Cessna 525A
Aircraft Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 525A
About the Cessna 525A
The Cessna 525A sits at about one in ten on the safety percentile across its peer cohort of similar aircraft type, engine class, and seat range, where a higher percentile means a higher accident rate. The model logs roughly 1.3 accidents per 1,000 aircraft-years over its own FAA-registration exposure. Of 6 recorded accidents for the type, 3 were fatal. Read against that cohort, the 525A places below most comparable aircraft on accident rate.
More than 200 Cessna 525A aircraft sit on the U.S. civil registry. The model holds the 78th-largest active fleet in Cessna's lineup and accounts for about 0.4% of the manufacturer's active fleet. Of all registry records the type has ever held, about three-quarters remain registered.
The Cessna 525A carries 3 active airworthiness directives out of 4 ever issued against the type. Its most recent airworthiness directive is dated July 22, 2010.
Aircraft Details
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Serial Number | 2076615 |
| Model | 525A |
| Category | Land |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Weight | Class 2 (12,500 - 19,999 lbs gross take off weight) |
| Engine Type | Turbo-fan |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats |
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Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.
Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).
3 exact, 1 recovered, 2 provisional
MethodologyTotal recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.
3 fatal accidents.
50.0% of recorded accidents were fatal.
Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.
4,722
Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).
Within its peer cohort
Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).
This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →
Accidents by year
Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →
Phase of flight
Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.
Finding category
Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.
Injury severity
NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.
Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (6)· NUSN (6)· UNK (1)
Recorded Accidents
All 6 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.
| Date | Location | Tail | Damage | Highest injury | Phase of flight | Finding categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite, TX | N525CZ | Destroyed | Fatal | Takeoff | unknown | |
| Memphis, IN | N525EG | Destroyed | Fatal | Initial climb | Not determined | |
| Michigan City, IN | N525KT | Substantial | Minor | Landing | Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Monroeville, AL | N525DY | Substantial | None | Enroute | Environmental issues | |
| Lincoln, NE | N368PK | Substantial | None | Enroute | Environmental issues | |
| Santa Monica, CA | N194SJ | Destroyed | Fatal | Landing | Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues |
Airworthiness Directives
Composition of FAA airworthiness directives (ADs) that apply to this model, as of October 15, 2026. ADs are mandatory FAA-issued corrective actions for safety-of-flight issues. Pilots, owners, and operators should always verify against the current FAA AD listing before any maintenance or flight action. Methodology →
3 active · 4 total airworthiness directives issued against this model · most recent:
Directives by year
Count of airworthiness directives issued against this model per calendar year (publication date in the Federal Register). Includes both active and superseded directives. An active AD still applies; a superseded one was replaced by a later AD.
Recent directives
The most recent airworthiness directives applicable to this model, by effective date. A Superseded badge means a later AD has replaced this one; we still list the original so it isn't lost from the page.
| AD number | Effective date | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
2010-12-01 |
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Model 525A Airplanes | Active | |
2009-24-13 |
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Model 525A Airplanes | Superseded | |
2008-03-10 |
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 525, 525A, and 525B Airplanes | Active | |
2005-17-11 |
Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 525, 525A, and 525B Airplanes | Active |