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 06, 2024 Belo Horizonte, OF PR-AAB Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 16, 2024 Brookwood, AL N9160H Fatal (1) substantial The pilot’s failure to see and avoid powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude.
Feb 13, 2024 Canaima, OF YV-1396 Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 11, 2024 Puerto Escondido, MX N80GE Fatal substantial Investigation pending
Jan 23, 2024 Weston, FL N737VC Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 14, 2024 Poolville, TX N252DL Fatal (3) destroyed Pilot incapacitation for undetermined reasons which resulted into controlled descent into terrain.
Jan 07, 2024 Valledupar, OF HK4983 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 30, 2023 Dorotea, OF HK1658G Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 17, 2023 Independence, OR N3992L Fatal (3) destroyed
The pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with an obsta…

The pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with an obstacle while landing.

Dec 02, 2023 Guayaibi, OF ZP-BDN Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 24, 2023 Panama City, PM N76MD Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 17, 2023 Dinslaken, GE D-EDJL Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 16, 2023 San Diego, CA N1400 Fatal (1) substantial
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate flight and fuel planning and his decisio…

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate flight and fuel planning and his decision to fly in night instrument meteorological conditions despite his lack of recent instrument flight.

Nov 14, 2023 Provo, UT N3971L Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a chandelle maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and descent into…

The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a chandelle maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to maneuver into a canyon and rising terrain for unknown reasons and his inadequate performance planning.

Nov 10, 2023 Sunshine Coast, AS VH-VPY Fatal (3) unk Investigation pending
Nov 10, 2023 Ponte de Sor, PO D-ERIT Fatal (2) unk Investigation pending
Oct 29, 2023 Rio Branco, OF PT-MEE Fatal (12) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 27, 2023 Orangeville, UT N915DV Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's controlled flight into mountainous terrain for reasons that could not be determined.
Oct 19, 2023 Barrancabermeja, OF HK-2465G Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 16, 2023 Pacencia-Yacma, BH V3-HIN Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 15, 2023 Monêtier-Allemont, FR F-HSLE Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 12, 2023 Patterson, LA N880A Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a…

The pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.

Oct 08, 2023 Merriton, AS VH-RSB Fatal (2) unk Investigation pending
Oct 01, 2023 Lake Placid, NY N545PZ Fatal (2) substantial
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weight and balance planning…

A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weight and balance planning and his aggressive low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.

Sep 30, 2023 UK, OF D-EDDH Fatal (1) unk Investigation pending
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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