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
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.
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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