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
Dec 01, 2012	McKinney, TX	N737TY	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing.
Nov 28, 2012	Lansing, MI	N1912Q	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to the loss of fuel flow through the airplane's fuel tank selector valve.
Nov 20, 2012	Red Oak, IA	N8000S	Incident	substantial	The loss of control while landing due to the solo student pilot's delay to execute a go-around and his improper control inputs during a bounced landin… The loss of control while landing due to the solo student pilot's delay to execute a go-around and his improper control inputs during a bounced landing.
Nov 20, 2012	San Rafael, CA	N3919Y	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies t… The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Nov 18, 2012	Poplar Grove, IL	N4811G	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.
Nov 17, 2012	Greenwood, SC	N6763L	Incident	substantial	Collision with a deer during the landing roll, which resulted in a compromised fuel tank and a postimpact fire.
Nov 15, 2012	Moline, IL	N6231F	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Nov 15, 2012	Lexington, KY	N9985B	Incident	substantial	The rupture of the landing gear’s hydraulic pressure hose, which resulted in the depletion of all of the hydraulic fluid, and the inability of the lan… The rupture of the landing gear’s hydraulic pressure hose, which resulted in the depletion of all of the hydraulic fluid, and the inability of the landing gear to raise or lower. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved hydraulic hose by unknown maintenance personnel.
Nov 13, 2012	San Antonio, TX	N856DK	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s misjudgment of the landing speed and the runway distance remaining and his delay in applying the brakes, which resulted in an overrun.
Nov 11, 2012	Jasper, GA	N9633T	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s prolonged sideslip maneuvers during the descent to landing. Contributing to t… A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s prolonged sideslip maneuvers during the descent to landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s lack of a required placard advising pilots to avoid lengthy sideslip maneuvers with fuel tanks less than 1/2 full.
Nov 03, 2012	Van Nuys, CA	N545ER	Incident	minor	The pilot of another airplane did not maintain a proper visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision.
Nov 02, 2012	McKinney, TX	N172FU	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
Oct 29, 2012	Long Beach, CA	N48340	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Oct 27, 2012	Calexico, CA	N1332D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Oct 27, 2012	Oakland, CA	N43CE	Incident	minor	The pilot’s failure to follow proper procedures to confirm that the main landing gear was down and locked before landing.
Oct 24, 2012	Carrollton, OH	N5978E	Incident	substantial	The airplane’s collision with two deer during the takeoff roll.
Oct 22, 2012	Talkeetna, AK	N1694M	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Oct 21, 2012	Seneca Falls, NY	N1791Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in an impact with a drainage ditch.
Oct 21, 2012	Mansfield, MA	N7250S	Incident	substantial	The pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
Oct 20, 2012	Weyers Cave, VA	N1431F	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Oct 20, 2012	Miami, FL	N974BC	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's improper power management during a steep, obstacle-clearance approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Oct 20, 2012	Indian Trail, NC	N2879U	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper use of flaps for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to attain adequate climb airspeed and subsequent collision wil… The pilot’s improper use of flaps for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to attain adequate climb airspeed and subsequent collision will trees during takeoff.
Oct 19, 2012	Nantucket, MA	N576QS	Incident	minor	The incorrect installation of the left main gear aft trunnion pivot pin by maintenance personnel, which resulted in separation of the aft portion of t… The incorrect installation of the left main gear aft trunnion pivot pin by maintenance personnel, which resulted in separation of the aft portion of the left main gear trunnion from the aft trunnion fitting and minor damage to the airplane.
Oct 16, 2012	Maryville, TN	N1264S	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s fa… The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to clear obstacles.
Oct 11, 2012	Mobile, AL	N4939V	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to perform the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the designa… The pilot’s failure to perform the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the designated pilot examiner’s inadequate remedial action.

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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