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
Aug 22, 2025 Spring Hill, FL N2460A Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.
Aug 21, 2025 Gaithersburg, MD N505LP Incident substantial The flight instructor’s distraction during landing, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway excursion.
Aug 21, 2025 Markesan, WI N761SV Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.
Aug 21, 2025 Air Force Academy, CO N1401E Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection.
Aug 19, 2025 Albany, OR N20490 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 19, 2025 Delta Junction, AK N4721U Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain a rate of climb sufficient to clear obstacles during takeoff, resulting in a collision with tree-covered terrain.
Aug 18, 2025 Haines, AK N9BB Incident substantial The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area resulting in an on-ground collision with an obscured log and a main landing gear separation.
Aug 17, 2025 Baltimore, MD N6208C Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 14, 2025 Oakland Park, FL N802TD Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 13, 2025 Perth, OF VH-OHE Incident Investigation pending
Aug 13, 2025 Zapata, TX N92MS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 13, 2025 Fordsville, KY N9400U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 12, 2025 San Diego, CA N619MW Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 08, 2025 Pottstown, PA N69200 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mounts.
Aug 08, 2025 Ronan, MT N734SW Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 08, 2025 Rangeley, ME N89351 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
Aug 08, 2025 Memphis, TN N1950C Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 07, 2025 San Lorenzo, OF CP-3139 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 05, 2025 Pembroke Pines, FL N1213F Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 02, 2025 Warren, ID N2252T Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for a wind gust during the departure roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway e…

The pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for a wind gust during the departure roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.

Aug 02, 2025 Yakutat, AK N206GR Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance during approach in gusting wind conditions to a remote airstrip, resulting in a collision with brush.
Aug 02, 2025 Guayabal-Meta, OF HK1635 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 01, 2025 Kamiah, ID N52175 Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of airplane control following an encounter with a microburst during takeoff.
Aug 01, 2025 Gainesville, TX N62296 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 01, 2025 Anchorage, AK N645AT Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a landing touchdown with insufficient runway remaining and a subsequent r…

The pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a landing touchdown with insufficient runway remaining and a subsequent runway overrun and a collision with a fence.

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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