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 22, 2025 Vereda El Corzo, OF HK-1035G Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 22, 2025 El Perico, MX N210YP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 20, 2025 Denton, TX N68332 Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind and w…

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind and windshear during landing.

Mar 19, 2025 Hilton Head Island, SC N627HS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 16, 2025 Rusk, TX N52243 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and adequate airspeed during the go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain…

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and adequate airspeed during the go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

Mar 16, 2025 Frankston, TX N4672F Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a gusting crosswind.
Mar 14, 2025 Dallas, TX N9471B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 13, 2025 Lakeview, AR N8000T Incident substantial The pilot landed short of the runway.
Mar 12, 2025 Orlando, FL N27GP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 11, 2025 Roswell, NM N711HE Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 10, 2025 Cantwell, AK N5375R Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during a low-altitude maneuver which resulted in inadvertent ground contact and a nose over.
Mar 09, 2025 Brooksville, FL N740SP Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.
Mar 07, 2025 Highline Lake, AK N1718R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 07, 2025 Romeo, MI N7550G Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the soft, wet grass.
Mar 05, 2025 Weslaco, TX N3341V Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare while attempting to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing.
Mar 03, 2025 Knoxville, TN N35411 Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing.
Feb 28, 2025 Arcadia, FL N3080N Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Feb 27, 2025 Santa Ana, Beni, BL CP-3124 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 26, 2025 Landshut, OF D-ECEV Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 25, 2025 San Rafael, OF LV-OOL Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 24, 2025 Iron River, MI N34284 Incident substantial
The airplane’s collision with runway lights during takeoff due to reduced airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the shifting wi…

The airplane’s collision with runway lights during takeoff due to reduced airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the shifting winds during takeoff which likely developed into a tailwind.

Feb 23, 2025 Gainesville, GA N2480D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
Feb 23, 2025 La Verne, CA N137RJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 20, 2025 Waterville, WA N7792A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
Feb 20, 2025 Argyle, NY N1609Y Incident substantial
The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the oil temperature gauge probe in the oil filter adapter and failure to test run the engine for oil leaks af…

The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the oil temperature gauge probe in the oil filter adapter and failure to test run the engine for oil leaks after the installation, which resulted in a total loss of oil and the pilot’s decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing was the pilot’s long/fast landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.

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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