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 17, 2019 Ravna Gora, HR 9A-DMI Incident Investigation pending
Aug 16, 2019 Pretoria, SF ZS-LMI Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 15, 2019 Rio Grande City, TX N150CR Incident substantial
The loss of engine power following an increase in oil temperature for undetermined reasons during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing on…

The loss of engine power following an increase in oil temperature for undetermined reasons during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.

Aug 13, 2019 Jay, FL N84287 Serious (1) substantial The pilot's improper decision to fly over a river at a very low altitude, which resulted in a collision with power lines.
Aug 12, 2019 Anchorage, AK N91402 Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain takeoff heading due to sun glare, which resulted in his inability to see an island adjacent to the water lane and sube…

The pilot’s failure to maintain takeoff heading due to sun glare, which resulted in his inability to see an island adjacent to the water lane and subequent impact with the island.

Aug 11, 2019 New Carlisle, OH N8928B Minor substantial
The pilot’s excessive use of pitch control during rotation, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aero…

The pilot’s excessive use of pitch control during rotation, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall shortly after liftoff.

Aug 10, 2019 Prospect, OR N5152U Incident substantial The failure of the counterweight retainer pin plate which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Aug 10, 2019 Two Harbors, MN N76LG Incident substantial The pilot's abrupt maneuver to try and avoid a deer during landing on a grass strip runway, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aug 09, 2019 Cordell, OK N8374J Serious (1) substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
Aug 09, 2019 Chicago, IL N9837L Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.
Aug 09, 2019 Gan International Airport, OF 8Q-GAC Incident minor Investigation pending
Aug 08, 2019 Hollywood, FL N65401 Incident substantial
The student pilot's improper decision to turn off the runway while the airplane was moving too fast after landing, which resulted in a runway excursio…

The student pilot's improper decision to turn off the runway while the airplane was moving too fast after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign.

Aug 08, 2019 North Garden, VA N1609V Minor substantial A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the oil pump drive gear.
Aug 06, 2019 Mayo, CA C-FSKF Fatal (2) Investigation pending
Aug 05, 2019 Wolf Point, MT N3469R Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and su…

The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.

Aug 05, 2019 Aarhus airport, DA D-CAWM Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 04, 2019 De Queen, AR N310QA Fatal (1) substantial A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Aug 04, 2019 Oakland, CA N58628 Incident substantial
The pilot's premature full retraction of the flaps during a go-around and his subsequent improper decision to turn with a minimal climb gradient, whic…

The pilot's premature full retraction of the flaps during a go-around and his subsequent improper decision to turn with a minimal climb gradient, which resulted in an off-airport landing and a landing gear collapse.

Aug 04, 2019 Bayse, VA N424BC Incident substantial The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Aug 04, 2019 Upper Raft Lake, CA C-GBUI Fatal (1) Investigation pending
Aug 04, 2019 Ocean City, MD N197ME Incident substantial The student pilot's improper landing flare with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Aug 03, 2019 Saginaw, MI N5806J Minor substantial
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly align the crankshaft during an engine reassembly which led to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the …

Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly align the crankshaft during an engine reassembly which led to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the loss of all engine power.

Aug 02, 2019 Los Angeles, CI CC-ANR Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 02, 2019 Guachochi, MX XB-FZN Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 01, 2019 Novato, CA N234SB Incident substantial The pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.
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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