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 12, 2004 Webster, WI N3599F Fatal (1) destroyed The high velocity impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
Aug 12, 2004 Brownville Junc, ME N12959 Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane's controlled flight into rising terrain.…

The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane's controlled flight into rising terrain. Factors included the instrument meteorological conditions and the rising terrain.

Aug 09, 2004 Monarch Crest, CO N911JR Fatal (2) destroyed
the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall, and his decision to conduct flight beyond the performance capability of the aircra…

the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall, and his decision to conduct flight beyond the performance capability of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the high density altitude, and an inadvertent stall.

Aug 07, 2004 Kinnelon, NJ N6186F Fatal (2) substantial Both pilots inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.
Aug 06, 2004 Optand, SW SE-GOP Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 04, 2004 Port Angeles, WA N79404 Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. Trees, mountainous terrain, dark night conditions, clouds and VFR f…

The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. Trees, mountainous terrain, dark night conditions, clouds and VFR flight into IMC were factors.

Aug 01, 2004 Waterloo, AL N970SP Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision into water.

Jul 31, 2004 Kenai, AK N2269D Fatal (4) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control.
Jul 18, 2004 Algarrobo, CI CC-PJO Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 18, 2004 Brookville, OH N9731V Fatal (1) substantial
The student pilot's control interference while the flight instructor was maneuvering to avoid a tree, which resulted in a failure to maintain airspeed…

The student pilot's control interference while the flight instructor was maneuvering to avoid a tree, which resulted in a failure to maintain airspeed and a stall/mush.

Jul 17, 2004 Willow, AK N4588C Fatal (4) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering, and a collision with trees and terrain du…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering, and a collision with trees and terrain during an uncontrolled descent.

Jul 11, 2004 Edinburgh, NY N8358X Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's occluded left main coronary artery, which resulted in a massive heart attack and sudden death in flight.
Jul 11, 2004 Paris, AR N46174 Fatal (2) destroyed
the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his attempted flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the tre…

the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his attempted flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees resulting in the airplane's collision with the trees and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, the low altitude, the pilot's inability to see objects and the terrain, and the trees.

Jun 27, 2004 Honiton, UK G-BGED Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 22, 2004 Dunkirk, NY N99HW Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's loss of aircraft control and the subsequent overstress and separation of the wing during an encounter with convection induced turbulence.
Jun 21, 2004 Prosser, NE N731MP Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid obstructions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. The low altitude flight operat…

The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid obstructions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. The low altitude flight operation, and the transmission tower (antenna) were contributing factors.

Jun 20, 2004 Sukabumi, ID L1811 Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 16, 2004 Carson City, NV N63BB Fatal (1) destroyed the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a go-around that led to an inadvertent stall spin.
Jun 15, 2004 Trinidad, BL CP-1613 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 12, 2004 Madisonville, TN N8777U Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering on a touch and go landing resulting in a stall and collision with the ground.
Jun 02, 2004 Owatonna, MN N81685 Fatal (4) destroyed
The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command during a precision instrument approach. A contributing factor was the instrument meteor…

The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command during a precision instrument approach. A contributing factor was the instrument meteorological conditions.

Jun 02, 2004 Kutztown, PA N8681T Fatal (1) destroyed
The towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and…

The towplane pilot's failure to maintain a climb while towing a glider for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the early release of the glider and the tow plane's subsequent impact with trees.

May 30, 2004 N. Myrtle Beach, SC N361Z Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning and his in-flight decision which resulted in the loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation.
May 28, 2004 Homer Glen, IL N9548D Fatal (1) destroyed
The seized turbocharger, the altitude/clearance not maintained/obtained during approach to a forced landing on an agricultural field, and the unsuitab…

The seized turbocharger, the altitude/clearance not maintained/obtained during approach to a forced landing on an agricultural field, and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the inadequate emergency procedures by the manufacturer, the trees, and the residential area.

May 27, 2004 Marsh Harbour, BF N9690X Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
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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