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 13, 1998 HILLSBORO, OR N78SC Minor substantial The disengagement of the pilot seat forward and aft movement locking pin, followed by the pilot's seat sliding to the rear of the seat track.
Aug 07, 1998 WEST MILFORD, NJ N116FR Minor substantial The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
Aug 07, 1998 BELEN, NM N60564 Minor substantial
The pilot's improper preflight in that he failed to drain the water from the fuel sumps. Factors were water contamination in the fuel tank and a sand…

The pilot's improper preflight in that he failed to drain the water from the fuel sumps. Factors were water contamination in the fuel tank and a sand bar.

Aug 06, 1998 OCEAN ISLE BCH, NC N4103F Minor substantial The pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in excessive airspeed and altitude for a full stop landing.
Aug 05, 1998 TRENTON, NE N514HP Minor substantial
the pilot misjudged the forced landing approach and stalled the airplane while attempting to lengthen his glide on final approach and inadequate prefl…

the pilot misjudged the forced landing approach and stalled the airplane while attempting to lengthen his glide on final approach and inadequate preflight planning that led to the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aug 03, 1998 WILLITS, CA N5705B Minor substantial The pilot's selection of an inadequate landing area and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll.
Aug 03, 1998 WATKINS, CO N5099E Minor substantial The pilot's loss of control during taxi due to excessive taxi speed.
Aug 02, 1998 TUSKEGEE, AL N7884U Minor substantial The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed, and his failure to abort the takeoff.
Aug 01, 1998 EAST CANTON, OH N6716E Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane.
Jul 29, 1998 BURNS, OR N756YC Minor substantial Fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
Jul 29, 1998 CORONA, CA N177JH Minor substantial The loss of engine power due to a partially closed fuel shutoff valve as a result of improper maintenance installation.
Jul 25, 1998 RAWLINS, WY CFSKC Minor destroyed
The captain's use of improper airplane performance data, resulting in inadequate takeoff capability. Factors were his decision to abort the takeoff a…

The captain's use of improper airplane performance data, resulting in inadequate takeoff capability. Factors were his decision to abort the takeoff above V1, the separation of the drag chute, a wet runway, a tailwind, and collision with objects that included two fences and a power pole.

Jul 25, 1998 ASHLAND, OR N2125C Minor substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 24, 1998 NEW LENOX, IL N4813D Minor substantial Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jul 23, 1998 YAKUTAT, AK N121W Minor substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and a premature lift-off. A factor associated with the accident is a sudden windshift.
Jul 23, 1998 FALLS CITY, NE N76601 Minor substantial the main landing gear leg fracturing and separating from the portion mounted to the fuselage for undetermined reasons.
Jul 23, 1998 ANCHORAGE, AK N206F Minor substantial The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff prior to reaching the end of the lake. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft.
Jul 19, 1998 COLORADO SPRNGS, CO N5833M Minor destroyed The separation of a portion of the right engine exhaust stack, and the ensuing fuel fire in the right engine nacelle.
Jul 18, 1998 DOVER, DE N5907R Minor substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
Jul 17, 1998 KING SALMON, AK N1763U Minor substantial
The disconnection of the mixture control cable from the mixture control arm. Factors associated with this accident were the inadequate 100 hour inspec…

The disconnection of the mixture control cable from the mixture control arm. Factors associated with this accident were the inadequate 100 hour inspections performed by company mechanics.

Jul 17, 1998 NICEVILLE, FL N704YG Minor substantial Proper touchdown point not attained. Factors were a tailwind and wet grass.
Jul 12, 1998 APPLE VALLEY, CA N1706Q Minor substantial
The improper installation of unvented fuel caps that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain …

The improper installation of unvented fuel caps that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

Jul 03, 1998 BIG CREEK, ID N92519 Minor substantial Directional control was not maintained. A wet runway surface was a factor.
Jul 03, 1998 WATKINS, CO N7780U Minor destroyed
The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in an encounter with a microburst. Contributing was the airplane's climb capability e…

The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in an encounter with a microburst. Contributing was the airplane's climb capability exceeded by the microburst, and rising terrain.

Jun 29, 1998 FLUSHING, MI N20043 Minor substantial
was a delayed go-around maneuver by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot misjudging his final approach altitude and glide …

was a delayed go-around maneuver by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot misjudging his final approach altitude and glide path, having inadequate altitude to clear the trees at the end of the runway, and inadequate training on how to fly a final approach and make a landing on the first quarter of the runway.

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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