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 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.
Jul 28, 2019 Mt. Sterling, KY N9548W Incident substantial
The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway…

The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway distance marker. Contributing to the accident was pilot’s failure to ensure that the passenger window was secured.

Jul 28, 2019 Oshkosh, WI N79575 Incident substantial
The pilot's improper fuel planning and decision to not divert to a closer airport when the planned flight profile changed, which resulted in a total l…

The pilot's improper fuel planning and decision to not divert to a closer airport when the planned flight profile changed, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Jul 25, 2019 Wakefield, VA N47028 Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect and remove all water from fuel, and maintenance personnel’s unapproved repair of …

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect and remove all water from fuel, and maintenance personnel’s unapproved repair of the right wing fuel cap, which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent partial loss of engine power during takeoff.

Jul 24, 2019 Deshler, NE N3367J Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during low-altitude maneuvering.
Jul 24, 2019 Farewell, AK N3934D Incident substantial A reported partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.
Jul 23, 2019 Van Nuys, CA N737DW Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact w…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway lighting.

Jul 22, 2019 Kingston, OK N8251L Incident substantial The partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve.
Jul 22, 2019 Boise, ID N7947Q Incident substantial
A ductile overstress fracture failure of the right main landing gear bell crank assembly pivot bolt, which resulted in a collapse of the right main la…

A ductile overstress fracture failure of the right main landing gear bell crank assembly pivot bolt, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear.

Jul 21, 2019 Houston, MO N1831 Incident substantial A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with trees and terrain.
Jul 21, 2019 St. Louis, MO N300SN Incident substantial The airplane’s collision with a bird during short final.
Jul 21, 2019 King City, CA N3268C Incident substantial A landing gear collapse following an undetermined loss of electrical power, which prevented the landing gear from fully extending.
Jul 21, 2019 Fredericksburg, TX N48410 Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jul 19, 2019 Dallesport, OR N8260Z Incident destroyed The pilot’s improper pitch control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a bounced landing and landing gear collapse.
Jul 19, 2019 Phoenix, AZ N3276A Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and the right wing striking the grou…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and the right wing striking the ground.

Jul 19, 2019 Denver, CO N403FR Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway and a runway …

The student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway and a runway excursion.

Jul 17, 2019 Talkeetna, AK N121EE Incident substantial A fracture of the right outboard landing gear bracket for undetermined reasons.
Jul 16, 2019 Grand Canyon, AZ N1079M Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground.
Jul 16, 2019 Ocean City, MD N9715B Incident substantial A partial loss of power due to the liberation or failure of the No. 2 cylinder's exhaust valve.
Jul 16, 2019 Salmon, ID N4876N Incident substantial
The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing on a wet grass runway and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accid…

The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing on a wet grass runway and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway which degraded braking.

Jul 15, 2019 Bison, SD N2946D Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent ground loop.
Jul 14, 2019 Elkton, FL N35585 Incident substantial
The pilot under instruction's failure to follow the flight instructor’s directions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and subsequent …

The pilot under instruction's failure to follow the flight instructor’s directions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Jul 14, 2019 Cascade, ID N131DV Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper leaning of the engine.
Jul 13, 2019 Summit, SC N3886V Incident substantial A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice formation.
Jul 12, 2019 Orlando, FL N262BK Incident substantial The airplane’s impact with a bird during approach.
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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