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
Feb 12, 2021 Culiacan, MX XB-LDX Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 10, 2021 La Morita, MX N735GX Incident minor Investigation pending
Feb 08, 2021 Orange, VA N841SP Incident substantial The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Feb 08, 2021 Galt, MO N8080G Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s decision to takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions consisting of low ceilings and icing and his failure to remain clear of terr…

The pilot’s decision to takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions consisting of low ceilings and icing and his failure to remain clear of terrain while attempting to remain below the clouds, which resulted in impact with terrain.
Feb 07, 2021 Belvidere, TN N44776 Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure by prematurely descending the airplane below the final approach fix altitude…

The pilot’s failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure by prematurely descending the airplane below the final approach fix altitude to fly under the low ceiling conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
Feb 07, 2021 Urbana, OH N348RM Incident substantial
The student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with a snowbank. The slippery runway condition contributed …

The student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with a snowbank. The slippery runway condition contributed to the accident.
Feb 05, 2021 Sefferweich, GE D-EHQT Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 04, 2021 Chitina, AK N9725Z Fatal (2) substantial An in-flight breakup during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
Feb 04, 2021 Riverside, CA N8107S Incident substantial Fuel starvation due to the pilot’s inadequate weather and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Feb 02, 2021 Hackberry, LA N4765N Fatal (2) destroyed
The flight instructor did not maintain control of the airplane during training maneuvers, which resulted in a rapid, steep descent and impact with ter…

The flight instructor did not maintain control of the airplane during training maneuvers, which resulted in a rapid, steep descent and impact with terrain.
Feb 02, 2021 San Felix do Xingu, BR PT-BXV Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 02, 2021 Toulouse, OF N8618G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 01, 2021 Viamao, OF PR-STO Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 31, 2021 Crescent City, CA N291FR Minor substantial The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of both magneto capacitors.
Jan 31, 2021 Ourilandia do Norte, OF PT-WUU Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 31, 2021 Silt, CO N4376Q Serious (3) destroyed The pilot’s failure to avoid powerlines while flying at low altitude.
Jan 30, 2021 Antwerp, BE 9A-JSC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 29, 2021 Clare, MI N22101 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Jan 28, 2021 Guerrero Negro, MX N141GP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 28, 2021 Lawrenceville, GA N997MC Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
Jan 27, 2021 Serra Azul, BR PT-FIB Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 27, 2021 Port Angeles, WA N9114A Fatal (1) substantial The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning.
Jan 23, 2021 Denton, NC C-GWAS Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
Jan 23, 2021 Rockingham, NC N42714 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and a runway excursion.
Jan 19, 2021 Sao Paulo, BR PP-MMS Incident — 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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