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 24, 2019	Ogden, UT	N736TB	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during a touch-and-go landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which re… The student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during a touch-and-go landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway, impacting snow, and nosing over.
Jan 20, 2019	Aguilares, TX	N99308	Minor	substantial	The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Jan 19, 2019	MIAMI, FL	N734AY	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to control the airplane's speed and direction during the approach, which resulted in landing long, a runway excursion, and… The student pilot's failure to control the airplane's speed and direction during the approach, which resulted in landing long, a runway excursion, and impact with a windsock.
Jan 10, 2019	Port Lavaca, TX	N2391S	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Jan 06, 2019	Tooradin, AS	VH-DGF	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 06, 2019	Flint, MI	N1237M	Incident	substantial	The failure of the nose landing gear actuator hydraulic hose, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and hydraulic system pressure and a subseq… The failure of the nose landing gear actuator hydraulic hose, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and hydraulic system pressure and a subsequent gear-up landing.
Jan 02, 2019	Appleton, MN	N12181	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing on an ice-covered runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and his failu… The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing on an ice-covered runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed during a subsequent aborted landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Jan 02, 2019	Townsend, MT	N4934A	Serious (2)	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low level, which resulted in a wire strike and subsequent impact with … The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low level, which resulted in a wire strike and subsequent impact with terrain.
Dec 31, 2018	Apopka, FL	N78JE	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a for… A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a forced landing.
Dec 30, 2018	Caldwell, NJ	N2651R	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Dec 29, 2018	Chesaning, MI	N1095V	Fatal (1)	destroyed	The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Dec 29, 2018	Bend, OR	N7757C	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control in gusting crosswind conditions.
Dec 29, 2018	Horseshoe Bay, TX	N6202M	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Dec 27, 2018	Sugar Land, TX	N17SJ	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a sign.
Dec 24, 2018	Fort Lauderdale, FL	N3015E	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 2 exhaust rocker arm stud.
Dec 23, 2018	Norwood, CO	N3120S	Incident	substantial	The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Dec 23, 2018	Big Lake, AK	N93018	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper decision to land on a roadway during dark night conditions with inoperable landing and taxi lights, which resulted in an impact w… The pilot's improper decision to land on a roadway during dark night conditions with inoperable landing and taxi lights, which resulted in an impact with a snow berm.
Dec 21, 2018	Marshall, TX	N23YR	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Dec 21, 2018	Abilene, TX	N254RA	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to see and avoid a cell tower wire during a pipeline patrol flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction due t… The pilot's failure to see and avoid a cell tower wire during a pipeline patrol flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction due to writing down observations about the pipeline while flying.
Dec 20, 2018	Atlanta, GA	N188CW	Fatal (4)	destroyed	The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during initial climb in instrument meteorological conditions.
Dec 20, 2018	Center, TX	N8487X	Minor	substantial	The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic sta… The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Dec 17, 2018	Bell Glade, FL	N4886B	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 1 cylinder's valve keeper becoming dislodged, which ultimately resulted in the intake valve becoming stu… A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 1 cylinder's valve keeper becoming dislodged, which ultimately resulted in the intake valve becoming stuck in the valve guide and in the loss of compression to the cylinder.
Dec 16, 2018	Riggins, ID	N4385B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper preflight performance planning and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient speed for the airplane to climb with a tailwind.
Dec 15, 2018	Beaumont, KS	N2496N	Incident	substantial	The right brake being locked during the landing roll on the turf runway for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations, whi… The right brake being locked during the landing roll on the turf runway for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations, which resulted in a noseover.
Dec 15, 2018	MORIARTY, NM	N188H	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked glider while taxiing from the runway.

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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