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 06, 2025 West Milford, NJ N677DM Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to adequate clearance from obstacles while maneuvering during the landing approach and the instructor pilot’s delayed remedial act…

The pilot’s failure to adequate clearance from obstacles while maneuvering during the landing approach and the instructor pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane contacting a tree and terrain.

Oct 06, 2025 Parkin, AR N9627X Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 05, 2025 Mount Carroll, IL N7354V Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a go around in gusty wind conditions.
Oct 04, 2025 Lathrop, CA N103VK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 04, 2025 Venice, FL N423TA Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusty, quartering tailwind conditions.
Oct 04, 2025 Santa Ana del Yacuma, OF CP-2645 Fatal (2) unk Investigation pending
Oct 04, 2025 Smithfield, RI N1998X Incident substantial
Maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the elevator trim system, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the maintenance personnel and…

Maintenance personnel’s improper rigging of the elevator trim system, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the maintenance personnel and pilot’s failure to perform adequate post maintenance/preflight inspections.

Oct 03, 2025 Cottonville, IA N4609S Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 03, 2025 Bluffton, OH N64203 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Oct 02, 2025 North La Junta, CO N617SP Minor substantial The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Oct 01, 2025 Durup, DA OY-JEP Incident Investigation pending
Sep 29, 2025 Avalon, CA N2079G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 29, 2025 Punxsutawney, PA N6703A Incident substantial The airplane’s collision with a deer on a runway during landing roll.
Sep 28, 2025 Klein, TX N269WT Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 27, 2025 Ilwaco, WA N186X Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Sep 27, 2025 Los Banos, CA N9410A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 27, 2025 Morgan, UT N9197C Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 26, 2025 Lake Havasu City, AZ N8171S Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 26, 2025 Hayden, ID N7373A Incident substantial The student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.
Sep 26, 2025 Battle Ground, WA N8219U Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 23, 2025 Fallbrook, CA N766EE Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 23, 2025 Healy, AK N976E Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 23, 2025 Aquidauana, OF PT-BAN Fatal (4) Investigation pending
Sep 22, 2025 Yakataga, AK N4282F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 22, 2025 Williamsburg, VA N3192U Minor substantial 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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