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
Aug 01, 2015 Corlu, TU N692BE Incident minor Investigation pending
Jul 26, 2015 Dixie, ID N52095 Incident substantial The failure of the right brake hydraulic line during taxi due to fatigue, which caused a loss of hydraulic fluid and rendered the brake inoperative.
Jul 25, 2015 Duluth, MN N1650X Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing. Contributing to …

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention to another airplane in the vicinity and that he inaccurately perceived the gear warning horn annunciator as the TCAS annunciator.

Jul 23, 2015 Wasilla, AK N5722B Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine po…

The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the improperly calibrated fuel quantity indication system.

Jul 23, 2015 Apopka, FL N704SB Incident substantial
Following a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted i…

Following a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted in an over-run, collision with terrain, and nose over.

Jul 23, 2015 North Vernon, IN N133VU Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.
Jul 22, 2015 Rozet, WY N3344Y Incident substantial
The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have pr…

The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Jul 22, 2015 Kasilof, AK N206CL Incident substantial
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a jammed elevator and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain…

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a jammed elevator and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.

Jul 21, 2015 Prichard, ID N759LV Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder piston pin.
Jul 20, 2015 Mekoryuk, AK N3392J Incident substantial The pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.
Jul 19, 2015 Linden, NJ N962SP Incident substantial
The pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to proper…

The pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps for maximum takeoff performance with the airplane near its maximum gross weight.

Jul 18, 2015 Hanksville, UT N735JB Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
Jul 18, 2015 Fairfield, NC N5453V Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Jul 17, 2015 Anoka, MN N6511V Incident substantial Failure of the left landing gear actuator for reasons that could not be determined because the actuator was not made available for examination.
Jul 16, 2015 Rosamond, CA N8028A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Jul 14, 2015 Fults, IL N2764G Incident destroyed
The malfunction of the flap assembly, which resulted in a restriction of aileron control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s ina…

The malfunction of the flap assembly, which resulted in a restriction of aileron control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of a corroded flap control cable.

Jul 14, 2015 Homer, AK N72784 Incident substantial The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and weather conditions conducive to downdrafts.
Jul 12, 2015 South St. Paul, MN N5139J Incident substantial
The airplane's inability to takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. T…

The airplane's inability to takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. The aborted takeoff resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence.

Jul 12, 2015 Juneau, AK N3607Y Incident substantial
A loss of hydraulic fluid due to a fractured left main landing gear hydraulic actuator as a result of a fatigue crack, which led to the landing gear c…

A loss of hydraulic fluid due to a fractured left main landing gear hydraulic actuator as a result of a fatigue crack, which led to the landing gear collapsing upon touchdown.

Jul 11, 2015 Dauphin Island, AL N185DK Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
Jul 10, 2015 Buffalo, NY C-FHER Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing with a light quartering tailwind, which resulted in the failure…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing with a light quartering tailwind, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear and a subsequent ground loop.

Jul 06, 2015 Athens, TN N234CF Incident substantial
The failure of the taxiway surface due to a sink hole, which resulted in the right main landing gear sinking into terrain causing substantial damage t…

The failure of the taxiway surface due to a sink hole, which resulted in the right main landing gear sinking into terrain causing substantial damage to the fuselage.

Jul 05, 2015 Anchorage, AK N4861D Incident substantial The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.
Jul 03, 2015 Lubbock, TX N6326J Incident substantial The student pilot's improper flare during landing which resulted in abnormal runway contact and damage to the firewall.
Jul 02, 2015 Oak Island, NC N2080Q Incident substantial The pilot's improper level off and flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and firewall damage.
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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