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
May 12, 2017 Boca Raton, FL N23759 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a tailwind.
May 12, 2017 Monument Valley, UT N9390E Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
May 09, 2017 Columbia, CA N185RX Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in tailwind and crosswind conditions.
May 09, 2017 Homerville, GA N714DW Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine, which resulted in a fatigue crack and subsequent failure of t…

A total loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine, which resulted in a fatigue crack and subsequent failure of the No. 4 cylinder.
May 07, 2017 Big Rapids, MI N873SL Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to obtain updated weather information while practicing takeoffs and landings and his subsequent failure to maintain directional co…

The pilot’s failure to obtain updated weather information while practicing takeoffs and landings and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
May 05, 2017 Taos, NM N9268A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
May 04, 2017 Prescott, AZ N4498C Incident substantial The pilot’s use of excessive speed during a right turn from the runway to the taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
May 03, 2017 Portage County Airport, OH N421KR Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.
May 03, 2017 Kaunakakai, HI N173LL Incident substantial The student pilot’s incorrect flap configuration during the go-around, which resulted in a hard, forced landing.
May 02, 2017 Atlanta, GA N704RB Incident substantial The student’s incorrect use of the go-around procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Apr 28, 2017 Jean, NV N796SP Incident substantial The pilot’s runway selection, which resulted in landing with a tailwind and an unstabilized approach and subsequent runway overrun.
Apr 28, 2017 Marathon, NY N3224T Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude and airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Apr 28, 2017 Columbia, KY N64144 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain a flare during landing in variable, gusting wind conditions.
Apr 23, 2017 Marsing, ID N4017Y Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, the failure of the right main landing gear wheel, and a ground loop.
Apr 21, 2017 Killeen, TX N3308U Incident substantial The pilot's incorrect landing flare in gusting wind conditions.
Apr 20, 2017 Salida, CO N9589T Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Apr 20, 2017 Yankeetown, FL N6013E Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preac…

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Apr 15, 2017 Minden, LA N7358E Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and in-flight fuel monitoring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Apr 12, 2017 Manchester, CA N7945V Incident substantial The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power.
Apr 12, 2017 La Porte, TX N95551 Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that did not detect water cont…

A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that did not detect water contamination.
Apr 12, 2017 Kenai, AK N2144Z Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with crosswind conditions.
Apr 11, 2017 Houston, TX N92873 Incident substantial The pilot’s delayed attempt to abort the takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Apr 08, 2017 South Lakeland, FL N1362G Incident substantial
The failure of the left main landing gear on landing for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of damage sustained during the acciden…

The failure of the left main landing gear on landing for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of damage sustained during the accident.
Apr 07, 2017 Atlanta, GA N56H Incident substantial
The pilot's diverted attention during the landing approach, which resulted in his failure to configure the landing gear and a subsequent a gear-up lan…

The pilot's diverted attention during the landing approach, which resulted in his failure to configure the landing gear and a subsequent a gear-up landing.
Apr 06, 2017 Granby, CO N829BA 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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