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 20, 2016 Anchorage, AK N7565H Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Oct 20, 2016 Carrabassett, ME N1706F Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Oct 18, 2016 Pflugerville, TX N210LC Incident substantial Landing gear collapse upon landing due to a hydraulic leak that led to insufficient pressure to fully extend and lock the gear in a down position.
Oct 17, 2016 Miami, FL N46953 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Oct 14, 2016 Chickaloon, AK N488E Incident substantial The flight instructor's delay in aborting the takeoff from a turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Oct 13, 2016 Pawtucket, RI N518AR Incident substantial
The flight crew's failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed and obtain an appropriate touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runwa…

The flight crew's failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed and obtain an appropriate touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.

Oct 09, 2016 Toone, TN N65903 Incident substantial
A stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the cylinder's valvetrain components, breach of the cylinder's rocker box cover, an…

A stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the cylinder's valvetrain components, breach of the cylinder's rocker box cover, and partial loss of engine power due to oil starvation.

Oct 08, 2016 Beasley, TX N704LE Incident substantial The No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve being stuck in the “full open” position due to carbon deposits, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Oct 08, 2016 Ocean Springs, MS N3379E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing in windy conditions.
Oct 07, 2016 San Antonio, TX N4924E Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to recognize the tailwind condition and maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion…

The pilot's failure to recognize the tailwind condition and maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Oct 06, 2016 Phoenix, AZ N602ND Incident substantial
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during a go-around and a runway excursi…

The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during a go-around and a runway excursion.

Oct 05, 2016 Kapolei, HI N429ES Incident substantial The pilot’s use of an excessive pitch attitude during the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Oct 04, 2016 Galesburg, IL N400KX Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.
Oct 04, 2016 Wilmot, WI N46377 Incident substantial
A failure of the No. 1 piston pin plug due to corrosion in the cylinder barrel, which resulted in oil contamination, oil starvation to the crankshaft …

A failure of the No. 1 piston pin plug due to corrosion in the cylinder barrel, which resulted in oil contamination, oil starvation to the crankshaft connecting rod bearings, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.

Oct 03, 2016 Contamana, PE OB-1998-P Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 02, 2016 Rosamond, CA N736LZ Incident substantial
The pilot's improper use of the control lock, combined with his incomplete execution of two pre-departure procedures, which resulted in a takeoff with…

The pilot's improper use of the control lock, combined with his incomplete execution of two pre-departure procedures, which resulted in a takeoff with the control lock installed.

Oct 01, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, FL N497SJ Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse.
Sep 30, 2016 Cloquet, MN N1528H Incident substantial
A lack of lubrication in the engine for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a failure of the No…

A lack of lubrication in the engine for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a failure of the No. 4 connecting rod and a subsequent total loss of engine power.

Sep 29, 2016 Lakeport, CA N2613G Incident substantial The pilot's delayed action to add power during the approach, which resulted in an impact with terrain prior to the approach end of the runway.
Sep 26, 2016 Ellington, CT N8433Z Incident substantial
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb after an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodyna…

The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb after an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Sep 18, 2016 Auburn, CA N7560D Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Sep 16, 2016 Tooele, UT N461SP Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Sep 16, 2016 Lancaster, PA N224MH Incident substantial
A landing gear collapse during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the landing gear did n…

A landing gear collapse during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the landing gear did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Sep 13, 2016 Guatemala City, GT N210BC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 12, 2016 Olathe, KS N90391 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to reduce the throttle during the landing roll resulting in a loss of directional control.
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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