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
Mar 17, 2002 Deer Park, WA N77301 Minor substantial Loss of directional control while landing. A drainage ditch was a factor.
Mar 15, 2002 SANTA CLARITA, CA N11487 Minor substantial
The pilot performed inadequate planning and inaccurate fuel computations, and intiated flight without refueling. This resulted in a forced landing on…

The pilot performed inadequate planning and inaccurate fuel computations, and intiated flight without refueling. This resulted in a forced landing on a road at night due to fuel exhaustion.

Mar 14, 2002 Rainier, WA N8065A Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain the proper decent rate on approach. A factor was the trees in close proximity to the airport.
Feb 28, 2002 Marion, SC N1915V Minor substantial The loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons, resulting in a landing on unsuitable terrain.
Feb 22, 2002 Santa Paula, CA N327ME Minor substantial
The pilot's selection of the wrong landing runway due to his failure to correctly interpret wind indicators, which resulted in his landing with a tail…

The pilot's selection of the wrong landing runway due to his failure to correctly interpret wind indicators, which resulted in his landing with a tailwind.

Feb 20, 2002 Mount Selman, TX N238NY Minor substantial
the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced lan…

the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Feb 18, 2002 Dowagiac, MI N66986 Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions that resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing roll. Factor…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions that resulted in directional control not being maintained during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to attempt the landing with a gusting 20 knot direct crosswind.

Feb 12, 2002 Panama City Bch, FL N10949 Minor destroyed
The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was weather conditions favorable for the formation of c…

The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.

Feb 12, 2002 Santa Elena, VE YV-1150P Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 26, 2002 Levittown, PR N99295 Minor substantial
the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with aircraft manufacturer's inspection procedures, resulting in corrosion and separation of the ailero…

the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with aircraft manufacturer's inspection procedures, resulting in corrosion and separation of the aileron control cable in flight and the subsequent forced landing in a swamp.

Jan 25, 2002 Waterville, ME N8RQ Minor substantial The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from a snow-covered runway with a quartering tailwind.
Jan 23, 2002 Hato Viejo, DR HI-181CA Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 17, 2002 Logan, UT N68737 Minor substantial
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. Contributing factors were the runway's patchy snow and ice conditions and a snow…

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. Contributing factors were the runway's patchy snow and ice conditions and a snow bank along the side of the runway.

Jan 12, 2002 El Ranchito, DR HI-614TA Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 08, 2002 Bellewood, MS N48031 Minor substantial The pilot misjudged the proper touched down point and collided with the ground short of the runway during an attempted landing.
Dec 28, 2001 Trenton, FL N4452Q Minor substantial
The pilot's improper in-flight decision to make a precautionary landing after sustaining a total loss of electrical power with sufficient fuel remaini…

The pilot's improper in-flight decision to make a precautionary landing after sustaining a total loss of electrical power with sufficient fuel remaining to reach his destination airport. This resulted in an off field landing to an off site location in a remote area (open field) without landing lights and a subsequent on-ground collision with a berm on landing rollout. A factor to the accident was a failed voltage regulator.

Dec 27, 2001 Falmouth, KY N660DD Minor substantial The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather. A factor was the snow.
Dec 21, 2001 Vero Beach, FL N3776Y Minor substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel requirements for the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
Dec 10, 2001 Honolulu, HI N6136G Minor substantial Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper in-flight decision and planning.
Nov 26, 2001 Reidsville, GA N1840H Minor destroyed
Improper fuel management by the pilot resulting in loss of power in both engines, and the pilots lowering of the landing gear prior to having the runw…

Improper fuel management by the pilot resulting in loss of power in both engines, and the pilots lowering of the landing gear prior to having the runway made resulting in a hard landing short of the runway.

Nov 23, 2001 Barceloneta, PR N61582 Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in flight collision with water. Contributing …

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot due to alcohol.

Nov 21, 2001 Brookville, PA N24KA Minor substantial Fouling of the engine intake and exhaust valves with bromine and lead deposits.
Nov 20, 2001 Stuart, FL N590AM Minor substantial
The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with trees during a forced…

The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with trees during a forced landing.

Nov 17, 2001 Vandalia, MO N4380R Minor substantial
The student pilot's inadequate directional control on the previous landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose landing gear fork. Factors w…

The student pilot's inadequate directional control on the previous landing resulting in the overload failure of the nose landing gear fork. Factors were the overload of the nose landing gear fork, and the student pilot's lack of total experience.

Nov 16, 2001 Montrose, CO N210GB Minor destroyed the loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced 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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