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 09, 2018	Hillsboro, TX	N363CK	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent porpoise.
Jun 08, 2018	Moorabbin, AS	VH-EWE	Fatal (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 06, 2018	La Môle, FR	DIULI	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 05, 2018	Njabini, KE	5Y-CAC	Fatal (10)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 05, 2018	Rock Sound, BF	N421MM	Fatal (3)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jun 03, 2018	San Diego, CA	N786SA	Minor	—	The biplane pilot’s failure to see and avoid the stopped airplane.
Jun 03, 2018	Clovis, NM	N66ML	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechan… The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Jun 03, 2018	Kanab, UT	N67WW	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 02, 2018	Fuquay Varina, NC	N1305B	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from overgrown brush during taxi, which resulted in entanglement with the brush and a s… The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from overgrown brush during taxi, which resulted in entanglement with the brush and a subsequent impact with a tree.
Jun 01, 2018	Ramona, CA	N9410M	Incident	substantial	The failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump due to the installation of improper cap screws, which resulted in a gap in the pump housing, a subsequ… The failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump due to the installation of improper cap screws, which resulted in a gap in the pump housing, a subsequent hydraulic leak, and the landing gear collapsing.
May 30, 2018	Payson, AZ	N780JA	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a short-field takeoff in high-density altitude conditions.
May 30, 2018	Kake, AK	N2716X	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while exiting the runway after landing.
May 29, 2018	Atlanta, GA	N86507	Incident	substantial	An area of pitting and corrosion on the surface of the aluminum hydraulic line connecting the emergency handle/pump to the electric hydraulic pump, wh… An area of pitting and corrosion on the surface of the aluminum hydraulic line connecting the emergency handle/pump to the electric hydraulic pump, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic pressure and the pilot’s inability to extend the landing gear.
May 29, 2018	Orlando, FL	N497SJ	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.
May 29, 2018	Lewiston, ID	N7546K	Incident	substantial	The failure of a hydraulic line in the landing gear system, which resulted in the pilot's inability to lower the gear and a subsequent gear-up landing… The failure of a hydraulic line in the landing gear system, which resulted in the pilot's inability to lower the gear and a subsequent gear-up landing.
May 28, 2018	Yerington, NV	N68AX	Incident	substantial	Loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a runway excurs… Loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a runway excursion.
May 28, 2018	Tulua, CO	HK2367G	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
May 28, 2018	Bainbridge Island, WA	N6AF	Fatal (1)	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water and his distraction by using the tablet for navigation, which resulted in his failure to dete… The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water and his distraction by using the tablet for navigation, which resulted in his failure to detect that the airplane had entered a descent.
May 28, 2018	Macas, EC	HC-BTS	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 27, 2018	Union, IL	N19366	Serious (1)	substantial	The pilot’s medical impairment at the time of the accident, which resulted in a collision with power lines off the end of the runway.
May 27, 2018	Aberdeen, ID	N5700B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine pow… The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and nose-over.
May 26, 2018	Hillsboro, OR	N152GB	Incident	substantial	The partial loss of engine power during a go-around due to the loose copper electrode finger inside the left magneto.
May 26, 2018	Westminster, MD	N789EP	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 22, 2018	Bemidgi, MN	N5999T	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a side load and subsequent failure … The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a side load and subsequent failure of the left main landing gear extension casting.
May 22, 2018	Daytona Beach, FL	N89864	Fatal (1)	destroyed	The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb, and his failure … The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning back to the runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.

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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