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 31, 2016 Merritt Island, FL N35079 Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a porpoise, runway excursion, and nose over.
Jan 31, 2016 La Junta, CO N2567U Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, and exceed the critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the …

The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, and exceed the critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.

Jan 29, 2016 Durant, OK N5101P Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a porpoise.
Jan 27, 2016 Bakersfield, CA N346MC Incident substantial
Maintenance personnel’s repeated failure to re-rig the main landing gear (MLG) in accordance with the airplane manufacturer's service manual requireme…

Maintenance personnel’s repeated failure to re-rig the main landing gear (MLG) in accordance with the airplane manufacturer's service manual requirements, which resulted in the collapse of the right MLG.

Jan 26, 2016 Lodi, CA N7316E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which led to a runway excursion.
Jan 23, 2016 Prescott, AZ N757FS Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.
Jan 18, 2016 Venice, FL N761EP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear in the retracted position.
Jan 15, 2016 Sussex, NJ N64251 Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a ground loop, and a nose over.
Jan 15, 2016 Istanbul, TU TC-AHE Incident minor Investigation pending
Jan 14, 2016 Leicestershire, UK G-MAPP Incident minor Investigation pending
Jan 12, 2016 Dothan, AL N417ER Incident substantial The pilot-rated student's hard landing, which resulted in fuselage damage.
Jan 11, 2016 Baton Rouge, LA N4423R Incident substantial An inadvertent collision with a bird while maneuvering during an aerial observation flight.
Jan 08, 2016 Fargo, ND N779CC Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to cycle the surface deice boots during the instrument approach in icing conditions, which led to ice accumulation on the leading …

The pilot’s failure to cycle the surface deice boots during the instrument approach in icing conditions, which led to ice accumulation on the leading edges of the wings and empennage, and resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.

Jan 05, 2016 Sulfur Springs, TX N72AF Incident substantial The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jan 05, 2016 Seeley Lake, MT N9493B Incident substantial
The pilot' failure to identify the plowed runway width in dusk and flat light conditions, which resulted in a touchdown left of the runway center, an …

The pilot' failure to identify the plowed runway width in dusk and flat light conditions, which resulted in a touchdown left of the runway center, an impact with a snow berm, and a ground loop.

Jan 03, 2016 Ingleside, TX N3035A Incident substantial The loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing.
Jan 02, 2016 Newton, IA N947SP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion, and airplane nose over.
Dec 29, 2015 Cascais, PO G-CHZI Incident minor Investigation pending
Dec 28, 2015 Grass Valley, CA N29533 Incident substantial
The pilot's loss of directional control during the touchdown and the subsequent attempted aborted landing which resulted in a runway excursion and imp…

The pilot's loss of directional control during the touchdown and the subsequent attempted aborted landing which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.

Dec 26, 2015 Punta Gorda, FL N4776E Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while taxiing on the ramp, resulting in a collision with an object.
Dec 13, 2015 Kennesaw, GA N7675Q Incident substantial
Inadequate inspection and rigging of the landing gear system, which resulted in the subsequent failure and collapse of the left main landing gear duri…

Inadequate inspection and rigging of the landing gear system, which resulted in the subsequent failure and collapse of the left main landing gear during landing.

Dec 03, 2015 Boca Raton, FL N5185D Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown resulting in a runway excursion, a collision with an object, and an i…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown resulting in a runway excursion, a collision with an object, and an impact with terrain.

Nov 29, 2015 Farnborough, UK SE-RHJ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 28, 2015 Salisbury, NC N2000R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, causing the airplane to balloon and land hard.
Nov 27, 2015 Manley Hot Springs, AK N7176A Incident substantial The pilot's decision to depart from an unsuitable, off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
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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