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
Jun 04, 2019	Renton, WA	N8685S	Incident	substantial	The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of right rudder and the flight instructor's delayed … The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of right rudder and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Jun 03, 2019	Culpeper, VA	N1930V	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
May 31, 2019	Keti Bandar, OF	AP-BAJ	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 31, 2019	Festus, MO	N11823	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain pitch control with a crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing and a tail strike.
May 30, 2019	Elche, SP	D-CGAA	Incident	—	Investigation pending
May 29, 2019	Genk/Zwartbeg, BE	D-EPCE	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 28, 2019	Mertzon, TX	N2583V	Fatal (1)	destroyed	The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
May 28, 2019	Whitehorse, CA	N4512C	Fatal (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending
May 26, 2019	Mount Isa, AS	VH-SUX	Fatal (2)	substantial	Investigation pending
May 26, 2019	Takotna, AK	N3EH	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in impact with vegetation.
May 26, 2019	Garberville, CA	N8746S	Serious (1)	substantial	A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
May 25, 2019	St. Simons Island, GA	N6123T	Fatal (1)	destroyed	The pilot's loss of airplane control during approach for undetermined reasons.
May 24, 2019	Atlantic Ocean, AO	N832R	Fatal (1)	destroyed	Impact with water for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
May 23, 2019	Nogalas, AZ	N273EB	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked fuel truck. Contributing to the accident were the student’s failure to follow… The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked fuel truck. Contributing to the accident were the student’s failure to follow company policy and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
May 23, 2019	Stafford, VA	N64003	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
May 22, 2019	Greenfield, IN	N311G	Fatal (2)	destroyed	The pilot's failure to fully advance the power levers during the takeoff and initial climb, which led to his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed a… The pilot's failure to fully advance the power levers during the takeoff and initial climb, which led to his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
May 22, 2019	Socorro, NM	N1008D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a quartering tailwind.
May 21, 2019	Whittier, AK	N5457X	Fatal (1)	substantial	The pilot’s failure to configure the landing gear for a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's dis… The pilot’s failure to configure the landing gear for a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction due to his talking passengers.
May 19, 2019	Orangeburg, SC	N2462Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
May 18, 2019	Belem County, State of Para, BR	PR-DVR	Fatal (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
May 17, 2019	Yankeetown, FL	N4861P	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
May 15, 2019	Manvel, TX	N5788R	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a ditch.
May 15, 2019	Medford, OR	N732DK	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
May 14, 2019	Tomball, TX	N8159U	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent … The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
May 14, 2019	Las Animas, CO	N5213Z	Serious (1)	substantial	The pilot's decision to land on soft, muddy terrain, which resulted in a nose over.

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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