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 02, 2020 San Diego, CA N3086W Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind and excessive braking action, which resulted in the airplane nosing o…

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind and excessive braking action, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

Jul 01, 2020 Meadville, PA N9127H Incident substantial The pilot's distraction while taxiing, which resulted in a taxiway excursion.
Jul 01, 2020 Round Rock, TX N19AS Fatal (1) destroyed
Improper maintenance that led to a loss of engine power due to a failed left engine magneto, the pilot’s improper application of single engine emergen…

Improper maintenance that led to a loss of engine power due to a failed left engine magneto, the pilot’s improper application of single engine emergency procedures, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a collision with trees.

Jul 01, 2020 Chesapeake, VA N9391H Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jun 29, 2020 Pittsfield, MA N29334 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.
Jun 28, 2020 Vijayanagar, IN VT-JSS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 26, 2020 Cancun, MX XB-PPF Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 24, 2020 Imnaha, OR N9169G Serious (2) substantial
The pilot’s excessively high pitch attitude and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’…

The pilot’s excessively high pitch attitude and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue and his incomplete actions to abort the takeoff.

Jun 24, 2020 Winfield, TX N958HP Serious (1) substantial
The total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which led to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the low alt…

The total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which led to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred.

Jun 23, 2020 Balleza, Chihuahua, MX XB-PWE Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 23, 2020 Hollywood, FL N5314M Incident substantial
The student pilot's improper landing flare, and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent nose landing gear …

The student pilot's improper landing flare, and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent nose landing gear collapse.

Jun 22, 2020 SHELBY, NC N1718Q Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Jun 22, 2020 Burlington, VT N7955V Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in crosswind conditions.
Jun 20, 2020 Millersport, OH N51033 Minor destroyed The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Jun 20, 2020 Doub, FR F-BXNO Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 19, 2020 Churchville, MD N21585 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 18, 2020 Coeur D Alene, ID N6602B Incident substantial Improper maintenance of the landing gear system which resulted in a partial gear collapse during landing.
Jun 17, 2020 McAlpin, FL N25449 Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing poor airplane acceleration, the reason for which could not be determined based on available…

The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing poor airplane acceleration, the reason for which could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely inadvertent initiation of the takeoff with the ignition switch in 1 position rather than both.

Jun 16, 2020 Maricopa, AZ N117KP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the airplane’s retractable landing gear before landing.
Jun 15, 2020 Butte, MT N87395 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during final approach which resulted in a damage to the left main landing gear, and its su…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during final approach which resulted in a damage to the left main landing gear, and its subsequent collapse during landing.

Jun 15, 2020 Fairbanks, AK N3186D Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive carburetor to icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine powe…

The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive carburetor to icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

Jun 14, 2020 Lynden, WA N1958Q Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of at…

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and a landing gear collapse.

Jun 12, 2020 Bowling Green, MO N65773 Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Jun 12, 2020 McCurtain, OK N2085J Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during a low altitude aerial application maneuver and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical an…

The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during a low altitude aerial application maneuver and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodymanic stall at too low of an altiutde to recover.

Jun 12, 2020 Reedsburg, WI N738VY Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted a hard, bounced landing.
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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