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
Jul 04, 2021 Lander, WY N7802K Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
Jul 04, 2021 Coeur D Alene, ID N9007T Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point due to excessive airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an object ne…

The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point due to excessive airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an object near the end of the runway.

Jul 03, 2021 Hoonah, AK N1199Q Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jul 02, 2021 Cyprus, GR SX-ECI Incident minor Investigation pending
Jul 02, 2021 Fort Lauderdale, FL N4550Q Incident substantial
The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a fogged wind screen and sun glare, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision w…

The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a fogged wind screen and sun glare, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a taxiway sign.

Jul 01, 2021 North Pole, AK N2746D Serious (4) destroyed
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s takeoff performance limitations, which prevented the airplane from gaining sufficient altitude to clear the t…

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s takeoff performance limitations, which prevented the airplane from gaining sufficient altitude to clear the trees off the departure end of the runway.

Jul 01, 2021 Carrollton, AL N561QL Incident substantial
The pilot’s incorrect preflight planning and poor in-flight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the damage was the inadvertent enc…

The pilot’s incorrect preflight planning and poor in-flight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the damage was the inadvertent encounter with a hole during the forced landing.

Jul 01, 2021 Missoula, MT N2388L Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altit…

The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.

Jul 01, 2021 Tyler, TX N42084 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed on approach resulting in an extended touchdown, bounced landing, and runway excursion.
Jun 30, 2021 Terreton, ID N1972L Serious (2) substantial
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact wit…

The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

Jun 29, 2021 St. Augustine, FL N25513 Fatal (2) destroyed The flight instructor’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the landing approach.
Jun 28, 2021 Dillingham, AK N8216J Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terr…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

Jun 28, 2021 Bentleyville, PA N22307 Serious (2) substantial
The flight instructor and student pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning which resulted in a takeoff attempt with insufficient available ru…

The flight instructor and student pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning which resulted in a takeoff attempt with insufficient available runway, a loss of control, and impact with terrain.

Jun 27, 2021 Lima, PE OB-2171 Minor unk Investigation pending
Jun 26, 2021 Ririe, ID N3208Y Incident substantial The pilot’s encounter with a tailwind during takeoff roll, which resulted in an aborted takeoff, collision with a ditch and subsequent nose over.
Jun 25, 2021 Teuge, NL PH-FST Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 25, 2021 Mount Pocono, PA N5185U Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of aircraft control following a bounced landing.
Jun 23, 2021 Cedarton, OF VH-CYO Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 23, 2021 Apple Valley, CA N881HP Incident substantial The pilot's distraction due to adjusting the radio while taxing at night, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.
Jun 21, 2021 Warren, ID N2087F Serious (2) destroyed
The pilot's decision to continue the approach for landing with excess airspeed, which resulted in an aborted landing and subsequent collision with tre…

The pilot's decision to continue the approach for landing with excess airspeed, which resulted in an aborted landing and subsequent collision with trees.

Jun 20, 2021 Moose Creek Ranger Station, ID N79523 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced hard landing and subsequent nose over.
Jun 19, 2021 Portland, IN N310LC Incident substantial The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.
Jun 18, 2021 Yulee, FL N1300Q Fatal (2) destroyed
The flight instructor’s decision to conduct slow flight training at an altitude below the flight school’s minimum recovery altitude and his delayed re…

The flight instructor’s decision to conduct slow flight training at an altitude below the flight school’s minimum recovery altitude and his delayed remedial action when an aerodynamic stall occurred.

Jun 18, 2021 Bataypora, BR PR-ACK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 18, 2021 Jupiter, FL N2797E Serious (1) substantial
The flight instructor’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the improper service an…

The flight instructor’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the improper service and subsequent inadequate inspection of the single-drive, dual magneto, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

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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