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 04, 2018	Glendale, AZ	N99141	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.
May 02, 2018	Port Angeles, WA	N734QQ	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a turn away from terrain, which resulted in an accelerated stall. Contributin… The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a turn away from terrain, which resulted in an accelerated stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to delay the turn to avoid terrain.
Apr 30, 2018	Hamilton, BD	N9085H	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 30, 2018	Palo Alto, CA	N254EK	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 30, 2018	Gainesville, FL	N2212A	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path at night, which resulted in a tree strike.
Apr 29, 2018	Page, AZ	N7553N	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff in gusting quarting tailwind conditions.
Apr 28, 2018	Corozalito, Nandayure, CS	TI-BIL	Fatal (2)	—	Investigation pending
Apr 28, 2018	Boulder, UT	N3377U	Minor	substantial	A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the available evidence.
Apr 26, 2018	Barre Plains, MA	N87266	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a touchdown with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane.
Apr 25, 2018	Cullman, AL	N89904	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s inadvertent engine shutdown due to excessive leaning of the engine and his subsequent inability to restart the engine.
Apr 24, 2018	Pine Ridge, SD	N9746C	Minor	substantial	The airplane’s inadvertent encounter with severe icing conditions during descent, which resulted in structural icing, the pilot’s inability to maintai… The airplane’s inadvertent encounter with severe icing conditions during descent, which resulted in structural icing, the pilot’s inability to maintain altitude, and an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was an incomplete preflight weather briefing.
Apr 22, 2018	Hagfors, SW	SE-EHI	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 21, 2018	Iola, WI	N1807V	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s decision to reject the takeoff from a snow-covered grass surface, which resulted in a nose-over.
Apr 20, 2018	San Jose, CA	N23AT	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during the approach to land, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Apr 16, 2018	Crozet, VA	N525P	Fatal (1)	destroyed	The pilot's loss of control while operating in night instrument meteorological conditions as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the a… The pilot's loss of control while operating in night instrument meteorological conditions as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate an airplane after consuming alcohol and his resulting intoxication, which degraded the pilot's judgment and decision-making.
Apr 15, 2018	Colorado Springs, CO	N6988N	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Apr 12, 2018	Sterling, AK	N8702Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land due to the sun glare.
Apr 11, 2018	Atqasuk, AK	N814GV	Minor	substantial	The pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to level… The pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to level the airplane after the autopilot disconnected, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Apr 09, 2018	Big Lake, AK	N4133V	Incident	destroyed	The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Apr 05, 2018	Livermore, CA	N1438U	Minor	substantial	The student pilot’s failure to maintain runway centerline and flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during landing.
Apr 05, 2018	SANTIAGO, SP	EC-MOQ	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 02, 2018	Alma, CO	N68640	Fatal (1)	substantial	The noncertificated pilot's poor decision to depart on a flight over mountainous terrain in an improperly maintained airplane, and the subsequent enco… The noncertificated pilot's poor decision to depart on a flight over mountainous terrain in an improperly maintained airplane, and the subsequent encounter with mountain wave turbulence, which resulted in the loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning.
Apr 02, 2018	Marion, IN	N511AC	Fatal (2)	destroyed	The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane as they converged on intersecting runways. Contributing to the accident was the jet pil… The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane as they converged on intersecting runways. Contributing to the accident was the jet pilot's not monitoring the airport's traffic advisory frequency, known reduced visibility of the intersecting runways, and hazy weather condition.
Mar 31, 2018	Grove, OK	N2485C	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immedia… A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immediately following the loss of engine power.
Mar 30, 2018	Nephi, UT	N5292N	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

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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