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 29, 2021 Timisoara, OF D-EABG Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 28, 2021 Bernard, ID N922MA Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot’s decision to continue the flight into a canyon that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with…

The pilot’s decision to continue the flight into a canyon that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with trees an terrain.

Aug 26, 2021 Olive Branch, MS N12573 Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a direct crosswind that resulted in an impact with terrain.
Aug 25, 2021 Chino, CA N4375U Minor substantial The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Aug 24, 2021 Stow, OH N95445 Incident substantial The airplane’s impact with a deer during a night landing.
Aug 23, 2021 Hayward, CA N737GL Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing.
Aug 19, 2021 New Braunfels, TX N55245 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
Aug 18, 2021 Louisville, KY N62LU Incident substantial A loss of directional on takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.
Aug 16, 2021 Fairbanks, AK N97HA Incident substantial
The pilot’s unexpected encounter with supercooled liquid droplets (SLD), which resulted in a loss of control due to ice accumulation. Contributing to …

The pilot’s unexpected encounter with supercooled liquid droplets (SLD), which resulted in a loss of control due to ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident were: (1) the pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum airspeed for flight in icing conditions, (2) the pilot’s failure to disconnect the autopilot every 10 minutes to check for ice buildup, (3) the overweight airplane, (4) the lack of an SLD forecast product for the state of Alaska, and (5) the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to require weight and balance documentation for each flight in Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 single-engine operations.

Aug 16, 2021 Bountiful, UT N8477S Fatal (3) destroyed
The decision of both pilots to fly into a steep canyon, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maintain a sufficient altitude to clear rising …

The decision of both pilots to fly into a steep canyon, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maintain a sufficient altitude to clear rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was their delayed initial action in responding to the hazard, and their failure to recognize the danger due to mountain obscuration caused by thick haze and smoke.

Aug 15, 2021 Marbach, GE N450SC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 15, 2021 Albuquerque, NM N8029G Incident substantial
The failure of the nose gear hydraulic flex line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid which prevented the main landing gear from fully extendi…

The failure of the nose gear hydraulic flex line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid which prevented the main landing gear from fully extending and locking into place during landing.

Aug 15, 2021 Heavener, OK N50055 Minor substantial A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined.
Aug 13, 2021 Greenville, IL N77365 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi which resulted in a ground loop.
Aug 13, 2021 Soldotna, AK N3467Y Incident substantial
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing touchdown an…

The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing touchdown and a left main landing gear collapse.

Aug 12, 2021 Peji, OF CP-2667 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 11, 2021 Helena, MT N783MB Serious (3) substantial A flameout of both engines due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to the airplane’s damage.
Aug 11, 2021 Wadsworth, OH N66748 Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat when the power loss occurred.
Aug 10, 2021 West Fargo, ND N3944Y Serious (1) substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Aug 09, 2021 Melbourne, AR N5940F Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane with full flaps during the takeoff.
Aug 09, 2021 Reno, NV N5735R Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a forced landing and collision…

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.

Aug 09, 2021 Prestwick, UK G-DRAM Incident unk Investigation pending
Aug 09, 2021 La Lumbrera, OF CC-KAA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 07, 2021 Athol, ID N4110L Incident substantial The failure of the windshield during spin recovery for reasons that were not determined.
Aug 06, 2021 Metaline Falls, WA N5459C Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude during the initial climb to clear trees due to an encounter with windshear.
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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