Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 08, 2020 | West Palm Beach, FL | N8132Q | Serious (7) | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to detect a flight control abnormality, and his failure to expediently abort the ta…The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to detect a flight control abnormality, and his failure to expediently abort the takeoff, which resulted in the co-pilot performing a delayed aborted takeoff and the subsequent runway overrun. |
| Oct 07, 2020 | Romsey, UK | G-BLOS | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 05, 2020 | Rimrock, AZ | N22979 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion. |
| Oct 04, 2020 | Bridgeport, TX | N5196S | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which led to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. |
| Oct 04, 2020 | Cedaredge, CO | N9568X | Serious (2) | destroyed | A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. |
| Oct 04, 2020 | Beechhurst, NY | N6506M | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s selection of a landing area that provided inadequate distance from obstacles and his subsequent decision to abort the landing with inadequ…The pilot’s selection of a landing area that provided inadequate distance from obstacles and his subsequent decision to abort the landing with inadequate takeoff distance available, which resulted in a high-speed collision with a concrete bulkhead. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind, which degraded the airplane’s performance and handling characteristics. |
| Oct 03, 2020 | Byers, CO | N9901E | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 03, 2020 | Hinckley, MN | N4972G | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s impact with deer while landing. |
| Oct 02, 2020 | Princeton, OR | N8678X | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to enrichen the mixture, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. |
| Oct 01, 2020 | Tok, AK | N926LL | Incident | substantial | The mechanic’s failure to properly repair the tailwheel, which resulted in a malfunction of the tailwheel and a loss of directional control. |
| Sep 30, 2020 | Higginsville, MO | N461CM | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during takeoff at night. |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Spring, TX | N75634 | Minor | substantial | The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during climb and subsequent impact with terrain. |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Big Rapids, MI | N79300 | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s impact with a deer during takeoff. |
| Sep 27, 2020 | Santa Barbara, CA | N157RC | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Sep 26, 2020 | Linköping, SW | SE-CXN | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 26, 2020 | New Smyrna Beach, FL | N89476 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s decision to depart from a non-suitable surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff roll. |
| Sep 25, 2020 | Bridgeport, CA | N300JS | Incident | substantial |
An inadvertent retraction of the flaps during a go-around by the pilot-rated passenger, which caused the airplane to settle onto the runway with the l…An inadvertent retraction of the flaps during a go-around by the pilot-rated passenger, which caused the airplane to settle onto the runway with the landing gear retracted. |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Minas City, OF | CX-AYE | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Beef Island, OF | N967FE | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Sep 23, 2020 | La Grange, NC | N5439E | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Big Lake, AK | N4380B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine powe…The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Sep 22, 2020 | Island Park, ID | N756RA | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. |
| Sep 22, 2020 | Lincolnton, GA | N2601Q | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude. |
| Sep 22, 2020 | Riyadh, SA | N9056K | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 22, 2020 | Pottstown, PA | N2772D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty, shifting wind conditions. |