal (1) destroyed A loss of power on the left engine due to fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of power on the right engine for undetermined reasons.
Nov 15, 2022 Kahlotus, WA N24227 Serious (1) substantial
The pilot’s failure to check the fuel selector position before takeoff and his improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total…

The pilot’s failure to check the fuel selector position before takeoff and his improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot’s loss of airplane control which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Nov 13, 2022 Fulton, NY N3048L Incident substantial
The pilots failure to slow the airplane down prior to turning off the runway, which resulted in damage to the airplane’s fuselage structure in the vic…

The pilots failure to slow the airplane down prior to turning off the runway, which resulted in damage to the airplane’s fuselage structure in the vicinity of the nose landing gear.
Nov 13, 2022 Manchester, MI N222UM Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice.
Nov 13, 2022 San Jose, CA N5171B Incident substantial The student pilots unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
Nov 12, 2022 Olathe, KS N5258Y Incident substantial The inflight collision with multiple geese during initial climb.
Nov 11, 2022 Star Valley, AZ N3131J Serious (1) substantial The failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust or intake valve which resulted in the partial loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.
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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