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 30, 2022 Lampasas, TX N4738B Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff from a perpendicular taxiway rather than the airport runway, which led to the airplane striking trees at the…

The pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff from a perpendicular taxiway rather than the airport runway, which led to the airplane striking trees at the end of the departure path.

Mar 30, 2022 Gruehorn, SZ D-FLIC Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 29, 2022 McAllen, TX XB-CMU Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear due to distraction.
Mar 28, 2022 Anchorage, AK N915AA Minor substantial The flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot which resulted in an impact with terrain and a nose-over.
Mar 27, 2022 Sparta, TN N8431U Incident substantial
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly affix left main landing gear components, which led to the failure of the left main landing gear during the…

Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly affix left main landing gear components, which led to the failure of the left main landing gear during the accident flight.

Mar 25, 2022 Winder, GA N62283 Serious (1) destroyed
Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect the damaged aileron cable during the most recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the ailero…

Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect the damaged aileron cable during the most recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the aileron control cable and subsequent loss of airplane control.

Mar 25, 2022 Wade, OK N6714F Minor substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff.
Mar 24, 2022 Sevilla, SP D-CNOC Incident Investigation pending
Mar 24, 2022 Springtown, TX N733KP Minor substantial A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
Mar 24, 2022 Sunflower, MS N4583S Minor substantial The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
Mar 23, 2022 Bonn-Hangelar, GE D-ECUB Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 22, 2022 Plains, TX N7199G Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi with a strong crosswind.
Mar 21, 2022 Brantford, CA C-GOFD Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 21, 2022 Kekaha, HI N98763 Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s improper decision to continue the visual-flight-rules flight into low visibility conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terr…

The pilot’s improper decision to continue the visual-flight-rules flight into low visibility conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

Mar 20, 2022 Talkeetna, AK N6332D Incident substantial The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Mar 19, 2022 Dahlonega, GA N1410F Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the exceedance of…

The pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.

Mar 18, 2022 Grapevine, TX N78SA Incident substantial
The failure of the pilot of the second aircraft to maintain a safe distance from the lead airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision…

The failure of the pilot of the second aircraft to maintain a safe distance from the lead airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.

Mar 17, 2022 BRAGANÇA PAULISTA - SP, OF PT-OYF Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 15, 2022 Moberly, MO N8585S Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing.
Mar 14, 2022 Lancaster, CA N94001 Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence dur…

A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence during landing.

Mar 13, 2022 Brodhead, WI N63246 Minor substantial
A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain…

A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain.

Mar 10, 2022 McGrath, AK N3UR Incident substantial A failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank lower arm fork, bellcrank, pivot bolt, and trunnion bellcrank lug for undetermined reasons.
Mar 09, 2022 Panama City, FL N182XT Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s deviation from the final approach course during a night instrument approach with low instrument meterological conditions, which resulted i…

The pilot’s deviation from the final approach course during a night instrument approach with low instrument meterological conditions, which resulted in an impact with heavily wooded terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the approach after being warned of his flightpath deviations and his lack of experience in instrument conditions at night.

Mar 09, 2022 Tumeremo, OF YV-1618 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 08, 2022 Englewood, CO N210GE Minor destroyed A total loss of engine power on short final for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
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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