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
Nov 07, 2020 Durango, OF XB-QOX Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 06, 2020 Chandler, AZ N8700G Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Nov 03, 2020 Warrenton, GA N6484X Serious (1) destroyed The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
Oct 31, 2020 Billings, MT N124TW Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent glide path while on final approach for reasons that could not be determined from available evidence…

The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent glide path while on final approach for reasons that could not be determined from available evidence.

Oct 30, 2020 Edinburg, TX N76933 Incident substantial The collapse of the airplane’s left main landing gear for a reason that could not be determined based upon the available evidence.
Oct 30, 2020 Toussus-le-Noble, OF N517HC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 29, 2020 Las Vegas, NV N101G Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s minimum controllable airspeed while maneuvering with one engine inoperative. Also causal was the loss o…

The pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s minimum controllable airspeed while maneuvering with one engine inoperative. Also causal was the loss of power in the left engine due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident were inadequate maintenance that failed to correct an ongoing problem with the engine in the months preceding the accident.

Oct 29, 2020 Port Moresby, OF P2-MEH Incident minor Investigation pending
Oct 28, 2020 Lebanon, OH N3537C Incident substantial Improper maintenance that resulted in a blocked crankcase breather port and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Oct 27, 2020 Pickle Lake, CA CFPCC Incident Investigation pending
Oct 27, 2020 Richland, WA N814BA Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
Oct 26, 2020 Lubbock, TX N9622T Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot’s improper decision to fly into icing conditions with an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing and a subse…

The pilot’s improper decision to fly into icing conditions with an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing and a subsequent loss of airplane control, and the pilot’s impairment from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a cracked heat exchanger. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight due to the incoming adverse weather conditions and the inadequate inspection of the cabin air heat exchanger.

Oct 25, 2020 Dunnellon, FL N724BC Fatal (1) substantial
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulte…

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.

Oct 24, 2020 Geuda Springs, KS N5910A Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to determine the airplane’s takeoff performance from an off-airport field which resulted in an aborted takeoff and impact with a f…

The pilot’s failure to determine the airplane’s takeoff performance from an off-airport field which resulted in an aborted takeoff and impact with a fence and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the delayed aborted takeoff.

Oct 24, 2020 Carefree, AZ N7029T Incident substantial The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Oct 24, 2020 Los Alamos, NM N8251M Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in the airplane landing with the landing gear retracted.
Oct 23, 2020 Cheworez, OF Z-YXY Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 20, 2020 Anchorage, AK N850WB Incident substantial
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion onto soft terr…

The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion onto soft terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot while landing.

Oct 18, 2020 Spearfish, SD N97875 Incident substantial The snowplow driver’s failure to see the airplane which resulted in a collision with the airplane.
Oct 17, 2020 Columbus, MS N26481 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
Oct 16, 2020 Houma, LA N707DA Fatal (2) substantial Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined with the available information.
Oct 15, 2020 South Hill, WA N6585L Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel supply had been completely drained of water, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeo…

The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel supply had been completely drained of water, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to water contamination.

Oct 13, 2020 Williston, FL N6158G Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Oct 11, 2020 Troutbeck, UK G-CIIR Fatal (1) unk Investigation pending
Oct 11, 2020 Bishop, CA N22963 Minor substantial
A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadvertent closure of the mixture control which starved the engine of fuel and resulted in a hard landing a…

A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadvertent closure of the mixture control which starved the engine of fuel and resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain.

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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