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
May 22, 2013	Erie, CO	N6106	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s total lack of experience in aircraft make/model, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accid… The pilot’s total lack of experience in aircraft make/model, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s lack of oversight is allowing the airplane to be rented to the pilot.
May 22, 2013	Dajabon, DR	HI 912	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 18, 2013	Wenatchee, WA	N4848U	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his improper landing flare, which resulted … The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane’s tail striking the runway.
May 18, 2013	Fremont, MI	N9075T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern.
May 17, 2013	East Moriches, NY	N8775X	Incident	substantial	The inadvertent deployment of the skydiving instructor's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizon… The inadvertent deployment of the skydiving instructor's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabilizer.
May 16, 2013	San Carlos, CA	N4026A	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
May 16, 2013	Abbeville, LA	N5219U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand starting the engine and the failure of the brass tie down hook.
May 15, 2013	Pine Bluffs, WY	N2167J	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not r… The loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
May 15, 2013	Carson City, NV	N911HE	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after an encounter with downdrafts while flying over mountainous terrain.
May 14, 2013	Ankeny, IA	N947SP	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
May 14, 2013	Oxford, NC	N4844H	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 14, 2013	Friday Harbor, WA	N707WJ	Incident	substantial	A collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.
May 13, 2013	Southwick, MA	N817JT	Incident	substantial	The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any malfunctio… The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
May 13, 2013	Roxboro, NC	N3115B	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s excessive use of wheel brakes while turning off the runway after landing resulting in a noseover.
May 11, 2013	Groesbeck, TX	N1752V	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff.
May 10, 2013	Newcastle, WY	N7610F	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.
May 09, 2013	Thief River Falls, MN	N1820V	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power line while on approach to landing.
May 09, 2013	Clewiston, FL	N2440R	Incident	substantial	The private pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel management and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a total lo… The private pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel management and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
May 08, 2013	Bakersfield, CA	N6096C	Incident	substantial	The failure of the right main landing gear link assembly, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing during landing.
May 07, 2013	Glenwood Springs, CO	N89983	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll and his excessive use of right brake, which resulted in a noseover.
May 04, 2013	Arcadia, NY	N2143R	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper decision to continue a high approach with a tailwind, rather than perform a go-around, which resulted in an overrun on a wet, dow… The pilot's improper decision to continue a high approach with a tailwind, rather than perform a go-around, which resulted in an overrun on a wet, down-sloping, grassy runway.
May 02, 2013	Delta, CO	N2012Y	Incident	substantial	The loss of propeller control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have preclud… The loss of propeller control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and the airplane’s subsequent collision with power lines during the forced landing.
May 01, 2013	Saint Louis, MO	N731NR	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear or check that it was in the down position before landing.
May 01, 2013	Oakland, CA	N216WA	Incident	substantial	A failure of the left main landing gear pivot bolt in overstress during landing.
Apr 29, 2013	Lakeport, CA	N20800	Incident	substantial	Loss of engine power during climb due to a failure of the No. 2 piston assembly; the reason for the failure could not be determined because of the ext… Loss of engine power during climb due to a failure of the No. 2 piston assembly; the reason for the failure could not be determined because of the extent of damage to the piston assembly.

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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