Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2021 | Council Bluffs, IA | N767CG | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing. |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Samos Island, OF | 4X-CHZ | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 12, 2021 | Ozark, AR | N2998D | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate takeoff performance planning that resulted in a climb gradient too low to clear trees on departure, and his failure to maintain…The pilot’s inadequate takeoff performance planning that resulted in a climb gradient too low to clear trees on departure, and his failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. |
| Sep 12, 2021 | Lake Havasu City, AZ | N2085Q | Fatal (1) | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power during the airplane's initial climb due to wear of internal engine components, which prevented the engine from developi…A partial loss of engine power during the airplane's initial climb due to wear of internal engine components, which prevented the engine from developing full-rated power and resulted in a loss of altitude. |
| Sep 11, 2021 | Ayer, MA | N912VW | Incident | substantial | The pilot’ improper preflight and inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 11, 2021 | Kennesaw, GA | N9522L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Hot Springs, SD | N9343B | Incident | substantial |
The tensile overload failure of the main landing gear attachment bolt, which resulted in separation of the left main landing gear and a loss of contro…The tensile overload failure of the main landing gear attachment bolt, which resulted in separation of the left main landing gear and a loss of control during landing. |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Ruckinge, Kentu, UK | G-CFIO | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Itaituba, BR | PT-JIH | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 10, 2021 | LaSalle, CO | N2099J | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 09, 2021 | Provincetown, MA | N88833 | Serious (7) | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed decision to perform an aborted landing late in the landing roll with insufficient runway remaining. Contributing to the accident w…The pilot’s delayed decision to perform an aborted landing late in the landing roll with insufficient runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to execute a go-around once the approach became unstabilized, per the operator’s procedures. |
| Sep 09, 2021 | Venice, FL | N782JA | Incident | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s failure to use the correct throttle linkage hardware when reinstalling the engine, resulting in a disconnection of the throttl…Maintenance personnel’s failure to use the correct throttle linkage hardware when reinstalling the engine, resulting in a disconnection of the throttle during flight. |
| Sep 09, 2021 | Olive Branch, MS | N5233P | Minor | substantial | The airplane’s impact with a bird while on approach. |
| Sep 08, 2021 | Arlington, WA | N185BB | Incident | substantial | The fatigue fracture of the tailwheel fitting spring, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing roll. |
| Sep 07, 2021 | Tindal, AS | VH-JFU | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Sep 06, 2021 | Kingsley, IA | N7574N | Incident | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of an unsecured fuel bladder, which reduced the fuel capacity of the affected tank. |
| Sep 03, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N65987 | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an attempted go around maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact…The flight instructor’s loss of airplane control during an attempted go around maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with the runway. |
| Sep 03, 2021 | Delta, CO | N9114W | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power that resulted in a forced landing and subsequent noseover. The reason for the total loss of engine power could not be det…A total loss of engine power that resulted in a forced landing and subsequent noseover. The reason for the total loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Sep 03, 2021 | Salt Lake City, UT | N827JS | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s impact with birds during approach. |
| Sep 02, 2021 | Farmington, CT | N560AR | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot-in-command’s failure to release the parking brake before attempting to initiate the takeoff, which produced an unexpected retarding force an…The pilot-in-command’s failure to release the parking brake before attempting to initiate the takeoff, which produced an unexpected retarding force and airplane-nose-down pitching moment that prevented the airplane from becoming airborne within the takeoff distance available and not before the end of the airport terrain. Contributing to the accident were the airplane’s lack of a warning that the parking brake was not fully released and the Federal Aviation Administration’s process for certification of a derivative aircraft that did not identify the need for such an indication. |
| Sep 02, 2021 | Enterprise, OR | N3965S | Incident | substantial |
The fatigue fracture of the nose gear upper torque link, which resulted in the separation of the torque link from the shock strut and a loss of direct…The fatigue fracture of the nose gear upper torque link, which resulted in the separation of the torque link from the shock strut and a loss of directional control. |
| Sep 01, 2021 | Dunseith, ND | C-FMFT | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around with a strong gusting crosswind. |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Vereda La Pollata, Villavicencio, OF | HK1833 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 2021 | Windthorst, TX | N222L | Minor | substantial | A forced landing due to a loss of engine power on the right engine for a reason that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Aug 29, 2021 | Wenatchee, WA | N51547 | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s inadequate inflight navigation and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a collision with trees. |