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
Jul 17, 2018 Chicago, IL N969RR Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing.
Jul 17, 2018 Nashville, TN N7880G Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Jul 16, 2018 Odessa, TX N182GQ Incident substantial An on-ground fire for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Jul 14, 2018 Burlington, WA N5202B Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during an aborted takeoff.
Jul 13, 2018 Batavia, OH N12064 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 12, 2018 Rockford, OH N2483J Incident minor
The total loss of engine power, which resulted from the separation of the No. 2 connecting rod due to oil starvation as a result of insufficient clamp…

The total loss of engine power, which resulted from the separation of the No. 2 connecting rod due to oil starvation as a result of insufficient clamping force of the engine's through-bolts.
Jul 11, 2018 Lincoln, IL N2394G Incident substantial The pilot’s improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Jul 09, 2018 Cut Bank, MT N180GB Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 08, 2018 San Luis Obispo, CA N411BP Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 08, 2018 Beaver Falls, PA N984BT Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Jul 04, 2018 Chicago, IL N208EE Incident substantial The service truck driver’s evasive maneuver to avoid a bag cart tug, which resulted in the truck impacting a parked airplane.
Jul 02, 2018 Lago Vista, TX N2469C Incident substantial The separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing due to a preexisting fatigue crack.
Jul 02, 2018 Troy, MI N6508K Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing during an aborted go-around.
Jul 01, 2018 Chugiak, AK N5020D Incident substantial The pilot's mismanagement of the engine controls due to distraction in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway.
Jul 01, 2018 Clifton, TX N7625Q Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 30, 2018 Panama City, FL N89887 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Jun 30, 2018 Swainsboro, GA N6167L Incident substantial
The pilot's unstabilized approach during the initial landing with a right quartering tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent go-arou…

The pilot's unstabilized approach during the initial landing with a right quartering tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent go-around and the collapse of the nose landing gear during the subsequent landing.
Jun 30, 2018 Sacramento, CA N4962L Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Jun 30, 2018 Baldwin City, KS N107BL Incident substantial
The loss of hydraulic accumulator pressure for reasons that could not be determined, which prevented the propeller from unfeathering, and the pilot's …

The loss of hydraulic accumulator pressure for reasons that could not be determined, which prevented the propeller from unfeathering, and the pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around, which resulted in an off-airport landing and the airplane impacting trees and a fence. Contributing to the accident was the loss of tension at the flap switch pivot, which prevented it from holding position.
Jun 28, 2018 Pocahontas, AR N6386C Incident substantial
The pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes while landing, which resulted in both brakes locking up, a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, …

The pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes while landing, which resulted in both brakes locking up, a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a nose over.
Jun 25, 2018 Orlando, FL N60E Incident substantial
The pilot's delayed decision to discontinue the takeoff when confronted with abnormal acceleration and airspeed indication; the reason for the abnorma…

The pilot's delayed decision to discontinue the takeoff when confronted with abnormal acceleration and airspeed indication; the reason for the abnormal acceleration could not be determined based on the available information.
Jun 23, 2018 Fairbanks, AK N3125D Incident substantial The failure of the brake line tube due to an improper flare.
Jun 23, 2018 Jacksonville, FL N5682B Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to insufficient evidence.
Jun 21, 2018 Anchorage, AK N4427B Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jun 20, 2018 Bruington, VA N8090X Incident substantial The pilot’s improper decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.
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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