Cessna Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28016 events recorded from 1974 to 2026.
| 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 |