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
Sep 03, 2015 Rose Hill, KS N3417R Incident substantial The pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and subsequent hard landing.
Aug 31, 2015 Miami, FL N186AZ Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear wheel from its strut.
Aug 31, 2015 Houston, TX N452CS Incident substantial
The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate fuel management and the flight instructor’s failure …

The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate fuel management and the flight instructor’s failure to verify the fuel level and fuel selector position in flight.

Aug 30, 2015 Skwentna, AK N59180 Incident substantial The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Aug 30, 2015 New Enterprise, PA N8404X Incident substantial The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
Aug 30, 2015 New Milford, CT N112RP Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Aug 29, 2015 MIDLOTHIAN, TX N5255G Incident substantial
The failure of the brake line tubing for the right main landing gear brake, due to a non-standard method used to secure the brake line, which resulted…

The failure of the brake line tubing for the right main landing gear brake, due to a non-standard method used to secure the brake line, which resulted in a loss of control during landing, and a ground loop.

Aug 27, 2015 Vicovu de Sus, RO YR-RAG Incident Investigation pending
Aug 26, 2015 Lancaster, NY N1516D Incident substantial The pilot's excessive application of brake pressure, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Aug 24, 2015 Pineville, LA N759TZ Incident substantial The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, resulting in a runway over-run and collision with terrain.
Aug 23, 2015 Springfield, OH N691SP Incident substantial The pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 22, 2015 Riviera Beach, FL N8952B Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to descending in atmospheric conditions conducive to icing, which resulted in a total loss of power…

The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to descending in atmospheric conditions conducive to icing, which resulted in a total loss of power.

Aug 22, 2015 HOMER, AK N9588B Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Aug 19, 2015 Kalispell, MT N733NH Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with runway and taxiway lights and terrain.
Aug 17, 2015 Chiefland, FL N84308 Incident substantial
The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident airframe and engine examination …

The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident airframe and engine examination and engine test run revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Aug 16, 2015 Los Angeles, CA N13HK Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.
Aug 14, 2015 Danbury, CT N8922M Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and collision wit…

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.

Aug 11, 2015 Brookfield, MO N8896U Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to visually check the quantity of fuel in the fuel tanks in accordance with the Preflight checklist, which resulted in a loss of e…

The pilot's failure to visually check the quantity of fuel in the fuel tanks in accordance with the Preflight checklist, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing.

Aug 10, 2015 Emily, MN N23DE Incident substantial The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear, which resulted in a gear down water landing and a nose over.
Aug 08, 2015 East Haddam, CT N5749C Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and excessive use of brakes, which resulted in a runway excursion and nos…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and excessive use of brakes, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.

Aug 05, 2015 Ellijay, GA N3568V Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, and a runway e…

The pilot's failure to attain and maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a descent, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.

Aug 05, 2015 Spanish Fork, UT N560JF Incident substantial
The Captain's decision to taxi on a closed taxiway, which resulted in a collision with a parked construction vehicle. Contributing to the accident was…

The Captain's decision to taxi on a closed taxiway, which resulted in a collision with a parked construction vehicle. Contributing to the accident was a ground crew employee's decision to move barricades from the closed taxiway.

Aug 03, 2015 Saint Ignatius, MT N235HM Incident substantial
Maintenance personnel’s failure to tighten a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of fuel pressure and a subsequent loss of engine power during cruise …

Maintenance personnel’s failure to tighten a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of fuel pressure and a subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight and an off-airport landing and collision with obstacles.

Aug 03, 2015 Miami, FL N6223D Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane firewall.
Aug 02, 2015 Pecos, TX N5033U Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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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