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 19, 2011	Anoka, MN	N269TH	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
Mar 15, 2011	Alachua, FL	N430ML	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to the failure of the camshaft gear teeth and crankshaft gear teeth for undetermined reasons.
Mar 15, 2011	Anchorage, AK	N81074	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop.
Mar 14, 2011	New York, NY	N40NY	Incident	substantial	The improper rigging of the right main landing gear, which resulted in ovestress fractures of a bolt and aft lug on the trunnion assembly.
Mar 12, 2011	Waynesburg, PA	N65944	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
Mar 10, 2011	Haynesville, VA	N588QS	Incident	—	The manufacturer's inadequate design fix for previously known tailcone stinger water ingestion and retention.
Mar 10, 2011	Bakersfield, CA	N930FE	Incident	substantial	The malfunction of a master brake cylinder, which resulted in a loss of braking action and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with t… The malfunction of a master brake cylinder, which resulted in a loss of braking action and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with three vehicles during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the inappropriate design and manufacture of the master brake cylinders.
Mar 10, 2011	Pine, AZ	N9330C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Mar 07, 2011	Belle Chase, LA	N434JG	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted for the water landing.
Mar 06, 2011	Pahrump, NV	N9400T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown and his improper decision to abort a gear-up landing following a propeller strike.
Mar 05, 2011	Montana Creek, AK	N447AF	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to recognize that he was landing at the wrong airstrip on a snow-covered and unplowed runway, resulting in the airplane nosing ove… The pilot's failure to recognize that he was landing at the wrong airstrip on a snow-covered and unplowed runway, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
Mar 03, 2011	Fayetteville, GA	N7067Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's decision to land with excessive speed in gusting, tailwind conditions, resulting in a runway overrun.
Feb 27, 2011	Llano, TX	N1018Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Feb 27, 2011	Grass Valley, CA	N7951V	Incident	substantial	The aircraft's encounter with deep snow during the landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's failure to update the AWOS… The aircraft's encounter with deep snow during the landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's failure to update the AWOS recording to reflect the closure of the runway due to snow.
Feb 26, 2011	Newark, CA	N5351C	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection to identify and remove… A loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection to identify and remove the water.
Feb 24, 2011	Hannibal, MO	N9325A	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to seized main landing gear wheels, which caused the airplane to nose over.
Feb 23, 2011	Clarksville, FL	N3740L	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the owner's improper maintenance of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a lack of … A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the owner's improper maintenance of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a lack of fuel supply from the right fuel tank.
Feb 22, 2011	Romeoville, IL	N119RS	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach/landing to compensate for the ice accumulated on the airframe which resulted in … The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach/landing to compensate for the ice accumulated on the airframe which resulted in a hard landing.
Feb 18, 2011	Reading, PA	N11625	Incident	substantial	Inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane which resulted in a shift of the shock mounted portion of the pilot's instrument panel, causing an i… Inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane which resulted in a shift of the shock mounted portion of the pilot's instrument panel, causing an interference of the pitch control during takeoff.
Feb 17, 2011	Jonesborough, TN	N7237S	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
Feb 15, 2011	Daytona Beach, FL	N378FA	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing.
Feb 15, 2011	Wikieup, AZ	N2561L	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from the failure of a fuel line. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance i… A total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from the failure of a fuel line. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspections that failed to detect the deteriorating fuel line.
Feb 14, 2011	Plattsburgh, NY	N2593L	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions and the certified flight instructor's delayed reme… The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Feb 13, 2011	Lancaster, CA	N31FC	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's delayed remedi… The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Feb 12, 2011	Trenton, MI	N6622G	Incident	substantial	The loss of preload torque on a connecting rod nut and bolt, which precipitated a separation of the connecting rod from the engine's crankshaft and re… The loss of preload torque on a connecting rod nut and bolt, which precipitated a separation of the connecting rod from the engine's crankshaft and resulted in the total loss of engine power.

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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