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 16, 1989	SEKIU, WA	N732FN	Minor	substantial	PILOT ATTEMPTED A LANDING IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, RATHER THAN POSTPONE THE BUSINESS TRIP AND RETURN TO ORIGIN OR OTHER SAFE AREA. CONTRIBUTING … PILOT ATTEMPTED A LANDING IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, RATHER THAN POSTPONE THE BUSINESS TRIP AND RETURN TO ORIGIN OR OTHER SAFE AREA. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE TURBULENCE AND GUSTY WINDS ALONG WITH THE SELF INDUCED PRESSURE TO MAKE THE BUSINESS FLT.
Jan 14, 1989	RUSSELLS POINT, OH	N4585B	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S INACCURATE EVALUATION OF WEATHER CONDITION, AND HIS FAILURE TO USE AVAILABLE WEATHER BRIEFING RESOURCES. AS A RESULT, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERE… THE PILOT'S INACCURATE EVALUATION OF WEATHER CONDITION, AND HIS FAILURE TO USE AVAILABLE WEATHER BRIEFING RESOURCES. AS A RESULT, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED STRUCTURAL ICING WHICH COVERED THE WINDSCREEN, BLOCKING FORWARD VISIBILITY.
Jan 14, 1989	NEWPORT, RI	N6556A	Minor	destroyed	LOSS OF CONTROL DURING AN ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND DUE TO RAISING THE FLAPS AT LOW AIRSPEED, IN A NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE.
Jan 09, 1989	CHADRON, NE	N3799R	Minor	substantial	THE PLT FAILED TO DEVOTE FULL TIME & ATTENTION TO FLYING THE ACFT, WITH A RESULTING LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE… THE PLT FAILED TO DEVOTE FULL TIME & ATTENTION TO FLYING THE ACFT, WITH A RESULTING LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH THE GROUND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.
Jan 05, 1989	MARGATE, FL	N736BX	Minor	substantial	FAILURE OF THE ENGINE DRIVEN OIL PUMP DUE TO FOREIGN OBJECT(S), WHICH RESULTED IN OIL STARVATION AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE FAILURE. FACTORS RELATED TO TH… FAILURE OF THE ENGINE DRIVEN OIL PUMP DUE TO FOREIGN OBJECT(S), WHICH RESULTED IN OIL STARVATION AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE FAILURE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARK NIGHT AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.
Jan 01, 1989	SPECULATOR, NY	N1432D	Minor	destroyed	INACCURATE INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISIONS BY THE PILOT WHO INADVERTENTLY FLEW HIS AIRCRAFT FROM VFR INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WHILE M… INACCURATE INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISIONS BY THE PILOT WHO INADVERTENTLY FLEW HIS AIRCRAFT FROM VFR INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WHILE MAKING A DESCENT AT NIGHT.
Dec 28, 1988	KIVALINA, AK	N9651M	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 22, 1988	CLEARWATER, FL	N5160F	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 17, 1988	ROLLA, MO	N704LB	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 17, 1988	STACYVILLE, ME	N6558P	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Dec 16, 1988	NAPLES, FL	N8484U	Minor	minor	Investigation pending
Dec 11, 1988	HALEIWA, HI	N94825	Minor	minor	Investigation pending
Dec 05, 1988	VIDALIA, GA	N9107M	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 03, 1988	SCOTTSDALE, AZ	N47220	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 03, 1988	TEXARKANA, TX	N22229	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 02, 1988	GRIFFIN, GA	N92388	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 19, 1988	SANTA MARIA, CA	N6883F	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 17, 1988	URIAH, AL	N5021P	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 15, 1988	LAWRENCEVILLE, GA	N96164	Minor	substantial	IMPROPER REPAIR AND/OR MODIFICATION OF THE CARBURETOR AIRBOX BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S), AND THE SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO DETECT THE I… IMPROPER REPAIR AND/OR MODIFICATION OF THE CARBURETOR AIRBOX BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S), AND THE SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO DETECT THE IMPROPER REPAIR/MODIFICATION DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION(S), WHICH LED TO A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PRESENCE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE.
Nov 12, 1988	EUREKA, CA	N7904V	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 11, 1988	GLADEWATER, TX	N16135	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 09, 1988	GAINESVILLE, FL	N6578B	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1988	NEWSTEAD, NY	N50200	Minor	substantial	LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOLLOWING A PARTIAL POWER LOSS CARBURETOR ICING.
Nov 08, 1988	SHEPERDSVILLE, KY	N732WC	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Nov 07, 1988	GREENSBORO, NC	N2358X	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending

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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