Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 06, 2024 | HUASNA, CA | N8907B | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude maneuver, resulting in a loss of control. |
| Mar 24, 2024 | Opelika, AL | N863AU | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to a combination of fuel/oil contamination in the fuel injector assembly. |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Lapeer, MI | N1103H | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in a gusting crosswind condition. |
| Mar 09, 2024 | Homestead, FL | N5171H | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of car…A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. |
| Mar 01, 2024 | Warsaw, OF | D-EKIQ | Minor | unk | Investigation pending |
| Feb 26, 2024 | Clarion, IA | N35719 | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a crosswind with gusts. |
| Feb 20, 2024 | San Marcos, TX | N6762A | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient clearance from a large multi-engine airplane during taxi operations. |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Pierson, FL | N8257L | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Terrell, TX | N8805Z | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jan 27, 2024 | Tripoli, LY | 5A-DRK | Minor | minor | Investigation pending |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Gulfport, MS | N6PD | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around with a crosswind. |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Manitowoc, WI | N8880T | Minor | substantial | Maintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magnetos, which resulted in their accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power. |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Cameron Park, CA | N170HT | Minor | substantial |
A failure of the right brake master cylinder piston due to a faulty return spring, which resulted in a seized right main landing gear brake and a runw…A failure of the right brake master cylinder piston due to a faulty return spring, which resulted in a seized right main landing gear brake and a runway excursion |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Casa Grande, AZ | N2428R | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power during landing for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Vera Cruz, OF | PT-OOB | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Hayden, ID | N86H | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a loss of control a…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent stall during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance performed by unknown personnel, which resulted in a partial loss of throttle control of the left engine. |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Orlando, FL | N91PF | Minor | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 20, 2023 | The Dalles, OR | N6308Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s encounter with severe turbulence at night which resulted in an extended downwind and collision with wires during the base turn. |
| Oct 02, 2023 | Arlington, TX | N397ES | Minor | substantial |
A reported loss of engine power during the landing approach due to undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a fence…A reported loss of engine power during the landing approach due to undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a fence. |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Port Clinton, OH | N34PL | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to detect and avoid unmarked powerline(s) while attempting to take off from a river. |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Compton, CA | N733ZN | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power on takeoff due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the inadequately maintained fuel system, wh…The total loss of engine power on takeoff due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the inadequately maintained fuel system, which resulted in water entering the fuel tanks through the filler caps. |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Prospect, TN | N8443M | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder exhaust valve rocker boss. |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Wichita, KS | N9663X | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Ad. Alto Paraná, El Dorado, OF | LV-CLJ | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Pink Hill, NC | N8474J | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground s…The pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway. |