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 19, 2008 Las Americas, DO N223LC Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 17, 2008 Covington, UK G-EYES Fatal (5) Investigation pending
Aug 16, 2008 St. Johns, AZ N3487T Fatal (1) substantial
The failure of both pilots to abort the takeoff when a suitable climb rate could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was the reduction of av…

The failure of both pilots to abort the takeoff when a suitable climb rate could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was the reduction of available power due to the camshaft lobe and lifter corrosion/wear, the high density altitude, and the CFI’s inadequate supervision.

Aug 15, 2008 Georgia Pass, CO N487TC Fatal (4) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after inadvertantly encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident …

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after inadvertantly encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather brief and the severe weather conditions.

Aug 14, 2008 Sahuarita, AZ N4887R Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at low altitude for undetermined reasons.
Aug 10, 2008 Cassville, MO N214MT Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the subs…

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to conduct the flight.

Aug 10, 2008 Rock Springs, WY N758NH Fatal (3) destroyed The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft.
Aug 10, 2008 Juneau, AK N9350X Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss o…

The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete the flight.

Aug 09, 2008 Garden City, UT N63217 Fatal (2) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to an aerodynamic stall/spin.
Aug 08, 2008 Incline Village, NV N15963 Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's decision to initiate a flight for which he was neither approved nor qualified and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during the fli…

The pilot's decision to initiate a flight for which he was neither approved nor qualified and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during the flight. Contributing to the accident were the dark night, the mountainous terrain, and the pilot's medical condition.

Aug 04, 2008 Gearhart, OR N828CC Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation.
Jul 27, 2008 McMurray, WA N75558 Fatal (3) substantial
The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceiling…

The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain.

Jul 24, 2008 Shelton, WA N6320N Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's failure to attain and maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Jul 16, 2008 Sunriver, OR N441HK Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the g…

The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around after one of the airplane's propellers struck the runway.

Jul 05, 2008 Rossville, TN N5372B Fatal (1) destroyed Undetermined.
Jul 02, 2008 Piru, CA N25490 Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Jun 29, 2008 Santa Rosa, NM N2905Q Fatal (5) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain safe flying airspeed for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall.
Jun 28, 2008 Sa Pobla, SP EC-IRP Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 23, 2008 Oceanside, CA N2436F Fatal (2) destroyed Failure of the pilot to regain airplane control during an intentional stall/spin maneuver.
Jun 17, 2008 Pahala, HI N13713 Fatal (3) substantial
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to remain clear of rising terrain while deviating from h…

The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to remain clear of rising terrain while deviating from his planned route of flight. Contributing to the accident were clouds and mountainous terrain.

Jun 15, 2008 Cape Elizabeth, ME N15EM Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in instrument meteorological conditions after experiencing an attitude indicator malfunction.
Jun 10, 2008 Nairegi Enkera, KE 5Y-BVE Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 08, 2008 Fremont, OH N29122 Fatal (6) substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was …

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgment in continuing to fly with his severe visual deficiency. Also contributing to the accident was the aviation medical examiner’s failure to accurately assess and report the pilot’s visual deficiency.

Jun 07, 2008 Cedar Key, FL N206GG Fatal (3) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water during a dark night approach to a coastal airport.
Jun 07, 2008 Forrest City, AR N3266V Fatal (1) substantial The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.
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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