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
Sep 11, 2019 Hollywood, FL N904WA Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a collapsed nose landing gear.
Sep 08, 2019 Mekoryuk, AK N737NJ Incident substantial The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
Sep 06, 2019 Pocahontas, IA N9895A Incident substantial Overload failure of the left main landing gear during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Sep 04, 2019 LANCASTER, TX N9250T Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Sep 03, 2019 San Carlos, CA N34GE Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Sep 02, 2019 La Grange, TX N212BS Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 25, 2019 Bethany, OK N300GD Incident substantial A loss of control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.
Aug 21, 2019 Tampa, FL N2299F Incident substantial The failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend and lock for reasons that could not be determined.
Aug 21, 2019 Oroville, CA N91GY Incident destroyed
The pilot’s failure to release the parking brake before attempting to initiate the takeoff, which produced an unexpected retarding force and airplane …

The pilot’s failure to release the parking brake before attempting to initiate the takeoff, which produced an unexpected retarding force and airplane nose down pitching moment. Also causal was the flight crew’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a NO TAKEOFF annunciation warning that the parking brake was engaged, and lack of a checklist item to ensure the parking brake was fully released immediately before takeoff.

Aug 20, 2019 Eugene, OR N501SF Incident substantial
The failure of the landing gear electric motor to shut off after landing gear retraction, which resulted in the motor overheating, burning out, and pr…

The failure of the landing gear electric motor to shut off after landing gear retraction, which resulted in the motor overheating, burning out, and producing smoke in the cockpit. The pilot’s decision to land with the landing gear retracted resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.

Aug 19, 2019 Regina, NM N6588X Incident substantial
The pilot's improper preflight performance planning for a high-density altitude takeoff from a short, dirt airstrip, which resulted in impact with ter…

The pilot's improper preflight performance planning for a high-density altitude takeoff from a short, dirt airstrip, which resulted in impact with terrain.

Aug 18, 2019 Daytona Beach, FL N408ER Incident substantial The pilot entering the taxiway's failure to see and avoid the airplane established on the taxiway
Aug 18, 2019 Lahaina, HI N879MA Incident substantial
The pilots’ failure to maintain a proper approach speed and their decision to continue the approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane landin…

The pilots’ failure to maintain a proper approach speed and their decision to continue the approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane landing long and a subsequent runway overrun.

Aug 17, 2019 Ravna Gora, HR 9A-DMI Incident Investigation pending
Aug 15, 2019 Rio Grande City, TX N150CR Incident substantial
The loss of engine power following an increase in oil temperature for undetermined reasons during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing on…

The loss of engine power following an increase in oil temperature for undetermined reasons during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.

Aug 10, 2019 Two Harbors, MN N76LG Incident substantial The pilot's abrupt maneuver to try and avoid a deer during landing on a grass strip runway, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aug 10, 2019 Prospect, OR N5152U Incident substantial The failure of the counterweight retainer pin plate which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Aug 09, 2019 Chicago, IL N9837L Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.
Aug 08, 2019 Hollywood, FL N65401 Incident substantial
The student pilot's improper decision to turn off the runway while the airplane was moving too fast after landing, which resulted in a runway excursio…

The student pilot's improper decision to turn off the runway while the airplane was moving too fast after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign.

Aug 05, 2019 Aarhus airport, DA D-CAWM Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 04, 2019 Oakland, CA N58628 Incident substantial
The pilot's premature full retraction of the flaps during a go-around and his subsequent improper decision to turn with a minimal climb gradient, whic…

The pilot's premature full retraction of the flaps during a go-around and his subsequent improper decision to turn with a minimal climb gradient, which resulted in an off-airport landing and a landing gear collapse.

Aug 04, 2019 Bayse, VA N424BC Incident substantial The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Aug 04, 2019 Ocean City, MD N197ME Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Aug 01, 2019 Novato, CA N234SB Incident substantial The pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.
Jul 30, 2019 Placerville, CA N177CW Incident substantial The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall 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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