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
Mar 25, 2022 Wade, OK N6714F Minor substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff.
Mar 24, 2022 Springtown, TX N733KP Minor substantial A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
Mar 24, 2022 Sunflower, MS N4583S Minor substantial The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
Mar 13, 2022 Brodhead, WI N63246 Minor substantial
A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain…

A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain.
Mar 08, 2022 Englewood, CO N210GE Minor destroyed A total loss of engine power on short final for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Feb 28, 2022 Madisonville, TN N68218 Minor substantial A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Feb 26, 2022 Banning, CA N9010H Minor substantial The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a parked vehicle and hanger.
Feb 12, 2022 Murphysboro, IL N737SY Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during approach for landing.
Feb 10, 2022 Honesdale, PA N5276C Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.
Jan 31, 2022 Palm Coast, FL N597K Minor substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jan 05, 2022 Berry Islands, OF N145TT Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 03, 2022 Upland, CA N76646 Minor substantial The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around as it encountered wake turbulence from a slow hover taxiing helicopter.
Jan 01, 2022 Port Aransas, TX N8816T Minor substantial The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat.
Dec 31, 2021 Mojave, CA N89084 Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an encounter with a wind gust during taxi.
Dec 10, 2021 Trinidad, OF CP-3060 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 02, 2021 Port Alsworth, AK N9602F Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with terrain.
Nov 21, 2021 Old Bridge, NJ N8074E Minor destroyed The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Nov 21, 2021 Brent, AL N5779J Minor substantial
The inadequate maintenance of the oil filter adapter, which resulted in in an engine oil leak and subsequent loss engine oil pressure, and the subsequ…

The inadequate maintenance of the oil filter adapter, which resulted in in an engine oil leak and subsequent loss engine oil pressure, and the subsequent off-airport landing.
Nov 14, 2021 Stanley, ID N8509B Minor substantial The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed for the airplane to climb with a tailwind.
Nov 04, 2021 Decatur, GA N172XX Minor substantial Oil exhaustion due to an oil leak that resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Oct 31, 2021 Cresson, TX N46370 Minor substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.
Oct 31, 2021 STEVENSVILLE, MD N3HQ Minor substantial An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.
Oct 15, 2021 Fire Island, NY N759AC Minor substantial A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Oct 10, 2021 Yapu, OF HK-5032 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 04, 2021 Watkins, CO N3027B Minor substantial The separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing roll due to a preexisting fatigue crack.
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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