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
Jul 24, 2022 Salta, AR LV-KFB Incident minor Investigation pending
Jul 24, 2022 Oshkosh, WI N3946K Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty crosswind.
Jul 23, 2022 Puerto Plata, DR N210DE Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 22, 2022 Oshkosh, WI N669CB Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty crosswind.
Jul 22, 2022 Baramati, OF VT-ALI Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 19, 2022 Saint Joseph, IL N9688Q Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to remain clear of obstacles while landing.
Jul 19, 2022 Gödöllo, HU HA-BIF Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 2022 Gold Hill, CO N337KN Fatal (4) destroyed
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering with one engine inoperative, which resulted in an aerodynamic stal…

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering with one engine inoperative, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain.

Jul 17, 2022 Lawrenceville, GA N62405 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
Jul 17, 2022 Hanson, MA N5859E Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and partial loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pil…

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and partial loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to depart and land with a known mechanical deficiency with the nose landing gear.

Jul 16, 2022 Riverdale, NE N21GF Minor substantial A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion.
Jul 15, 2022 Puerto Lopez, OF HK1368 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 15, 2022 Monticello, NY N6195R Incident destroyed
Maintenance personnel’s improper torque of the engine through-bolts during maintenance, which resulted in a bearing shift, oil starvation, and a total…

Maintenance personnel’s improper torque of the engine through-bolts during maintenance, which resulted in a bearing shift, oil starvation, and a total loss of engine power.

Jul 15, 2022 Tuscaloosa, AL N3301J Incident substantial
The student pilot’s inadvertent use of the fuel mixture knob instead of the carburetor heat knob, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent l…

The student pilot’s inadvertent use of the fuel mixture knob instead of the carburetor heat knob, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.

Jul 15, 2022 Mc Kinney, TX N5292G Minor substantial The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during landing resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.
Jul 15, 2022 Shelby, MI N3659Y Fatal (2) destroyed
The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to commence the flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and…

The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to commence the flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to initiate the flight.

Jul 14, 2022 Buffalo, WY N731BJ Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into localized instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an encounter wi…

The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into localized instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an encounter with convective turbulence and a subsequent loss of control and in-flight breakup.

Jul 14, 2022 Salt Lake City, UT N877FE Minor substantial
The pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane when it encountered a microburst during a landing attempt and a go-around near known thunder…

The pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane when it encountered a microburst during a landing attempt and a go-around near known thunderstorm activity. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate amount of wind sensors and wind shear detection equipment used by the ATC tower to detect microburst activity at the airport.

Jul 14, 2022 Kendleton, TX XB-RXC Incident substantial The pilot’s improper in-flight planning and fuel management that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jul 14, 2022 San Martin, CA N9802E Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jul 14, 2022 Monongahela, PA N5GY Incident substantial The malfunction of the braking system fluid line, which resulted in an overrun of the runway.
Jul 13, 2022 Pittstown, NJ N8761G Minor substantial The partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve.
Jul 12, 2022 Hillsboro, OH N49189 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jul 08, 2022 South Portland, ME N9946Q Serious (2) substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
Jul 08, 2022 Friend, NE N5177H Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to a stuck valve.
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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