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
Jun 09, 2020 Aitkin, MN N2681D Incident substantial The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind.
Jun 09, 2020 Santa Barbara, CA N75989 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
Jun 08, 2020 Bhubaneswar, IN VT-ENF Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 08, 2020 Lubbock, TX N92356 Incident substantial The pilot's improper approach and descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 06, 2020 New Washington, IN N13520 Fatal (1) destroyed A high velocity descent and impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
Jun 05, 2020 Redlands, CA N9217B Fatal (3) substantial The noncertificated pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent impact with terrain.
Jun 04, 2020 Castroville, TX N88688 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jun 03, 2020 Wevelgem, BE N6951Y Incident — Investigation pending
Jun 03, 2020 Olive Branch, MS N3005F Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 03, 2020 Las Vegas, NV N478ER Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a soft-field takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial a…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a soft-field takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Jun 03, 2020 Sandia, TX N3107R Serious (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff from a soft airstrip that resulted in a collision with objects.
Jun 02, 2020 Tallard, FR F-HIDZ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 02, 2020 Butte, MT N8282A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in turbulent conditions.
May 31, 2020 Arlington, TX N757BE Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control during a gusty crosswind landing.
May 31, 2020 Lakeview, AR N52794 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff.
May 31, 2020 Heber City, UT N5404W Incident substantial
The pilots failure to switch the fuel pump to the 'OFF' position during landing, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a f…

The pilots failure to switch the fuel pump to the 'OFF' position during landing, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a fence during landing. Contributing to the accident was a modified before landing checklist which omitted the fuel pump switch position.
May 30, 2020 Anchorage, AK N8769T Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 27, 2020 Blomberg, GE D-ECVT Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 26, 2020 Appleton, WI N90023 Incident substantial The pilot's loss of control while landing a tailwheel airplane.
May 24, 2020 Gulkana, AK N72536 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach to landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear tr…

The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach to landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during an attempted go-around.
May 22, 2020 Ionia, MI N5179D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing was the pilot getting his shoe caught in the rudder pedal.
May 21, 2020 Houma, LA N365CP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a ground obstacle during landing.
May 20, 2020 Houston, TX N501KM Incident substantial The malfunction of the left main landing gear down lock, which resulted in a gear collapse upon landing.
May 20, 2020 Center, TX N51610 Fatal (2) substantial
The non-instrument rated pilot’s intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions (clouds) which resulted in spatial disorientation and an…

The non-instrument rated pilot’s intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions (clouds) which resulted in spatial disorientation and an inflight loss of control.
May 20, 2020 Lino Lakes, MN N612R Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff with a crosswind.
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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