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
Aug 19, 2023 Bay Port, MI N8075G Minor substantial
The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a soft wet runway with a quartering tailwind which resulted in a lack of climb performance and impact with terrai…

The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a soft wet runway with a quartering tailwind which resulted in a lack of climb performance and impact with terrain.

Aug 03, 2023 Philadelphia, PA N860TW Minor substantial
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate …

The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.

Jul 27, 2023 MAIDEN, NC N6194Q Minor substantial The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the landing approach and go-around, and his delayed remedial action.
Jul 22, 2023 Drásov, EZ OK-PAV Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 14, 2023 União da Vitória, OF PR-CDI Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 12, 2023 Elberton, GA N16071 Minor substantial
The pilot’s decision to take off with a known engine issue, which resulted in a partial loss of power on the initial climb due to the No. 1 cylinder’s…

The pilot’s decision to take off with a known engine issue, which resulted in a partial loss of power on the initial climb due to the No. 1 cylinder’s exhaust valve becoming stuck. Contributing to the outcome, was the pilot’s delay in aborting the takeoff.

Jul 10, 2023 Long Beach, CA N3307E Minor substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the subsequent go-around, which resulted in impact with a hangar.
Jul 09, 2023 La Mesa, CA N1839R Minor substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jun 25, 2023 Jelenia Góra, OF D-EDYP Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 19, 2023 Santiago, OF PT-KUM Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 2023 Seymore, TN N12395 Minor substantial
The flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the wing flaps for a soft-field takeoff on a short runway, which resulted in a runway overrun an…

The flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the wing flaps for a soft-field takeoff on a short runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.

Jun 07, 2023 Chillicothe, MO N731UF Minor destroyed A partial loss of engine power due to a tear in the fuel manifold diaphragm, which prevented sufficient fuel flow to the engine.
May 29, 2023 Divide, CO N8098X Minor substantial A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined.
May 20, 2023 American Falls, ID N77J Minor substantial
The pilot’s inadvertent selection of the off position of the fuel tank selector inflight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel s…

The pilot’s inadvertent selection of the off position of the fuel tank selector inflight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

May 20, 2023 Redding, CA N9433T Minor substantial
A fuel leak caused by an age-degraded fuel pressure sender hose, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the acc…

A fuel leak caused by an age-degraded fuel pressure sender hose, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.

May 19, 2023 Seattle, WA N2550L Minor substantial A stuck exhaust valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced water ditching.
May 18, 2023 Genoa, IL N6840F Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around.
May 03, 2023 Laurel, MT N62PC Minor substantial
A partial loss of engine power to the rear engine resulting from cylinder detonation for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and …

A partial loss of engine power to the rear engine resulting from cylinder detonation for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.

Apr 26, 2023 Nyssa, OR N140D Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on takeoff that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees.
Apr 22, 2023 Buffalo, IA N60860 Minor substantial
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident were the unreliab…

A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident were the unreliable fuel quantity gauges and the improperly adjusted mixture control, which increased the fuel consumption above that anticipated by the owner’s manual.

Apr 10, 2023 Danbury, CT N757YM Minor substantial
The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and oversight of the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power d…

The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and oversight of the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Apr 04, 2023 Chapecó, BR PR-COT Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 03, 2023 Recinto Estero Claro, OF HC-BRN Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 03, 2023 Loreto, OF OB-1100 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 14, 2023 Kona, HI N5KR Minor substantial
The failure of the pilot to recognize that the rear engine was not operating during takeoff, which resulted in an attempted single-engine takeoff and …

The failure of the pilot to recognize that the rear engine was not operating during takeoff, which resulted in an attempted single-engine takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a loss of rear engine power for reasons that could not be determined.

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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