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 05, 2017 Jackson, MI CGBFY Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll during an attempted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's select…

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll during an attempted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of takeoff flaps after he began the takeoff roll.

Jul 05, 2017 Kankakee, IL N4207J Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent incorrect brake application, which led to the loss of dire…

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent incorrect brake application, which led to the loss of directional control.

Jul 04, 2017 Nashua, NH N9961N Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 03, 2017 Hope, AK N9620M Incident substantial The pilot’s inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.
Jul 03, 2017 Shreveport, LA N2173Z Incident substantial The student’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 02, 2017 Tucson, AZ N4482L Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and yaw control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
Jul 02, 2017 Tamuning, USA N80328 Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
Jun 30, 2017 Eagle, CO N210HG Incident substantial
The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane and engine did not rev…

The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Jun 29, 2017 Germiston, SF ZS-SOK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 29, 2017 Miami, FL N53396 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Jun 28, 2017 Emporia, VA N2460A Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed for landing and his improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 28, 2017 Alamogordo, NM N2774D Incident substantial
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action,…

The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.

Jun 25, 2017 Roseburg, OR N79938 Incident substantial An in-flight collision with a bird during the approach.
Jun 25, 2017 Ukiah, CA N4819R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
Jun 23, 2017 Henderson, NV N4356R Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
Jun 23, 2017 Doniphan, MO N1800M Incident substantial The pilot’s improper decision to take off with a known fuel leak, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 23, 2017 Page, AZ N71001 Incident substantial
The failure of the throttle control cable due to fatigue and maintenance personnel’s failure to replace the cable at the last engine overhaul, which r…

The failure of the throttle control cable due to fatigue and maintenance personnel’s failure to replace the cable at the last engine overhaul, which resulted in the pilots’ inability to control engine power and led to a precautionary landing during which the airplane impacted bushes.

Jun 22, 2017 Carlsbad, CA N380AL Incident substantial The right main landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons.
Jun 20, 2017 El Cajon, CA N5424V Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear with sufficient time to allow the landing gear to fully extend and the flight instructor's failure to v…

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear with sufficient time to allow the landing gear to fully extend and the flight instructor's failure to visually check to see if the right main landing gear were extended.

Jun 17, 2017 Buffalo, OK N6196B Incident substantial
The separation of the nose wheel axle bolt and the nose wheel during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the bolt was no…

The separation of the nose wheel axle bolt and the nose wheel during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because the bolt was not recovered.

Jun 14, 2017 Salem, OR N4877Q Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane contacting tall grass.
Jun 14, 2017 Galena, ID N9912Q Incident substantial The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a power-on stall and subsequent loss of airplane control.
Jun 12, 2017 Suffolk, NY N13306 Incident substantial
A loss of preload to the crankshaft gear attachment bolt due to improper installation, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear al…

A loss of preload to the crankshaft gear attachment bolt due to improper installation, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear alignment dowel and led to the rotation of the crankshaft gear and a subsequent total loss of engine power.

Jun 12, 2017 Rexberg, ID N305CM Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
Jun 12, 2017 Stow, OH N95821 Incident substantial The student pilot’s rudder overcorrection during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
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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