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 07, 2022 Middle River, MD N22AU Incident substantial
And undetermined failure of the brake system. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilots to locate and operate the emergency brake con…

And undetermined failure of the brake system. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilots to locate and operate the emergency brake control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain and an object.

Mar 07, 2022 San Carlos, CA N653ND Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.
Mar 05, 2022 HAZARD, KY N767RT Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Mar 05, 2022 Newhalen, AK N1853Q Serious (4) substantial
The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss o…

The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.

Mar 04, 2022 Pinckneyville, IL N99104 Incident substantial The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.
Mar 03, 2022 Norseman, OF VH-JVR Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 02, 2022 Desert Camp, CA N8814X Incident substantial The airplane’s loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Feb 28, 2022 Campbellton, TX N108RF Incident substantial
The pilot’s fuel mismanagement, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with trees during a forced…

The pilot’s fuel mismanagement, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with trees during a forced landing.

Feb 28, 2022 Madisonville, TN N68218 Minor substantial A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Feb 28, 2022 Kokomo, IN N72831 Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to perform the takeoff on the soft, wet, turf runway, with the tailwheel equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.
Feb 28, 2022 Tierra Nueva, MX UNREG Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 26, 2022 Comoros, CN 5H-MZA Fatal (14) unk Investigation pending
Feb 26, 2022 Telangana, IN VT-FAO Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 26, 2022 Banning, CA N9010H Minor substantial The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a parked vehicle and hanger.
Feb 24, 2022 Oceanside, CA N10JA Serious (2) substantial
The pilot’s intentional inflight operation of the propeller in beta, which led to an aerodynamic lock, his inability to restore forward thrust, and su…

The pilot’s intentional inflight operation of the propeller in beta, which led to an aerodynamic lock, his inability to restore forward thrust, and subsequent collision with terrain.

Feb 18, 2022 Les Saintes Terre-de-Haut, GP F-OOOO Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 16, 2022 Utrera, SP D-EATU Fatal (1) unk Investigation pending
Feb 15, 2022 Concepción ( CLCP ), BL CP-3002 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 12, 2022 Murphysboro, IL N737SY Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during approach for landing.
Feb 12, 2022 Paderborn, GE N16ED Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 11, 2022 Buenos Aires, OF LV-JUO Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 11, 2022 New Bern, NC N2509N Incident substantial The loss of brake pressure on the left brake due to a failed O-ring seal.
Feb 10, 2022 Honesdale, PA N5276C Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.
Feb 10, 2022 Carrizozo, NM N4750B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Feb 09, 2022 Burleson, TX N11373 Incident substantial The student pilot accidentally pulling the mixture control in the landing pattern which resulted in a loss of engine power and forced landing.
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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