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
Feb 08, 2026 Mangalur, IN VT-EUC Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 31, 2026 Carumba, OF PT-OIK Minor unk Investigation pending
Jan 30, 2026 Austin, TX N441EC Minor Investigation pending
Jan 29, 2026 Summerdale, AL N4178V Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 25, 2026 Hatillo Palma, OF HI963 Minor Investigation pending
Jan 05, 2026 Coolidge, AZ N7235X Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 13, 2025 Serakseevo township, OF RA-67438 Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 11, 2025 Trinidad, OF CP-2959 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 11, 2025 Pell City, AL N917WC Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 07, 2025 Pensacola, FL N6542H Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 28, 2025 Downers Grove, IL N4332V Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.
Nov 18, 2025 Palm Bay, FL N6124D Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 18, 2025 Eureka, NC N6255Q Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 30, 2025 Lakeview, AR N2040X Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 27, 2025 Richfield, UT N49792 Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll.
Oct 23, 2025 St. Augustine, FL N95005 Minor substantial
The student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effectively control the airplane’s …

The student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effectively control the airplane’s pitch and a collision with trees at the end of the runway during initial climb.

Oct 11, 2025 Sandersville, GA N4390L Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 09, 2025 Imnaha, OR N249MD Minor substantial The pilot’s continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
Oct 07, 2025 Miami, FL N433PT Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 06, 2025 West Milford, NJ N677DM Minor substantial
The pilot’s failure to adequate clearance from obstacles while maneuvering during the landing approach and the instructor pilot’s delayed remedial act…

The pilot’s failure to adequate clearance from obstacles while maneuvering during the landing approach and the instructor pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane contacting a tree and terrain.

Oct 02, 2025 North La Junta, CO N617SP Minor substantial The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Sep 26, 2025 Lake Havasu City, AZ N8171S Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 23, 2025 Fallbrook, CA N766EE Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 22, 2025 Williamsburg, VA N3192U Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 20, 2025 Salisbury, CT N78938 Minor substantial Investigation pending
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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