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
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.

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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