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
Jul 04, 2017	Nashua, NH	N9961N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 04, 2017	Willits, CA	N66NF	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to … The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to go around after the unstabilized approach.
Jul 03, 2017	Hope, AK	N9620M	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.
Jul 03, 2017	Alpine, TX	N9714B	Minor	substantial	Fracture of a compressor turbine (CT) blade due to operational overtemperatures and the failure of a maintenance technician to detect an existing crac… Fracture of a compressor turbine (CT) blade due to operational overtemperatures and the failure of a maintenance technician to detect an existing crack in the CT blade during the last engine inspection.
Jul 03, 2017	Shreveport, LA	N2173Z	Incident	substantial	The student’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 02, 2017	Tucson, AZ	N4482L	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and yaw control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
Jul 02, 2017	Tamuning, USA	N80328	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
Jul 02, 2017	Homestead, FL	N49453	Fatal (1)	destroyed	The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in night conditions over an area devoid of ground reference lights.
Jul 01, 2017	Catawba, WI	N2655B	Fatal (6)	destroyed	A loss of control and subsequent in-flight breakup for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Jul 01, 2017	Aeródromo de la Isla de Utila, HO	HR-AXI	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 30, 2017	Santa Ana, CA	N87297	Serious (2)	substantial	The pilot’s inability to maintain adequate airspeed after a loss of power to the right engine while maneuvering in the pattern to return to the airpor… The pilot’s inability to maintain adequate airspeed after a loss of power to the right engine while maneuvering in the pattern to return to the airport. Contributing to the accident were the loss of power to the right engine for reasons that could not be determined and the pilot’s improper decision to turn toward the inoperative engine during the return flight to the airport.
Jun 30, 2017	Eagle, CO	N210HG	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane and engine did not rev… The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Jun 30, 2017	Surutato, MX	XB-NWL	Fatal (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 29, 2017	Miami, FL	N53396	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Jun 29, 2017	Germiston, SF	ZS-SOK	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 28, 2017	Alamogordo, NM	N2774D	Incident	substantial	The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action,… The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jun 28, 2017	Emporia, VA	N2460A	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed for landing and his improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 26, 2017	Vinalhaven, ME	N207GM	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent go-around with insufficient distance to clea… The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent go-around with insufficient distance to clear trees during the climb.
Jun 25, 2017	Ukiah, CA	N4819R	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
Jun 25, 2017	Roseburg, OR	N79938	Incident	substantial	An in-flight collision with a bird during the approach.
Jun 25, 2017	San Martin, CA	N524BF	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing, which resulted in an impact with a guard rail and post. Contributing to the … The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing, which resulted in an impact with a guard rail and post. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for nonlevel flight, which resulted in fuel starvation.
Jun 24, 2017	Fulton, MO	N6474B	Minor	substantial	The partial loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system.
Jun 23, 2017	Henderson, NV	N4356R	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
Jun 23, 2017	Doniphan, MO	N1800M	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper decision to take off with a known fuel leak, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 23, 2017	Page, AZ	N71001	Incident	substantial	The failure of the throttle control cable due to fatigue and maintenance personnel’s failure to replace the cable at the last engine overhaul, which r… The failure of the throttle control cable due to fatigue and maintenance personnel’s failure to replace the cable at the last engine overhaul, which resulted in the pilots’ inability to control engine power and led to a precautionary landing during which the airplane impacted bushes.

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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