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 08, 2022 Portland, OR N90558 Incident substantial The pilot under instruction’s improper landing flare, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Jul 07, 2022 Silver Springs, NV N7609X Minor substantial A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Jul 07, 2022 Stanley, ID N6353U Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to provide adequate braking during a tailwind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jul 06, 2022 McGrath, AK N8754X Incident substantial A nose landing gear collapse during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Jul 05, 2022 Plymouth, CT N2423A Minor substantial The pilot’s encounter with known and forecast adverse weather which resulted in a collision with trees during the initial climb.
Jul 04, 2022 Akron, OH N12115 Serious (2) substantial The pilots’ improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jul 04, 2022 Petaluma, CA N8414S Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in gusting wind conditions.
Jul 01, 2022 Harrah, OK N6147T Minor substantial The flight instructor’s inadequate inflight fuel planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.
Jun 28, 2022 San Carlos, CA N2056V Incident substantial The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jun 27, 2022 Prescott, AZ N2809N Incident substantial The pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional during the takeoff ground roll and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.
Jun 26, 2022 Cleveland, MS N97789 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage.
Jun 26, 2022 Elfin Cove, AK N265KP Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilo…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s momentary distraction from conflicting boat traffic.

Jun 24, 2022 Bielsko Biala, PL OK-ROY Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 24, 2022 Mendon, UT N934JH Fatal (2) substantial
The flight instructor’s failure to recover from a developed spin, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight i…

The flight instructor’s failure to recover from a developed spin, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to enter the maneuver below the operator’s altitude limitation.

Jun 24, 2022 Santa Barbara, CA N738JZ Incident substantial A failure of the right main landing gear actuator pressure line O-ring, which resulted in a gear-up landing on the runway.
Jun 22, 2022 Benevides, BR PT-ILH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 22, 2022 Lancaster, OH N9556H Minor substantial A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
Jun 21, 2022 Cresson, TX N7361K Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to complete proper preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified weight…

The pilot's failure to complete proper preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified weight and balance limitations, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude and an impact with trees and terrain during an attempted forced landing.

Jun 21, 2022 Eden Prairie, MN N6346P Incident substantial The student pilot not maintaining directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 19, 2022 Fargo, ND N5256S Incident substantial The flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the pilot flying, which resulted in a nose-wheel first hard landing.
Jun 19, 2022 Monongahela, PA N1996G Incident substantial Loss of braking authority due to a loosened brake line fitting for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Jun 19, 2022 OWENSBORO, KY N35491 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.
Jun 18, 2022 Porterville, CA N3835U Fatal (1) destroyed
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the elevator control assembly hardware, which resulted in an in-flight disconnection of the elevato…

Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the elevator control assembly hardware, which resulted in an in-flight disconnection of the elevator and elevator counterweight and the pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control.

Jun 18, 2022 Jasper, GA N414HF Incident substantial
The failure of the owner to comply with a service bulletin, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear torque tube due to fatigue cra…

The failure of the owner to comply with a service bulletin, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear torque tube due to fatigue cracking.

Jun 18, 2022 Jacksonville, IL N6797E Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to attain proper flare during landing, resulting in a bounced landing.
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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