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
Jul 20, 2020 Bloomington, IN N8193A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain/maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
Jul 19, 2020 Wellington, FL N1655V Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing.
Jul 18, 2020 Arlington, TX N140AB Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a forced landing with a quartering tailwind, following a partial loss of engine power due t…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a forced landing with a quartering tailwind, following a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.

Jul 17, 2020 Glenwood Springs, CO N86WM Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing resulting in a nose over.
Jul 17, 2020 Osceola, WI N1926N Incident substantial The pilots did not maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Jul 15, 2020 Rochester, IN N2231T Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.
Jul 14, 2020 Palmer, AK N360DC Incident substantial The pilot's loss of control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and left main landing gear collapse.
Jul 14, 2020 Hayward, CA N530CA Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which…

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway.

Jul 13, 2020 Fort Lauderdale, FL N5280D Incident substantial
The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the tower…

The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the tower controller’s failure to provide information to each pilot regarding the position and intention of the other pilot.

Jul 13, 2020 Port Townsend, WA N185KL Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a nose over.
Jul 12, 2020 Concord, CA N9559D Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane drifted off of runway centerline and subsequently collided with a taxiway s…

The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane drifted off of runway centerline and subsequently collided with a taxiway sign during a go-around.

Jul 12, 2020 Falmouth, KY N30309 Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to ensure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel e…

The pilot’s failure to ensure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Jul 11, 2020 Galway, EI EI-EZU Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 11, 2020 Nenana, AK N756DJ Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a soft field takeoff on a dirt airstrip, which resulted in an impact with a vehicle.
Jul 11, 2020 Pickens, SC N737WA Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 10, 2020 Dustin, OK N2690J Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s continued takeoff without ensuring obstacles could be avoided due to his use of a sedating medication, which likely diminished his reactio…

The pilot’s continued takeoff without ensuring obstacles could be avoided due to his use of a sedating medication, which likely diminished his reaction time and flying performance.

Jul 09, 2020 Pembina, ND C-GWWE Serious (1) destroyed The pilot’s failure to maintain control during an aerial spray turnaround in high crosswind conditions.
Jul 09, 2020 Auburn, ME N722SA Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nosegear and nosegear collapse.
Jul 08, 2020 Absarokee, MT N7726M Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around that resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynam…

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around that resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynamically stalling which resulted in a collision with the ground.

Jul 08, 2020 Port Orchard, WA N22393 Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's delayed decision to go around from an unstable approach, which resulted in insufficient airplane performance to climb above rising terrain…

The pilot's delayed decision to go around from an unstable approach, which resulted in insufficient airplane performance to climb above rising terrain and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.

Jul 07, 2020 Lake Tahoe, CA N6328D Fatal (2) destroyed The partial loss of engine power due to carbon buildup in the No. 4 cylinder resulting from the pilot’s inadequate mixture-leaning procedures.
Jul 05, 2020 Prattville, AL N173ME Incident substantial The student pilot's failure improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 05, 2020 Coeur d'Alene, ID N6373U Fatal (8) destroyed The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid the other airplane.
Jul 05, 2020 Anchorage, AK N9185T Incident substantial The failure of the left float bottom due to corrosion, which resulted in a loss of control during the water landing.
Jul 03, 2020 Alpine, UT N6929H Fatal (4) destroyed The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering in a canyon, which resulted in a loss of airplane 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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