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 31, 2025 Fort Morgan, CO N61657 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 30, 2025 Farmingdale, NY N6185U Incident minor Investigation pending
Aug 30, 2025 Kanab, UT N71331 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 30, 2025 Baldwin City, KS N89585 Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to continue the night landing without runway lights which resulted in the runway overrun.
Aug 29, 2025 New Smyrna Beach, FL N1607F Minor substantial
Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect and address water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine powe…

Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect and address water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb.

Aug 28, 2025 Ardmore, OK N5181A Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Aug 28, 2025 Kearney, NE N3806Y Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 28, 2025 Goliad, TX N8078L Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 27, 2025 Kearney, MO N888MT Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 27, 2025 Los Banos, CA N5203H Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 27, 2025 Barsaloi, KE 5Y-GMM Incident minor Investigation pending
Aug 27, 2025 Everett, WA N1755D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions.
Aug 27, 2025 Lubbock, TX N92356 Minor substantial The pilot’s mismanagement of available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Aug 26, 2025 Maryville, MO N1668T Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 25, 2025 Knoxville, TN N4584C Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent ground l…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent ground loop.

Aug 24, 2025 Taylor, AZ N3151N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 24, 2025 Mitu, OF HK1833 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 23, 2025 Livermore Falls, ME N170JL Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 23, 2025 Fitchburg, MA N2589V Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
Aug 23, 2025 Lakeview, OR N185GG Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.
Aug 23, 2025 Milledgeville, GA N7664Q Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 22, 2025 Bangor, ME N714HE Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 22, 2025 Spring Hill, FL N2460A Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.
Aug 21, 2025 Gaithersburg, MD N505LP Incident substantial The flight instructor’s distraction during landing, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway excursion.
Aug 21, 2025 Air Force Academy, CO N1401E Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection.
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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