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
Sep 19, 2022 Donji Proložac, HR 9A-BDM Incident unk Investigation pending
Sep 18, 2022 Shaunavon, OF C-GZLU Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 17, 2022 Longmont, CO N2117Y Fatal (3) destroyed The pilots’ inability to see and avoid each other, resulting in a midair collision.
Sep 16, 2022 Ventura, CA N7917G Minor substantial A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 4 exhaust valve.
Sep 13, 2022 Chattanooga, TN N388TC Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to of carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.
Sep 12, 2022 Canby, MN N2122U Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the tailwheel cross tube and subsequent …

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the tailwheel cross tube and subsequent impact with the runway.
Sep 12, 2022 Fort Collins, CO N9049H Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain while intentionally maneuvering the airplane at low altitudes, which resulted in substan…

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain while intentionally maneuvering the airplane at low altitudes, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings.
Sep 10, 2022 Oriximina, OF PT-MES Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 10, 2022 Oromomo, OF CP-2504 Incident unk Investigation pending
Sep 09, 2022 BARRANCOMINAS, OF HK2573 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 09, 2022 Santa Helena de Goias, OF PT-WQN Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 09, 2022 Buckland, AK N8019Z Incident substantial The installation of incompatible rocker arms and rocker arm bushings during an engine overhaul, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
Sep 07, 2022 Millinocket, ME N756SG Serious (1) minor The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate for a glassy water landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 07, 2022 Mesa, AZ N15TZ Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper decision to depart on the accident flight with a known hydraulic leak, resulting in an in-flight hydraulic system failure, and th…

The pilot’s improper decision to depart on the accident flight with a known hydraulic leak, resulting in an in-flight hydraulic system failure, and the pilot’s attempt to land during an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
Sep 07, 2022 Salt Lake City, UT N48918 Incident substantial The airplane’s encounter with a microburst during initial climb that resulted in a loss of altitude and subsequent collision with a tree.
Sep 05, 2022 Cleveland, TN N58807 Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot’s loss of airplane control while operating in instrument meteorological conditions.
Sep 05, 2022 Ivanhoe, NC N35243 Serious (2) substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Sep 05, 2022 Scappoose, OR N77257 Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxing in gusty wind conditions.
Sep 04, 2022 McCarty, AK N91224 Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to initiate a go around maneuver when the airplane past the intended touch down point.
Sep 04, 2022 Baltic Sea, LG OE-FGR Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 04, 2022 Blairstown, NJ N8942G Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to cross the taxiway at an unsuitable location.
Sep 03, 2022 Seeley Lake, MT N3135D Serious (2) substantial The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of unporting of the fuel.
Sep 03, 2022 Clearfield, PA N9619H Incident substantial A sudden partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
Sep 01, 2022 Weston, OR N4620K Minor substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and runway excursion.
Aug 31, 2022 Al Ajban, TC N208JM Serious (1) destroyed 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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