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
Jan 19, 2021 Tapachula, Chiapas, MX XB-NQD Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 17, 2021 Richmond Hill, GA N919DC Incident substantial The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
Jan 14, 2021 Kelso, WA N5930R Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
Jan 12, 2021 Chibuya, OF ZS-IZG Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 10, 2021 Old Bethpage, NY N421DP Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.
Jan 09, 2021 Rajshahi, OF S2-AFK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 09, 2021 Guainia, CO HK1526 Incident Investigation pending
Jan 09, 2021 Warm Springs, OR N3RB Fatal (1) destroyed A loss of airplane control due to pilot incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined.
Jan 08, 2021 Palouse, WA N4344B Minor substantial
The student pilot’s improper landing flare and loss of directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action resulted in a runway ex…

The student pilot’s improper landing flare and loss of directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.

Jan 08, 2021 Bojaca-Cundinamarca, CO HK3856G Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 02, 2021 Moab, UT N833RT Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper application of full throttle during takeoff, which resulted in loss of engine power due to an excessive fuel flow and overly rich…

The pilot’s improper application of full throttle during takeoff, which resulted in loss of engine power due to an excessive fuel flow and overly rich fuel mixture.

Dec 31, 2020 Hope, AK N949AF Minor substantial The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the certified flight instructor’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
Dec 31, 2020 Opa Locka, FL N75TL Incident minor
An uncontained left engine failure caused by a low cycle fatigue crack that originated from a manufacturing machining groove on the high pressure comp…

An uncontained left engine failure caused by a low cycle fatigue crack that originated from a manufacturing machining groove on the high pressure compressor impeller aft face. Contributing to the incident was service bulletin borescope inspection criteria that was insufficient to detect the presence of machining grooves on the high pressure compressor impeller at the time the incident engine was inspected in May 2004.

Dec 29, 2020 Cypress, TX N3702R Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Dec 29, 2020 Rancador, PR, BR PT-KCK Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 29, 2020 Stowe, PA N6327F Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.
Dec 27, 2020 Pleasant Valley, NY N8311X Minor substantial A total loss of engine power due to failure of the magnetos, which were not overhauled in accordance with the manufacturer’s time specifications.
Dec 26, 2020 Locust Grove, GA N75825 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.
Dec 26, 2020 Sela, OF PK-SNR Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 22, 2020 Culpeper, VA N505LP Incident substantial The pilot’s decision to land the airplane in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity.
Dec 22, 2020 Madisonville, TN N4580C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.
Dec 22, 2020 Uberlandia, OF PR-HFT Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 21, 2020 Midway, GA N2246S Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contri…

The pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to complete the flight to work in an emergency room.

Dec 21, 2020 Peyton, CO N5937G Incident substantial
The student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention …

The student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention to the incorrect flap setting.

Dec 18, 2020 Albion, NE N9590A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a tailwind.
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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