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
Oct 29, 1995 VIENNA, AU N5736M Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 25, 1995 OCONOMOWOC, WI N4555C Minor substantial
a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which to make the forced landing…

a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which to make the forced landing.

Oct 25, 1995 AUBURN, CA N42712 Minor substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a hard landing. His physical impairment was a factor.
Oct 24, 1995 LIBERAL, KS N1613M Minor substantial the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve.
Oct 22, 1995 TUSCALOOSA, AL N70535 Minor substantial Fatigue failure of the number one piston assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Oct 20, 1995 TAHOKA, TX N2030J Minor substantial the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires. Factors were the loss of aileron control and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
Oct 16, 1995 BREA, CA N704QJ Minor substantial
fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures and his failure to use the performance charts in the pilot operating handbook to determ…

fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures and his failure to use the performance charts in the pilot operating handbook to determine fuel consumption rates for the selected cruise power setting.

Oct 16, 1995 DAYTON, OH N5363Q Minor substantial
the student pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision making during the approach to landing/go around. Related factors are his inadequate compensa…

the student pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision making during the approach to landing/go around. Related factors are his inadequate compensation for crosswind wind conditions.

Oct 14, 1995 EASTMAN, GA N33LU Minor destroyed
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, AND THE DECISION NOT TO REFUEL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS FUEL E…

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, AND THE DECISION NOT TO REFUEL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS FUEL EXHAUSTION, AND THE PILOT- IN-COMMAND'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE AIRPLANE WITH THE FUEL GAUGES INOPERATIVE.

Oct 14, 1995 DIXON, CA N1782V Minor substantial fuel starvation due to debris blocking the carburetor main jet.
Oct 08, 1995 CROCKETT, TX N738DF Minor substantial
failure of both magnetos to operate properly due to inadequate maintenance by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain …

failure of both magnetos to operate properly due to inadequate maintenance by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.

Oct 06, 1995 HEALY, AK N704UQ Minor substantial A failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.
Oct 06, 1995 HOONAH, AK N4024J Minor substantial
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors relating to the accident were: improper weight and balance configuration, and unsuitab…

the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors relating to the accident were: improper weight and balance configuration, and unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.

Oct 01, 1995 SAVANNAH, GA N9553H Minor substantial
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle (road sign) during the…

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle (road sign) during the landing.

Sep 28, 1995 PHOENIX, AZ N6500W Minor substantial the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations. The soft terrain was a factor in this accident.
Sep 23, 1995 KONA, HI N10637 Minor substantial
the failure of the student pilot to properly execute a planned steep approach and long landing so as to avoid wake turbulence behind the preceding lar…

the failure of the student pilot to properly execute a planned steep approach and long landing so as to avoid wake turbulence behind the preceding large aircraft.

Sep 13, 1995 BOYNE FALLS, MI N76919 Minor substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
Sep 11, 1995 SALIDA, CO N8554G Minor substantial
FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY PLAN THE FLIGHT AND THE AIRCRAFT ALTITUDE CAPABILITY. FACTORS ARE: HIGH ALTITUDE, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, INADEQUATE…

FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY PLAN THE FLIGHT AND THE AIRCRAFT ALTITUDE CAPABILITY. FACTORS ARE: HIGH ALTITUDE, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, INADEQUATE TRAINING IN MOUNTAIN FLYING, AND LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA.

Sep 09, 1995 KERRVILLE, TX N4918G Minor substantial the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his failure to use all the available runway. A factor was the dark night.
Sep 08, 1995 YALE, MI N97109 Minor substantial loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply leading to fuel exhaustion. The inadvertent stall during the forced landing was a factor.
Sep 08, 1995 MARIPOSA, CA N9088G Minor destroyed
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-aro…

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-around, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush.

Sep 04, 1995 SALEM, OR N9222H Minor substantial A LOSS OF POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Sep 03, 1995 WALWORTH, WI N5465B Minor substantial loss of engine power which occurred for an undetermined reason. A factor was the soft terrain in the emergency landing site.
Sep 03, 1995 STEHEKIN, WA N4016J Minor substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AFTER TAKEOFF.
Sep 03, 1995 STAPLES, MN N9425B Minor substantial
the pilot's delay in the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing in a …

the pilot's delay in the application of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing in a swampy area. The carburetor icing (weather) condition was a related factor.

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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