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 08, 2022 Burlington, WA N73614 Incident substantial The pilots improper landing flare and remedial action which resulted in a hard, bounced 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.
Oct 06, 2022 Newport News, VA N97883 Fatal (1) substantial
The flight instructor’s failure to monitor the student pilot on takeoff and her delayed remedial action to stop him from exceeding the airplane’s crit…

The flight instructor’s failure to monitor the student pilot on takeoff and her delayed remedial action to stop him from exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a low altitude aerodynamic stall from which she was unable to recover.

Oct 06, 2022 Iola, TX N18158 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing.
Oct 06, 2022 Fairbanks, AK N217C Fatal (1)
The improperly maintained floats, which allowed water to fill the front compartments and resulted in the airplane nosing over during taxi. Contributin…

The improperly maintained floats, which allowed water to fill the front compartments and resulted in the airplane nosing over during taxi. Contributing to the fatal injury of the pilot was the improperly secured cargo, which prevented the pilot from egressing the airplane following the nose-over.

Oct 05, 2022 Navasota, TX N9019V Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of control while landing resulting in a runway excursion and ground loop.
Oct 04, 2022 Coleman, FL N16185 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate final approach airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
Oct 04, 2022 Sanford, FL N455ER Incident substantial
The pilot's unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing and impact with a runway threshold light. Also causal was the flight instructor’s fail…

The pilot's unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing and impact with a runway threshold light. Also causal was the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action to prevent the hard landing.

Oct 03, 2022 Vielbrunn, GE F-HMDR Fatal (1) unk Investigation pending
Oct 03, 2022 Boulder City, NV N511W Minor substantial A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation resulting from the failure of an engine oil filter adapter fiber gasket.
Oct 02, 2022 Hermantown, MN N262TA Fatal (3) substantial
The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in dark night and low instrument meteorological conditions, wh…

The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in dark night and low instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue due to a long day of flying and personal activities.

Oct 02, 2022 Burnet, TX N72794 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with an unexpected quartering tailwind.
Oct 02, 2022 Curatone, OF I-EDUK Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 28, 2022 Monticello, IA N5244R Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach airspeed and glidepath which resulted in a long landing and his inability to stop the airplane on av…

The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach airspeed and glidepath which resulted in a long landing and his inability to stop the airplane on available runway and the subsequent runway excursion.

Sep 28, 2022 Winterville, NC N2509N Minor substantial
The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in …

The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in an inability to recover the airplane from an aerodynamic stall.

Sep 27, 2022 McGregor, TX N409ST Incident substantial The flight crew’s failure to ensure the landing gear was down which resulted in a gear up landing and subsequent runway excursion.
Sep 27, 2022 Hermiston, OR N2452F Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Sep 26, 2022 Augusta, GA N745EP Incident substantial
The failure of the nose landing gear to fully extend and lock into position for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in its collapse d…

The failure of the nose landing gear to fully extend and lock into position for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in its collapse during landing.

Sep 26, 2022 Williston, ND N93330 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Sep 26, 2022 Superior, MT N12113 Incident substantial The pilot’s excessive airspeed during a landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.
Sep 25, 2022 Skwentna, AK N9728B Fatal (1) substantial The failure of the landing gear float due to inadequate maintenance of the floats and corrosion.
Sep 25, 2022 Lyman, WA N7471G Incident substantial The pilot’s delayed decision to exit the valley with rising terrain and failure to maintain clearance from trees.
Sep 22, 2022 Yao, OF JA3969 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 21, 2022 Ocean City, MD N9359C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind, resulting in the runway excursion and nose over.
Sep 20, 2022 Pasco, WA N528DV Incident destroyed
The failure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was extended before landing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach, an…

The failure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was extended before landing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach, and his configuration of the airplane that prevented activation of the landing gear not extended warning system on final approach.

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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