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
May 12, 2016 Charallave, VE YV589T Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 07, 2016 Bloomington, IN N9281R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's descent rate resulting in a hard landing, and subsequent substantial damage to the firewall.
May 06, 2016 Jasper, TX N917CF Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a nose wheel landing gear collapse,…

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a nose wheel landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.

May 06, 2016 Richmond, KY N89847 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with tree(s).
May 03, 2016 Naknek, AK N6479X Incident substantial
The overstress fracture and subsequent separation of the left main landing gear axle due to a hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to…

The overstress fracture and subsequent separation of the left main landing gear axle due to a hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control of the airplane.

May 02, 2016 Mesa, AZ N509ND Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in an abnormal runway contact, porpoise, nose gear coll…

The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in an abnormal runway contact, porpoise, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and impact with terrain.

May 01, 2016 Boise, ID N5700R Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runwa…

The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.

Apr 30, 2016 Poplar Grove, IL N4242H Incident substantial The pilot's visual disorientation and failure to monitor the altimeter during a night approach, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
Apr 30, 2016 Palo Alto, CA N94565 Incident substantial
The student pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that exceeded his certificated flight instructor's maximum wind endorsement, and the studen…

The student pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that exceeded his certificated flight instructor's maximum wind endorsement, and the student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touchdown, resulting in abnormal runway contact, and substantial damage to the firewall.

Apr 29, 2016 Port Alsworth, AK N9610Z Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, …

The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, aerodynamic stall, impact with terrain, nose gear collapse, and nose over.

Apr 28, 2016 Hayward, CA N6427Q Incident substantial
The student pilot's high descent rate during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion dur…

The student pilot's high descent rate during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion during an aborted landing.

Apr 27, 2016 Durant, OK N35387 Incident substantial
The pilot candidate's incorrect action performance by pulling the throttle off early and the subsequent failure to maintain the descent rate, resultin…

The pilot candidate's incorrect action performance by pulling the throttle off early and the subsequent failure to maintain the descent rate, resulting in a hard landing.

Apr 24, 2016 Sterling City, TX N8052S Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to establish a climb and maintain directional control during takeoff in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss o…

The pilot's failure to establish a climb and maintain directional control during takeoff in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, aborted takeoff, collision with a wire fence, and nose over.

Apr 21, 2016 Bixby, OK N51242 Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, as the fuel state of the airplane at the time of the accident could not be veri…

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, as the fuel state of the airplane at the time of the accident could not be verified, and postaccident examination of the engine did not provide adequate information.

Apr 20, 2016 Camarillo, CA N6616D Incident substantial The student pilot's incorrect pitch control input, resulting in a porpoise during landing and substantial damage to the airplane's firewall.
Apr 15, 2016 Stillwater, OK N2663X Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursio…

The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway distance remaining sign.

Apr 15, 2016 Atlantic Ocean, AO N1346Q Incident substantial A total loss of engine power for reason(s) that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.
Apr 13, 2016 Death Valley, CA N21SG Incident substantial A runway overrun for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Apr 09, 2016 Chesterfield, MO N4095A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and a wing strike.
Apr 09, 2016 Geneva, SZ EC-LQF Incident Investigation pending
Apr 06, 2016 Payson, AZ N5275S Incident substantial
The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, resulting in the subsequent porpoise during landing and substantial da…

The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, resulting in the subsequent porpoise during landing and substantial damage to the firewall.

Apr 04, 2016 Punta Gorda, FL N8926V Incident substantial The pilot's failure to avoid obstacles and maintain situational awareness while taxiing.
Apr 03, 2016 Orangeburg, SC N2124E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and a nose over.
Apr 02, 2016 Hurley, MS N8115T Incident substantial
The mechanic's failure to identify and remove a plastic sheath covering a portion of the mixture control cable during an annual inspection, which prev…

The mechanic's failure to identify and remove a plastic sheath covering a portion of the mixture control cable during an annual inspection, which prevented the proper securing of the mixture control cable and full travel of the control at the carburetor and subsequently led to the pilot's inability to properly control the mixture control lever at the carburetor and the resultant partial loss of engine power.

Mar 26, 2016 McNeil Island, WA N1151M Incident substantial
The student pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accide…

The student pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was his failure to follow the appropriate engine start, before takeoff, and emergency checklists.

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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