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
Dec 05, 2019 Camas, WA N52458 Incident substantial
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and the student’s…

The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and the student’s failure to relinquish control, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence.

Dec 04, 2019 Potts Camp, MS N2876Q Serious (1) substantial The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Nov 25, 2019 Near Puffin Island, Anglesey, UK G-CBXJ Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 24, 2019 Shreveport, LA N22931 Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Nov 17, 2019 Los Andes/San Raphael, CI CC-AMQ Fatal (1) Investigation pending
Nov 17, 2019 DuBois, PA N683SP Incident substantial
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power, and his subsequent improper landing flare, w…

The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power, and his subsequent improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper preflight inspection during which he failed to see that the right fuel cap was not secured.

Nov 16, 2019 Sherman/Dennison, TX N4705Q Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Nov 14, 2019 Marau, BR PT-LTJ Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 13, 2019 Toms River, NJ N2148E Minor substantial
The failure of the Cessna 172N pilot to see and avoid a second airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision…

The failure of the Cessna 172N pilot to see and avoid a second airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the Cessna 172N pilot to tune his radio to the correct traffic advisory frequency for the destination airport.

Nov 13, 2019 Red Rock, AZ N704QJ Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper use of carburetor heat.
Nov 12, 2019 Pembroke Pines, FL N739UA Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign.
Nov 12, 2019 FallBrook, CA N3803S Incident substantial
The student pilot's use of excessive ground speed while making a right turn when exiting the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control a…

The student pilot's use of excessive ground speed while making a right turn when exiting the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.

Nov 12, 2019 San Luis, CO N91846 Incident substantial The pilot's improper pitch attitude during landing on rising terrain in flat light conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Nov 11, 2019 Metaline, WA N8749T Fatal (1) destroyed Impact with a lake for reasons that could not be determined.
Nov 11, 2019 Kalispell, MT N195BG Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left main landing gear collapsing.
Nov 10, 2019 Mexico, MO N29173 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to properly set the parking brake before exiting an operating airplane, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact…

The pilot's failure to properly set the parking brake before exiting an operating airplane, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact with trees.

Nov 08, 2019 Tyler, TX N9925N Incident substantial The pilot's improper wind correction while taking off with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
Nov 06, 2019 Vereeniging, SF ZS-DAC Incident Investigation pending
Nov 06, 2019 Broomfield, CO N97596 Incident substantial The pilot’s inadvertent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of structural icing and an aerodynamic stall.
Nov 04, 2019 New Bedford, MA N714LK Fatal (1) destroyed Pilot impairment due to exposure to carbon monoxide as a result of undetected corrosion and holes in the engine’s left exhaust muffler.
Nov 01, 2019 Odessa, TX N732JW Serious (1) substantial A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.
Nov 01, 2019 Santa Severa Nord, IT I-FFSQ Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 31, 2019 Brawley, CA N7158X Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot’s decision to perform a flight while impaired by the effects of alcohol and cocaine, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during th…

The pilot’s decision to perform a flight while impaired by the effects of alcohol and cocaine, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during the flight.

Oct 31, 2019 Honolulu, HI N926FE Incident substantial
The pilot of the Cessna's failure to set the parking brake before diverting his attention inside the airplane, which resulted in his airplane collidin…

The pilot of the Cessna's failure to set the parking brake before diverting his attention inside the airplane, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the airplane ahead of it on the taxiway.

Oct 29, 2019 Colonia, NJ N959MJ Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a circling instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical a…

The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a circling instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall and spin.

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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