Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2025 | Nephi, UT | N3608U | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the nose wheel steering shaft and subsequent rotation of the nosewheel which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear during lan…A failure of the nose wheel steering shaft and subsequent rotation of the nosewheel which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear during landing. |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Tracy, CA | N6744F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Wichita, KS | N1591V | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Mount Gilead, OH | N3619J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn during initial climb and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, …The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a turn during initial climb and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Nahunta, GA | N4953N | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Denali Park, AK | N2655D | Incident | substantial | The failure of the left main landing gear spring due to a fatigue fracture during landing on uneven terrain. |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Calera, AL | N34655 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Fayetteville, TN | N5045Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Pace, FL | N262AL | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Port Graham, AK | N8630Z | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Brookshire, TX | N7299Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapsing. |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Falun, WI | N932DB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot experiencing the featureless terrain illusion during the approach which gave the perception that the airplane was at a higher altitude over …The pilot experiencing the featureless terrain illusion during the approach which gave the perception that the airplane was at a higher altitude over the glassy water surface than it was, resulting in the airplane impacting the water. |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Salvador, OF | PT-LKC | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Heber City, UT | N6349S | Incident | substantial | The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over. |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Mount Surprise, AS | VH-TSS | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 15, 2025 | Fort Morgan, CO | N1996C | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during a gusty crosswind landing. |
| Jun 15, 2025 | Willow Creek, MT | N71450 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Modesto, CA | N4909T | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for landing. |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Hyampom, CA | N78720 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and a subsequent impact with terrain dur…The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and a subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landing. |
| Jun 08, 2025 | Flagstaff, AZ | N605NB | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in variable and gusty wind, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Jun 08, 2025 | Mineral Wells, TX | N7376N | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the …The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane checklist. |
| Jun 03, 2025 | Santa Elena de Uairén, OF | YV-1983 | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Jun 02, 2025 | Charlevoix, MI | N71149 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff that resulted in multiple bounces and substantial damage to the fuselage. |
| Jun 01, 2025 | Elberta, AL | N150FJ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 29, 2025 | Tucson Estates, AZ | N6419B | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |