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
Jun 17, 2022 Bynum, TX N2975U Incident substantial
The pilot was not able to stop the airplane on the remaining runway after an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane im…

The pilot was not able to stop the airplane on the remaining runway after an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane impacting a fence.

Jun 16, 2022 Brevard, NC N5064H Serious (3) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering the airplane at a low altitude, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.
Jun 16, 2022 Austin, TX N52854 Serious (1) substantial
A total loss of engine power due to an engine fire that resulted from failure of the turbocharger exhaust clamp, which allowed hot exhaust gases to da…

A total loss of engine power due to an engine fire that resulted from failure of the turbocharger exhaust clamp, which allowed hot exhaust gases to damage other vital engine components.

Jun 16, 2022 Davis, CA N756EG Minor destroyed An in-flight fire during the initial takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Jun 15, 2022 Itaituba, BR PT-JUM Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 13, 2022 Bluffton, OH N78755 Serious (1) substantial The student pilot’s loss of control during climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Jun 12, 2022 Minot, ND N737BW Minor substantial
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and yaw control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and…

The student pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and yaw control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.

Jun 10, 2022 Sioux Falls, SD N201FM Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Jun 09, 2022 Salina, KS N831KS Incident substantial The pilot’s poor pitch control during an aborted takeoff which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 09, 2022 Sunriver, OR N94078 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Jun 09, 2022 Greenbrier, AR N53705 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing.
Jun 09, 2022 Anchorage, AK N9209H Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 08, 2022 Kodiak, AK N592KB Incident substantial The failure of the right main landing gear leg due to fatigue cracks that initiated from corrosion pitting.
Jun 08, 2022 Fort Duchesne, UT N8889G Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to takeoff from an unimproved surface which resulted in a collision with an object and the airplane nosing over.
Jun 07, 2022 Blackfoot, ID N7303M Minor substantial The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing approach which, resulted in an undershoot and collision with a fence.
Jun 07, 2022 Punaauia, FP F-BXAM Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 06, 2022 Westminster, MD N29501 Minor substantial
The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around and the delayed remedial action initiated by the flight instructor, which resulted in a runway …

The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around and the delayed remedial action initiated by the flight instructor, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.

Jun 06, 2022 Kenedy, TX N2118R Fatal (2) destroyed A loss of airplane control on final approach for reasons that could not be determined.
Jun 06, 2022 Wheatland, WY N4067V Minor substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.
Jun 04, 2022 Chirijox, GT TG-PIM Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 04, 2022 Ellington, CT N90JF Incident substantial The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, an emergency landing, and runway excursion.
Jun 04, 2022 Palm Springs, CA N4752K Incident substantial The failure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was down and locked before landing.
Jun 03, 2022 Oceanside, CA N7581F Fatal (1) substantial
The right-seated pilot’s failure to correct the left-seated pilot’s mismanagement of the engine thrust, which resulted in undesired speed and thrust o…

The right-seated pilot’s failure to correct the left-seated pilot’s mismanagement of the engine thrust, which resulted in undesired speed and thrust oscillations during the final approach and a subsequent descent into terrain.

Jun 02, 2022 Ennis, TX N65497 Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power for reasons that were undetermined.
Jun 02, 2022 Houston, TX N1396D Incident substantial
The pilot’s inability to compensate for a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and subsequent loss of direct…

The pilot’s inability to compensate for a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and subsequent loss of directional control.

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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