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
Oct 23, 2005 East Hampton, NY N7345U Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering with the left engine inoperative. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the le…

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering with the left engine inoperative. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the left engine, and the pilot's lack of multiengine certification.

Oct 20, 2005 Windhoek, WA V5-AAG Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 19, 2005 Port St. Lucie, FL N5HU Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's continued flight into an area of known convective weather, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were the failure…

The pilot's continued flight into an area of known convective weather, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were the failure of the FAA center controller to provide information on depicted severe weather to the pilot and the controller's delay in providing requested navigational assistance until it was too late to provide the pilot with effective assistance in avoiding severe weather.

Oct 17, 2005 Limestone Lake, CA N9222H Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 16, 2005 Mahone, TZ 5H-APE Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 16, 2005 La Belle, FL N99173 Fatal (1) substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent to …

The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the failure of the wing flap control, which resulted in the flaps being stuck in the full down position.

Oct 14, 2005 Rootstown, OH N7768G Fatal (4) destroyed
The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see and avoid each other an…

The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see and avoid each other and a midair collision.

Oct 13, 2005 Pineville, KY N8684S Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ce…

The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and fog.

Oct 09, 2005 Union City, OH N6085R Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's failure to perform a preflight weather evaluation which led to his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his sp…

The pilot's failure to perform a preflight weather evaluation which led to his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his spatial disorientation. The low ceilings and the dark night were contributing factors.

Oct 06, 2005 Winnipeg, CA C-FEXS Fatal (1) Investigation pending
Oct 01, 2005 Crystal Springs, MS N45339 Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's failure to retract the flaps during the go-around and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contrib…

The pilot's failure to retract the flaps during the go-around and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.

Sep 30, 2005 Barinas, VE YV-1353P Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 28, 2005 Taft, CA N1238Q Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. The mountainous terrain was a factor.
Sep 28, 2005 Salmon, ID N45SE Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's failure to obtain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain.
Sep 21, 2005 Ione, WA N9527A Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's failure during low-level maneuvering flight, to maintain clearance from a pair of unmarked power lines. Factors include the pilot's intent…

The pilot's failure during low-level maneuvering flight, to maintain clearance from a pair of unmarked power lines. Factors include the pilot's intentional low altitude flight/maneuver and wires.

Sep 16, 2005 Saint Cloud, FL N1814Y Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain the airspeed while maneuvering following loss of engine power resulting in a stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and …

The pilot's failure to maintain the airspeed while maneuvering following loss of engine power resulting in a stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees and the ground.

Sep 16, 2005 La Esmeralda, VE YV412C Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 16, 2005 Rio de Janeiro, BR PT-WLX Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 15, 2005 Cleveland, TX N8285T Fatal (3) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
Sep 12, 2005 Port Hardy, CA N70365 Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 11, 2005 Lakewood, CA N6565L Fatal (2) destroyed
the certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and loss of control. Also causal was the engine's los…

the certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and loss of control. Also causal was the engine's loss of partial power due to inadequate maintenance, worn spark plugs, worn pistons, and broken piston rings.

Sep 07, 2005 Guadalajara, MX XB-CHO Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 07, 2005 Avalon, CA N9636B Fatal (2) destroyed an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
Sep 05, 2005 Blytheville, AR N9083G Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.
Sep 03, 2005 S. Hackensack, NJ N30491 Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pi…

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment from prescription medication.

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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