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
Apr 12, 2018 Sterling, AK N8702Z Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land due to the sun glare.
Apr 09, 2018 Big Lake, AK N4133V Incident destroyed The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Apr 05, 2018 SANTIAGO, SP EC-MOQ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 30, 2018 Salina, CA N9986N Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Mar 30, 2018 Nephi, UT N5292N Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Mar 29, 2018 New Bedford, MA N803BW Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
Mar 23, 2018 Canton, MS N77NP Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion. Contributing to the pilot's decision to land with a tailwi…

The pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion. Contributing to the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind was a partial loss of engine power due to his failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
Mar 22, 2018 Kansas City, MO N372WP Incident substantial The landing gear collapse due to the separation of the end fitting bolt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Mar 20, 2018 Rapid City, SD N3024Y Incident substantial The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
Mar 19, 2018 Vernon, TX N1103F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
Mar 16, 2018 Shelburne, VT N761DV Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Mar 13, 2018 Orlando, FL N5382A Incident substantial The improper adjustment of the fuel pump by maintenance personnel, which resulted in an overly rich fuel/air mixture and a total loss of engine power.
Mar 12, 2018 Rockford, IL N96772 Incident substantial The pilot’s unnecessary action during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Mar 12, 2018 Madison, SD N2011N Incident substantial The flight instructor’s delayed aborted takeoff on a soft, wet, grass runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Mar 12, 2018 Green Valley, AZ N418DD Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a tailwind.
Mar 12, 2018 Snohomish, WA N6509L Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and in his failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.
Mar 11, 2018 Bedford, MA N249FS Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in substantial damage.
Mar 09, 2018 Mount Vernon, WA N9463C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Mar 07, 2018 England, AR N1889Y Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel system during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during departure and …

The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel system during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during departure and a subsequent impact with terrain.
Mar 07, 2018 Lakeland, FL N2221R Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Mar 07, 2018 Kent, OH N103KS Incident substantial A deer collided with aircraft during landing at night.
Mar 07, 2018 SINTON, TX N66786 Incident substantial
The inadequate service and repair of the airplane's carburetor, which led to a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and resulted in a forced la…

The inadequate service and repair of the airplane's carburetor, which led to a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and resulted in a forced landing.
Mar 04, 2018 Southport, AS VH-LHQ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 02, 2018 Broome, Australia, AS VH-LBY Incident — Investigation pending
Feb 28, 2018 Abbeville, FR N609PC Incident minor Investigation pending
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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