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
May 26, 2018 Westminster, MD N789EP Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 22, 2018 Bemidgi, MN N5999T Incident substantial
The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a side load and subsequent failure …

The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a side load and subsequent failure of the left main landing gear extension casting.
May 21, 2018 Sandersville, GA N427JM Incident substantial A nose landing gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
May 19, 2018 Defuniak Springs, FL N12267 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.
May 18, 2018 Crescent Mills, CA N9163X Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to the development of carburetor icing.
May 18, 2018 Wickenburg, AZ N4964D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
May 17, 2018 Prescott, WA N182EW Incident substantial The pilot’s taxiing too fast on rough terrain, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
May 17, 2018 Killeen, TX N7750F Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a maximum performance takeoff, …

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a maximum performance takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to use the appropriate flap setting in accordance with the manufacturer’s Maximum Performance Takeoff checklist.
May 16, 2018 Harlan, IA N77273 Incident substantial The pilot’s late go-around during a bounced landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
May 15, 2018 Fort Wayne, IN N9058F Incident substantial The failure of the oil cooler due to a defect in the brazed joint, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
May 12, 2018 Zelienople, PA N2485D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
May 09, 2018 Grass Valley, CA N210BG Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a long landing and a runway excursion.
May 08, 2018 Batavia, OH N377ES Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum gross weight due to his failure to perform preflight weight and balance calculatio…

The pilot’s decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum gross weight due to his failure to perform preflight weight and balance calculations, which affected the airplane’s takeoff performance, and his subsequent decision to abort the takeoff with too little runway remaining, which resulted in a runway excursion.
May 07, 2018 Albuquerque, NM N632EP Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to continue flight in mountainous terrain with downdraft conditions, which necessitated a precautionary landing on unsuitable ter…

The pilot’s decision to continue flight in mountainous terrain with downdraft conditions, which necessitated a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain.
May 06, 2018 Clarksville, TN N5419E Incident substantial
The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind in variable crosswind and downdraft and updraft conditions on a wet runway, which resulted in a runway ov…

The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind in variable crosswind and downdraft and updraft conditions on a wet runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.
May 05, 2018 Chandler, AZ N76SC Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting tailwind conditions.
May 05, 2018 Fulton, NY N7762X Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
May 04, 2018 Glendale, AZ N99141 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.
Apr 30, 2018 Palo Alto, CA N254EK Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 30, 2018 Gainesville, FL N2212A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path at night, which resulted in a tree strike.
Apr 29, 2018 Page, AZ N7553N Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff in gusting quarting tailwind conditions.
Apr 26, 2018 Barre Plains, MA N87266 Incident substantial The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a touchdown with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane.
Apr 22, 2018 Hagfors, SW SE-EHI Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 21, 2018 Iola, WI N1807V Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to reject the takeoff from a snow-covered grass surface, which resulted in a nose-over.
Apr 20, 2018 San Jose, CA N23AT Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during the approach to land, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
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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