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 31, 2019 Honolulu, HI N926FE Incident substantial
The pilot of the Cessna's failure to set the parking brake before diverting his attention inside the airplane, which resulted in his airplane collidin…

The pilot of the Cessna's failure to set the parking brake before diverting his attention inside the airplane, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the airplane ahead of it on the taxiway.

Oct 29, 2019 Albuquerque, NM N3016A Incident substantial
The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control and his inadvertent left brake pedal application during the landing roll, wh…

The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control and his inadvertent left brake pedal application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop.

Oct 28, 2019 Augusta, GA N80931 Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed to climb out of ground effect, which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, run…

The student pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed to climb out of ground effect, which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a fence.

Oct 24, 2019 Red Creek, AZ N8326Z Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps for an aborted landing, which resulted in degraded climb performance and impact with vegetation at…

The pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps for an aborted landing, which resulted in degraded climb performance and impact with vegetation at the end of the runway.

Oct 23, 2019 Marion, AL N77200 Incident substantial The student pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in a nose-over.
Oct 17, 2019 New Braunfels, TX N5073Y Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop.
Oct 15, 2019 Louisville, KY N6097G Incident substantial
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a subsequent hard landing on grass left of the runway, and a nose-o…

The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a subsequent hard landing on grass left of the runway, and a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the student’s self-imposed pressure to land the airplane

Oct 15, 2019 Flannigan, NV N180JL Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a wing strike.
Oct 13, 2019 Palmer, AK N7267A Incident substantial
The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine pow…

The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a precautionary landing, and impact with terrain.

Oct 12, 2019 Greenville, TX N333DW Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop.
Oct 08, 2019 Fallon, NV N50618 Incident substantial
The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and quantity inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, a forced landin…

The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and quantity inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, a forced landing on unsuitable terrain, and a subsequent nose-over.

Sep 25, 2019 Lafayette, IN N6450B Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
Sep 25, 2019 St. Augustine, FL N309BR Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.
Sep 24, 2019 Manville, NJ N78192 Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to the ingestion of sealant material that had loosened inside the carburetor airbox.
Sep 23, 2019 Plant City, FL N739RT Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
Sep 21, 2019 Baska, Krk Island, HR 9A-DMG Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 20, 2019 Pepperell, MA N895SF Incident substantial
The pilot's loss of control when the airplane encountered a downdraft during landing approach, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and gear co…

The pilot's loss of control when the airplane encountered a downdraft during landing approach, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and gear collapse.

Sep 18, 2019 Denton, TX N93069 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse.
Sep 17, 2019 Naples, FL N472TC Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing and a nose landing gear collapse.
Sep 15, 2019 Kennett, MO N4584N Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to install the engine oil filler cap before the first flight of the day; his subsequent failure to conduct a preflight check befor…

The pilot's failure to install the engine oil filler cap before the first flight of the day; his subsequent failure to conduct a preflight check before the accident flight, which resulted in his failure to note that the cap was not installed; and his improper landing flare during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a bounced landing and ground loop.

Sep 13, 2019 Caldwell, ID N4746F Incident substantial The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in a long landing, a runway overrun, and collision with a drainage culvert.
Sep 12, 2019 Hemet, CA N5229F Incident substantial The flight instructor's improper decision to perform a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a noseover.
Sep 12, 2019 Nanded, IN VT-BRT Incident minor Investigation pending
Sep 12, 2019 Phoenix, AZ N796WW Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway sig…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway signs while attempting to maneuver back onto the runway.

Sep 12, 2019 Memphis, TN N21979 Incident substantial
The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane co…

The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.

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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