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 16, 2006 Wimauma, FL N227DG Fatal (1) destroyed Pilot's inadequate preflight planning and exceeding the weight and balance limitations of the airplane.
Jul 15, 2006 Saint Tropez, FR N234SA Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 14, 2006 El Rosario, SP EC-HQR Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 14, 2006 Pompton Lakes, NJ N4792D Fatal (1) destroyed
Improper maintenance of the throttle shaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent impact with trees du…

Improper maintenance of the throttle shaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent impact with trees during a forced landing.

Jul 09, 2006 Tepic, MX XB-PER Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 02, 2006 Owasso, OK N1SE Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain, a residential street, for both takeoff and landing, which resulted in a collision with a static wire and …

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain, a residential street, for both takeoff and landing, which resulted in a collision with a static wire and terrain during takeoff-initial climb.

Jul 01, 2006 Clear Lake, MN N1972U Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's misjudged flare that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. A factor to the accident was the grass runway that the forward …

The pilot's misjudged flare that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. A factor to the accident was the grass runway that the forward landing gear dug into during the hard landing, resulting in the amphibian airplane nosing over.

Jun 30, 2006 Vilanculos, MZ ZS-POG Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 30, 2006 Sutton, WV N6867T Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff-initial climb to avoid a stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was the…

The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff-initial climb to avoid a stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was the inadvertent stall/mush.

Jun 26, 2006 CHIGUAO, VE YV-229C Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 25, 2006 Hayward, CA N761GW Fatal The passenger's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller.
Jun 25, 2006 Upland, CA N486SB Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's unstabilized approach to the runway and failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Jun 22, 2006 Newry, ME N572BA Fatal (4) destroyed The flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an impact with trees.
Jun 18, 2006 Payson, AZ N1535C Fatal (4) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during a low level flyby maneuver. A factor was glare from the sun and shadows created by t…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during a low level flyby maneuver. A factor was glare from the sun and shadows created by the mountainous terrain.

Jun 17, 2006 Agness, OR N38SP Fatal (4) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and subsequ…

The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent collision with rocky terrain. A contributing factor was the sun glare.

Jun 08, 2006 Mullan, ID N5136X Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, mountain…

The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, mountain obscuration, trees and high terrain were factors.

Jun 08, 2006 Peoria, AZ N627PA Fatal (2) substantial
the failure of both the flight instructor and student pilot to regain control of the airplane in a timely manner during an intentional spin maneuver, …

the failure of both the flight instructor and student pilot to regain control of the airplane in a timely manner during an intentional spin maneuver, resulting in a collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.

May 30, 2006 Ft. Thomas, KY N5212U Fatal (1) substantial The pilot failed to maintain altitude/clearance with trees while attempting to return to the airport.
May 27, 2006 Burney, CA N451JE Fatal (3) destroyed the pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
May 25, 2006 Raharney, EI EI-CHM Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
May 22, 2006 Levelland, TX N6242R Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were low altitude and the gusting wind.
May 12, 2006 Cumming, GA N1715Q Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's failure to consider the appropriate aircraft performance data prior to takeoff, and his improper use of the wing flaps during takeoff, whi…

The pilot's failure to consider the appropriate aircraft performance data prior to takeoff, and his improper use of the wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and an in-flight collision with a residence. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane at an over gross weight.

Apr 28, 2006 Kasese, UG ZS-ADL Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 25, 2006 Montgomery Twp, PA N7604G Fatal (1) destroyed An impact with mountainous terrain for an undetermined reason.
Apr 24, 2006 Gainesville, GA N7110E Fatal (1) substantial The pilots improper preflight planning and preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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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