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 16, 2014	Springview, NE	N1545C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind.
Jun 16, 2014	Casper, WY	N9012C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate flare and loss of directional control during landing.
Jun 15, 2014	Put in Bay, OH	N2366G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 14, 2014	Valmeyer, IL	N5172D	Incident	substantial	The inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabiliz… The inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabilizer.
Jun 13, 2014	Frankfort, KY	N7540X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion.
Jun 09, 2014	Chitina, AK	N29137	Incident	substantial	The failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise f… The failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
Jun 08, 2014	Page, AZ	N5589E	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, his inadequate recovery from the subsequent bounced landing, and his decision to perfor… The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, his inadequate recovery from the subsequent bounced landing, and his decision to perform a go-around with insufficient airspeed to climb.
Jun 08, 2014	Monhoudou, FR	F-GAQR	Incident	destroyed	<br /><br />
Jun 07, 2014	Hesperia, CA	N73BT	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 07, 2014	Wasilla, AK	N91399	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and an attempted go-around, which resulted in collision with terrain.
Jun 04, 2014	Fairbanks, AK	N3442D	Incident	substantial	The airplane's encounter with a tailwind during takeoff from a short, narrow airstrip, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with brush and s… The airplane's encounter with a tailwind during takeoff from a short, narrow airstrip, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with brush and small trees.
Jun 03, 2014	Padre Island, TX	N734BY	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Jun 02, 2014	Cartersville, GA	N30820	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around after landing.
May 30, 2014	Fairbanks, AK	N8646U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper inflight planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's selection of a low crui… The pilot's improper inflight planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's selection of a low cruise flight altitude, which provided little time for the selection of suitable terrain for the forced landing or for engine restart procedures.
May 30, 2014	Bluffton, OH	N5495K	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 28, 2014	Moab, UT	N9589T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 27, 2014	Wadsworth, OH	N2774N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.
May 24, 2014	Dallas, TX	N936U	Incident	substantial	The improper rigging of the landing gear by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the landing gear collapse.
May 24, 2014	Mammoth Lakes, CA	N21048	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight while operatin… The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.
May 23, 2014	Harrisburg, PA	N193ME	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 22, 2014	Wellington, NV	N2068Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while departing from a wet runway.
May 21, 2014	Cameron Park, CA	N2443C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground-loop and nose over.
May 21, 2014	Elkton, MD	N182PJ	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a no-flap landing to a wet, down-sloping runway, and the airplane's dynamic hydroplani… The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a no-flap landing to a wet, down-sloping runway, and the airplane's dynamic hydroplaning after touchdown, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of electrical power due to an alternator failure.
May 19, 2014	Buckeye, AZ	N1590W	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 15, 2014	Aniak, AK	N1275N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a forklift while taxiing.

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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