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
Nov 10, 2022 Gilford, NH N7223M Serious (1) destroyed
The pilot’s decision to continue the approach to land in conditions where he was unable to see in front of the airplane due to sun glare, which result…

The pilot’s decision to continue the approach to land in conditions where he was unable to see in front of the airplane due to sun glare, which resulted in in a collision a building.

Nov 06, 2022 Murdo, SD N699XM Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with strong gusty surface winds.
Nov 05, 2022 Aguilar, CO N6051U Incident substantial
Failure of the engine cylinder assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight and an impact with a fence during the forced la…

Failure of the engine cylinder assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight and an impact with a fence during the forced landing.

Nov 02, 2022 Hardin, TX N9244A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines while landing.
Nov 02, 2022 Greenville, SC N65615 Serious (1) substantial
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to …

The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to use the checklist aboard the airplane during her attempts to restore engine power.

Oct 29, 2022 Igarassu, OF PT-DAB Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 27, 2022 Burleson, TX N36X Incident substantial The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which led to fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
Oct 27, 2022 Roberta, GA N4349R Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach speed on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with logs.
Oct 26, 2022 Puyallup, WA N6492F Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel management that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Oct 23, 2022 Mercedes, Buenos Aires, OF LV-IUG Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 22, 2022 York, PA N36ZN Incident substantial Oil starvation of the number 1 connecting rod bearings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Oct 21, 2022 Factoryville, PA N658CP Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while practicing a soft-field takeoff maneuver, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact wi…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while practicing a soft-field takeoff maneuver, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a hangar.

Oct 21, 2022 Toughkenamon, PA N80619 Minor substantial
The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the a…

The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.

Oct 20, 2022 Georgetown, CA N55DC Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a separation of the right main landing…

The pilot’s failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a separation of the right main landing gear.

Oct 18, 2022 Guayaquil, EC HC-CLR Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 18, 2022 Yao, JA JA80AP Incident Investigation pending
Oct 18, 2022 Mesa, AZ N747ML Serious (1) substantial
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the fuel supply line to the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak, fuel exhaustion,…

The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the fuel supply line to the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak, fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power.

Oct 18, 2022 Evanston, WY N291JR Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and ground loop
Oct 17, 2022 Statesboro, GA N2476Y Fatal (1)
The pilot’s failure to include deplaning procedures as part of a passenger safety briefing and failure to have the passengers remain onboard until the…

The pilot’s failure to include deplaning procedures as part of a passenger safety briefing and failure to have the passengers remain onboard until the engine was shut down, which resulted in a passenger subsequently being struck by the rotating propeller.

Oct 15, 2022 Elizabethtown, KY N63663 Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to continue the taxi without visual reference to the surface, due to his vision being impaired by darkness and glare, which resul…

The pilot's decision to continue the taxi without visual reference to the surface, due to his vision being impaired by darkness and glare, which resulted in the airplane’s departure from the paved surface and impact with a ditch. Contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the pilot.

Oct 14, 2022 Bahia Solano, CO HK-3065 Incident Investigation pending
Oct 13, 2022 Ulsan, KS HL1174 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 13, 2022 Middlefield, OH N62368 Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and inflight fuel management which resulted in exhaustion of his fuel supply and a forced landing.
Oct 10, 2022 Marana, AZ N2425S Incident substantial
A failure of a retaining ring in the airplane’s left main landing gear door actuator and the subsequent complete loss of hydraulic fluid, which result…

A failure of a retaining ring in the airplane’s left main landing gear door actuator and the subsequent complete loss of hydraulic fluid, which resulted in a gear-up landing.

Oct 08, 2022 Monument Valley, UT N1961C Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare in gusting wind and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
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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