How many accidents has the Cessna had?

The NTSB has recorded 28016 events involving the Cessna : 4716 fatal, 2284 serious, 4073 minor injuries, and 16766 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna has 28016 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

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
Jan 04, 2015	Fresno, CA	N2948U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Dec 30, 2014	Roswell, NM	N950FE	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to compensate for icing on the airplane's wings and control surfaces during a circling approach, whi… The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to compensate for icing on the airplane's wings and control surfaces during a circling approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
Dec 28, 2014	Liberty, NC	N177JD	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear.
Dec 26, 2014	Nashville, TN	N6063F	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Dec 20, 2014	Nome, AK	N393B	Incident	minor	The disengagement and subsequent binding of the right tailwheel steering cable, which disabled the rudder system.
Dec 18, 2014	San Antonio, TX	N700MA	Incident	substantial	The retraction of the left main landing gear after landing for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
Dec 12, 2014	Cahokia, IL	N93CL	Incident	—	The mechanic’s improper installation of the elevator trim actuator, which resulted in reversed elevator trim control, and his subsequent failure to de… The mechanic’s improper installation of the elevator trim actuator, which resulted in reversed elevator trim control, and his subsequent failure to detect the misrigging of the elevator cables during the postmaintenance inspection.
Dec 10, 2014	Springfield, IL	N661SP	Incident	minor	The improper installation of a doubler patch, which prevented the right flap from actuating and moving properly and led to the subsequent interference… The improper installation of a doubler patch, which prevented the right flap from actuating and moving properly and led to the subsequent interference with the aileron.
Dec 08, 2014	Mount Pleasant, TX	N787PB	Incident	destroyed	The pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane at low altitude resulting in the airplane impacting power lines.
Dec 06, 2014	Berrien Springs, MI	N25979	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his poor decision not to abort the landing before the airplane traveled off th… The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his poor decision not to abort the landing before the airplane traveled off the end of the airstrip.
Dec 04, 2014	Vero Beach, FL	N756EB	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.
Dec 02, 2014	Edinburg, TX	N9452T	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the non-certificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inflight decision … The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the non-certificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inflight decision making.
Nov 29, 2014	Hartford, CT	N759VG	Incident	substantial	The partial loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for a reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination reveale… The partial loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for a reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures.
Nov 24, 2014	Obyan, USA	N12915	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions.
Nov 24, 2014	TAMPA, FL	N610KC	Incident	substantial	The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.
Nov 23, 2014	San Luis Obispo, CA	N97347	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare with a crosswind.
Nov 20, 2014	St. Petersburg, FL	N6004S	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a hangar.
Nov 16, 2014	New Buffalo, MN	N6985G	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing was the s… The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing was the snow on the runway surface.
Nov 15, 2014	La Verne, CA	N9420R	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the nose… The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the nosewheel assembly revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Nov 12, 2014	Sarasota, FL	N60155	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the engin… The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the engine firewall. The student pilot's lack of overall flying experience was a factor.
Nov 08, 2014	Landrum, SC	N3339T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Nov 08, 2014	Bullhead City, AZ	N9578X	Incident	substantial	The failure of the landing gear actuator housing during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Nov 03, 2014	Everglades City, FL	N696PT	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during the flare, and the flight instructor's failure to intervene in a timely m… The student pilot's failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during the flare, and the flight instructor's failure to intervene in a timely manner, resulting in a loss of airplane control and hard landing off of the runway.
Oct 30, 2014	Miami, FL	N97277	Incident	substantial	The failure of the student pilot to achieve a proper touchdown during a touch-and-go landing resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage.
Oct 30, 2014	Hinckley, IL	N165JA	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's relaxing of elevator back pressure during the landing roll that induced a porpoise, loss of control, and collapsing of the nose wh… The student pilot's relaxing of elevator back pressure during the landing roll that induced a porpoise, loss of control, and collapsing of the nose wheel.

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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