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
Mar 04, 2012	San Jose, CA	N8245A	Incident	substantial	The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Feb 21, 2012	Conroe, TX	N3SM	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed intervention … The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed intervention and the pilot’s lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
Feb 20, 2012	Anchorage, AK	N6147B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadvertent landing on a frozen lake in dark night conditions.
Feb 19, 2012	Mayaquez, PR	N5286H	Incident	substantial	The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing in crosswind conditions.
Feb 18, 2012	New Philadelphia, OH	N20DE	Incident	substantial	The inadequate maintenance of the wheel attachment bolts, which resulted in the left wheel separating from the landing gear during landing due to duct… The inadequate maintenance of the wheel attachment bolts, which resulted in the left wheel separating from the landing gear during landing due to ductile overstress fractures.
Feb 18, 2012	Caldwell, NJ	N506SP	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s loss of directional control during a crosswind landing.
Feb 18, 2012	South Fork, CO	N56180	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control while landing on a patchy snow-covered runway.
Feb 17, 2012	Flat Rock, VA	N4737D	Incident	substantial	The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve spring seat for reasons that could not be determined.
Feb 16, 2012	Fort Lauderdale, FL	N402GZ	Incident	minor	The overload fracture of the right main landing gear bellcrank and a securing bolt, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear.
Feb 14, 2012	Eufaula, AL	N6194V	Incident	substantial	An inadvertent collision with a deer during a night landing.
Feb 10, 2012	McCarthy, AK	N46279	Incident	substantial	The pilot lost directional control during landing.
Feb 10, 2012	Miami, FL	N67973	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Feb 09, 2012	Cusick, WA	N5100R	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomali… A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Feb 02, 2012	Mokuleia, HI	N5026C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Jan 30, 2012	Cascade, ID	N3242D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was a windsock … The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was a windsock partially sheltered by trees that provided inaccurate wind information.
Jan 28, 2012	Grand Isle, VT	N811P	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inability to stop the airplane on a grass runway with undetected ice.
Jan 28, 2012	Jackson, MS	N427CP	Incident	—	The separation of the propeller blade tip due to fatigue cracking that initiated at the blade’s leading edge.
Jan 26, 2012	Honolulu, HI	N66540	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s improper landing flare and inadequate directional control while performing an aborted landing.
Jan 23, 2012	Nikiski, AK	N800DF	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper identification of the runway surface. Contributing to the accident was the snow covering the runway lights.
Jan 22, 2012	Richland, WA	N64270	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate directional control during landing.
Jan 19, 2012	Springfield, TN	N35571	Incident	substantial	The pilot did not apply carburetor heat during approach to landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Jan 13, 2012	El Dorado, KS	N714BS	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anoma… The loss of engine power 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.
Jan 04, 2012	Conroe, TX	N54872	Incident	substantial	Failure of the rear crankshaft gear dowel pin due to improper installation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Dec 28, 2011	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	N877G	Incident	substantial	The crew's failure to use proper emergency procedures during an uncommanded right roll after takeoff, which led to a forced landing with a quartering … The crew's failure to use proper emergency procedures during an uncommanded right roll after takeoff, which led to a forced landing with a quartering tailwind. Contributing to the accident was a faulty right roll spoiler actuator, which allowed the right roll spoiler to deploy but not close completely.
Dec 26, 2011	St. Paul, MN	N2618F	Incident	substantial	The pilot's decision to land on a runway with a gusting, quartering tailwind and his inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in a hard la… The pilot's decision to land on a runway with a gusting, quartering tailwind and his inadequate compensation for the wind, 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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