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
Jun 24, 1994 CHILOQUIN, OR N59187 Minor substantial FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO A FALSE INDICATION ON THE FUEL QUANTITY SENSOR.
Jun 21, 1994 BARTOW, FL N9992Y Minor substantial
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an in-flight collision with wires. Contributing to th…

The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an in-flight collision with wires. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, and unfamiliarity of the airplanes fuel system resulting in fuel exhaustion.

Jun 19, 1994 INDIAN VALLEY, ID N735QB Minor substantial CONNECTING ROD BOLT FATIGUE AND NO SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Jun 17, 1994 LAMBERTVILLE, MI N737YW Minor substantial THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OF THE AIRPLANE RESULTING IN A FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE INDUCTION SYSTEM.
Jun 11, 1994 SUISUN CITY, CA N7112T Minor destroyed undetermined.
Jun 11, 1994 RAMONA, CA N2927N Minor substantial
a failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. A lack of total experience in tailwheel type airplanes was a factor in the ac…

a failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. A lack of total experience in tailwheel type airplanes was a factor in the accident.

Jun 10, 1994 YORK, PA N5522R Minor substantial the loss of total engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jun 04, 1994 VALENCIA, CA N734ZK Minor substantial the pilot's selection of an unsuitable field for an off-airport landing and attempted takeoff.
Jun 04, 1994 TROY, NY N2480J Minor destroyed
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION …

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH A TREE. A FACTOR IS CROSSWINDS.

May 30, 1994 SPRING CITY, PA N68186 Minor substantial
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING AND INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, RESULTING IN FUEL SUPPLY EXHAUSTION, LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, AND TH…

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING AND INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS, RESULTING IN FUEL SUPPLY EXHAUSTION, LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, AND THE SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH TREES DURING A FORCED LANDING.

May 24, 1994 KENAI, AK N94583 Minor destroyed FUEL EXHAUSTION AS A RESULT OF THE STUDENT PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.
May 23, 1994 PAGE, AZ N1422E Minor substantial THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASON. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AT THE PILOT'S DISPOSAL.
May 21, 1994 BRYAN, TX N6372A Minor substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORC…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

May 21, 1994 ADDISON, NY N3335V Minor substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING AND COLLISION WITH TREES.
May 16, 1994 ARVIN, CA N738VE Minor substantial a fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear teeth.
May 14, 1994 FERNANDINA, FL N99998 Minor substantial
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND UNCONTROLLED DESCENT…

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND UNCONTROLLED DESCENT TO GROUND IMPACT.

May 13, 1994 HEMPSTEAD, NY N30NC Minor substantial THE INADVERTENT COLLISION WITH A HIDDEN OBSTRUCTION AFTER SWERVING TO AVOID BIRDS DURING A WATER TAKEOFF.
May 07, 1994 CRYSTAL RIVER, FL N7355S Minor substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
May 01, 1994 PHOENIX, AZ N1454S Minor substantial the pilot's failure to ensure that the magneto switch was in the off position prior to rotating the propeller by hand.
Apr 30, 1994 MONARCH, MT N739CW Minor substantial POOR IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS DOWNDRAFTS.
Apr 26, 1994 BUSHNELL, FL N9530A Minor substantial
The pilot-in-command's improper landing flare during a forced landing, resulting in a hard landing and separation of the right main landing gear. Cont…

The pilot-in-command's improper landing flare during a forced landing, resulting in a hard landing and separation of the right main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to a loose exhaust valve seat on the No. 3 cylinder.

Apr 25, 1994 WESTMINSTER, MD N11522 Minor destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and the inflight loss of control. A factor is the pilot's f…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and the inflight loss of control. A factor is the pilot's failure to do a go around.

Apr 23, 1994 ATHENS, AL N2945F Minor substantial THE MECHANIC'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL AN ACCESS PLUG WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.
Apr 17, 1994 MT HOME VILLAGE, CA N9276U Minor substantial
A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. The failure of the student pilot to properly plan his airport traffic pattern to reach the runway …

A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. The failure of the student pilot to properly plan his airport traffic pattern to reach the runway or other suitable forced landing area in the event of a loss of engine power was a factor in the accident.

Apr 12, 1994 LATTA, SC N4856Q Minor substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN FLYING SPEED AND THE PREMATURE LIFT OFF WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.
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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