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
Aug 07, 2020 Hanna, UT N761RG Serious (2) substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed after a partial loss of power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an exceedance of the air…

The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed after a partial loss of power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall from which the pilot could not recover.

Aug 05, 2020 Kenai, AK N9712G Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper decision to place a passenger and baggage in the rear baggage compartment, which resulted in an aft center of gravity, an increas…

The pilot’s improper decision to place a passenger and baggage in the rear baggage compartment, which resulted in an aft center of gravity, an increase in directional instability, and affected the pilot’s ability to maintain directional control, resulting in a ground loop during the landing roll.

Aug 03, 2020 Kalispell, MT N185GK Incident substantial The pilot's excessive speed while landing on a wet grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
Aug 02, 2020 Valdau, RS RA-67551 Incident Investigation pending
Aug 02, 2020 Conway, AR N13184 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Aug 02, 2020 Steiermark, AU OE-DON Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 02, 2020 San Jose, CA N55231 Incident substantial The airplane’s collision with a bird while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern.
Aug 01, 2020 Susanville, CA N60934 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a subsequent collapse of the right main landing …

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear.

Aug 01, 2020 Bentonville, AR N829PA Incident substantial The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.
Jul 31, 2020 Memphis, MO N90834 Minor substantial The pilot did not remove the rudder gust lock during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a tree.
Jul 30, 2020 Tarapaca-Amazonas, CO HK2129 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 30, 2020 Ennis, MT N337V Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot-in-command’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while attempting an evasive maneuver from a boxed canyon, which resulted in an aerodyna…

The pilot-in-command’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while attempting an evasive maneuver from a boxed canyon, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command’s failure to monitor the environment before flying into mountainous terrain.

Jul 29, 2020 Hudson, NY N6705E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.
Jul 28, 2020 Abbotsford, CA C-GOFK Fatal (1) Investigation pending
Jul 27, 2020 Hartington, NE N9278G Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to ensure that the engine oil cap was installed before takeoff, which resulted in the oil obscuring the pilot’s view through the w…

The pilot's failure to ensure that the engine oil cap was installed before takeoff, which resulted in the oil obscuring the pilot’s view through the windshield and necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s complacency and self-induced pressure to complete the flight.

Jul 27, 2020 Corsica, SD N53163 Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
Jul 26, 2020 Lakeland, FL N2629V Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the attempted engine start.
Jul 25, 2020 Blatten - VS, SZ HB-TLF Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 25, 2020 Holbox, MX XA-FTG Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 24, 2020 Salinas, PR N1813Q Incident substantial Contamination and corrosion within the fuel system that resulted in a blockage, starvation of fuel to the engine, and the total loss of engine power.
Jul 22, 2020 Clearwater, OR N9747H Incident substantial The pilot's improper pitch attitude during the soft-field landing roll, which resulted in the tail striking the runway.
Jul 22, 2020 Djugun, AS VH-LBY Incident minor Investigation pending
Jul 21, 2020 Pottstown, PA N4092D Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for nonlevel flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvat…

The pilot's failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for nonlevel flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Jul 21, 2020 Cambridge, MN N2943C Incident substantial
The pilot's loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane with a slight left quartering a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was …

The pilot's loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane with a slight left quartering a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Jul 20, 2020 Bear Valley, AK N2929C Incident substantial The pilot's over application of brakes during taxi, which resulted in a nose over.
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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