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 30, 2017 Carlsbad, CA N497TC Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions.
Jul 29, 2017 Eagle Lake, TX N72BD Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in variable wind conditions.
Jul 28, 2017 McKinney, TX N6368K Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in bounced landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.
Jul 27, 2017 San Andreas, CA N5596C Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare during an aborted go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 26, 2017 Nampa, ID N208SS Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 24, 2017 Powell, WY N6470E Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to relinquish the flight controls, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 23, 2017 Sandy, OR N10AR Incident substantial The pilot’s improper bank control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
Jul 22, 2017 Arctic Village, AK N5227R Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after an aborted takeoff.
Jul 22, 2017 Arbuckle, CA N42143 Incident substantial The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff and his failure to properly conduct a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Jul 21, 2017 New York, NY N802TW Incident substantial The airplane’s encounter with boat wake and multiple swells during a water takeoff.
Jul 20, 2017 Tamarac, FL N714UY Incident substantial
The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the airplane's fuel system was free of water contamination before departing, which resulted in a total …

The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the airplane's fuel system was free of water contamination before departing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
Jul 20, 2017 Factoryville, PA N4876F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Jul 17, 2017 Leavenworth, KS N4432C Incident substantial The pilot’s inadvertent toe brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
Jul 16, 2017 Wasilla, AK N401WC Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to manage fuel quantity in flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the acci…

The pilot’s failure to manage fuel quantity in flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow manufacturer guidance for restoring engine power after emptying a fuel tank.
Jul 16, 2017 Albuquerque, NM N166Z Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
Jul 16, 2017 San Diego, CA N5396E Incident minor The other pilot's failure to maintain separation from a stationary airplane during the taxi to the runway.
Jul 16, 2017 Naples, ME N736NK Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing.
Jul 11, 2017 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA N732FJ Incident substantial Failure of the left landing gear door actuator, which resulted in a loss of all hydraulic pressure and subsequent gear collapse on landing.
Jul 11, 2017 Nampa, ID N185LC Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel airplane during the landing roll.
Jul 11, 2017 Friday Harbor, WA N2714D Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.
Jul 09, 2017 Baker City, OR N4683B Incident substantial The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.
Jul 09, 2017 Manassas, VA N80399 Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
Jul 08, 2017 Bettles, AK N9664X Incident destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath during the approach to the runway over glassy water and in glaring sun conditions.
Jul 07, 2017 Pine Bluff, AR N2811C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 07, 2017 Yuba City, CA N333GK Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before 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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