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
Jan 24, 2023 Barangay Ditarum, RP RP-C1174 Fatal (6) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 18, 2023 Modesto, CA N4765G Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain proper airspeed during a turn to final, resulting in an aero…

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain proper airspeed during a turn to final, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to a non-critical radio anomaly.

Jan 12, 2023 Auburn, NE N22859 Fatal (2) substantial
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control after a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while maneuvering for forced landing in dark …

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control after a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while maneuvering for forced landing in dark night visual meteorological conditions.

Jan 06, 2023 Marabá Paulista, BR PT-BKX Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 27, 2022 Puerto Vallarta, MX N541DW Fatal (1) unk Investigation pending
Dec 25, 2022 Bulman, AS VH-TFT Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 22, 2022 Santa Monica, CA N7032X Fatal (1) substantial
A failure of the No. 1 piston connecting rod bearing journal due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a compl…

A failure of the No. 1 piston connecting rod bearing journal due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.

Dec 05, 2022 Cleburne, TX N8149Z Fatal (2) destroyed An in-flight loss of control as a result of spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions.
Nov 28, 2022 Gage, OK N2710D Fatal (2) destroyed
The non-certificated pilots’ loss of airplane control, resulting in an impact with terrain during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the…

The non-certificated pilots’ loss of airplane control, resulting in an impact with terrain during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane owner’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and depressant medications, in combination with his baseline cognitive impairment.

Nov 18, 2022 Decatur, TX N6797L Fatal (1) destroyed A loss of power on the left engine due to fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of power on the right engine for undetermined reasons.
Oct 23, 2022 Mercedes, Buenos Aires, OF LV-IUG Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 18, 2022 Guayaquil, EC HC-CLR Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 17, 2022 Statesboro, GA N2476Y Fatal (1)
The pilot’s failure to include deplaning procedures as part of a passenger safety briefing and failure to have the passengers remain onboard until the…

The pilot’s failure to include deplaning procedures as part of a passenger safety briefing and failure to have the passengers remain onboard until the engine was shut down, which resulted in a passenger subsequently being struck by the rotating propeller.

Oct 13, 2022 Ulsan, KS HL1174 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 06, 2022 Fairbanks, AK N217C Fatal (1)
The improperly maintained floats, which allowed water to fill the front compartments and resulted in the airplane nosing over during taxi. Contributin…

The improperly maintained floats, which allowed water to fill the front compartments and resulted in the airplane nosing over during taxi. Contributing to the fatal injury of the pilot was the improperly secured cargo, which prevented the pilot from egressing the airplane following the nose-over.

Oct 06, 2022 Newport News, VA N97883 Fatal (1) substantial
The flight instructor’s failure to monitor the student pilot on takeoff and her delayed remedial action to stop him from exceeding the airplane’s crit…

The flight instructor’s failure to monitor the student pilot on takeoff and her delayed remedial action to stop him from exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a low altitude aerodynamic stall from which she was unable to recover.

Oct 03, 2022 Vielbrunn, GE F-HMDR Fatal (1) unk Investigation pending
Oct 02, 2022 Curatone, OF I-EDUK Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 02, 2022 Hermantown, MN N262TA Fatal (3) substantial
The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in dark night and low instrument meteorological conditions, wh…

The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in dark night and low instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue due to a long day of flying and personal activities.

Sep 25, 2022 Skwentna, AK N9728B Fatal (1) substantial The failure of the landing gear float due to inadequate maintenance of the floats and corrosion.
Sep 18, 2022 Shaunavon, OF C-GZLU Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 17, 2022 Longmont, CO N2117Y Fatal (3) destroyed The pilots’ inability to see and avoid each other, resulting in a midair collision.
Sep 10, 2022 Oriximina, OF PT-MES Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 05, 2022 Cleveland, TN N58807 Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot’s loss of airplane control while operating in instrument meteorological conditions.
Sep 04, 2022 Baltic Sea, LG OE-FGR Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
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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