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
Dec 23, 2016	Warren, MN	N7961F	Incident	substantial	The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Dec 21, 2016	Millersburg, OH	N8381T	Minor	substantial	The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management and his failure to switch the fuel selector to the “both” position in accordance with the Before Landin… The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management and his failure to switch the fuel selector to the “both” position in accordance with the Before Landing checklist, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Dec 20, 2016	Longville, MN	N80RB	Incident	substantial	The in-flight encounter with wind shear and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing and runway excursion.
Dec 19, 2016	Apple Valley, CA	N5954B	Serious (1)	substantial	The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent hard, off-airport landing and nose-over.
Dec 19, 2016	Palm Bay, FL	N150EC	Minor	substantial	Unknown maintenance personnel’s improper routing of electrical wires in the engine compartment, which resulted in chafing and a subsequent in-flight f… Unknown maintenance personnel’s improper routing of electrical wires in the engine compartment, which resulted in chafing and a subsequent in-flight fire.
Dec 12, 2016	Mecca, CA	N761SZ	Serious (1)	substantial	The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during approach, which necessitated a gear-up landing on unsuitable terrain.
Dec 08, 2016	Singapore, SN	N1222G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 05, 2016	Gunnison, CO	N332SE	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach and his inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was … The pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach and his inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane was properly serviced with fuel before departing on the flight.
Dec 05, 2016	Port Aransas, TX	N75WL	Incident	substantial	An in-flight collision with multiple birds, which resulted in separation of the right engine's fan rotor and subsequent total loss of power of the rig… An in-flight collision with multiple birds, which resulted in separation of the right engine's fan rotor and subsequent total loss of power of the right engine.
Dec 05, 2016	Martinsville, VA	N9002A	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Dec 01, 2016	Fargo, ND	N123KK	Fatal (1)	destroyed	The loose fuel fitting on the combustion heater that leaked a lean fuel-air mixture into the nose baggage compartment. The mixture was most likely ign… The loose fuel fitting on the combustion heater that leaked a lean fuel-air mixture into the nose baggage compartment. The mixture was most likely ignited by the combustion heater, blowing off the nose baggage compartment doors and starting an in-flight fire.
Nov 29, 2016	Salinas, CA	N22AF	Incident	minor	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked helicopter.
Nov 24, 2016	Safford, AZ	N6077B	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 piston, piston pin, or connecting rod assembly for reasons that could not be determined… The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 piston, piston pin, or connecting rod assembly for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of the post fracture damage.
Nov 23, 2016	Bridgeport, TX	N7392Q	Serious (1)	substantial	The pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector before takeoff, which resulted a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Nov 23, 2016	Villavicencio, CO	HK-2659	Fatal (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 20, 2016	Dayton, TN	N4331R	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s inability to maintain pitch and bank control during the landing after the airplane was struck by a deer.
Nov 19, 2016	Woodbine, NJ	N5249R	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
Nov 18, 2016	Moss Beach, CA	N6610D	Fatal (1)	substantial	The pilot's loss of airplane control following an encounter with low level wind shear and turbulence during final approach for landing. Contributing t… The pilot's loss of airplane control following an encounter with low level wind shear and turbulence during final approach for landing. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's decision to retract the wing flaps on final approach, which resulted in a sudden loss of lift.
Nov 17, 2016	Destin, FL	N9358L	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s overcorrection with right rudder, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial ac… The student pilot’s overcorrection with right rudder, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Nov 16, 2016	Solomon, AS	VH-LNH	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 14, 2016	Lincoln, CA	N120MD	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Nov 13, 2016	Miami, FL	N94292	Incident	substantial	The loss of torque on the No. 3 connecting rod’s nuts, which resulted in the failure of the No. 3 connecting rod’s bolts and a subsequent total loss o… The loss of torque on the No. 3 connecting rod’s nuts, which resulted in the failure of the No. 3 connecting rod’s bolts and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to the operator's maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the connecting rod nuts.
Nov 13, 2016	Pleasanton, TX	N44C	Serious (1)	substantial	Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the throttle linkage attachment hardware, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power when the h… Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the throttle linkage attachment hardware, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power when the hardware separated in flight.
Nov 12, 2016	Ninilchik, AK	N4918Q	Incident	substantial	A loss of brake system fluid due to leaks in the o-rings, which resulted in asymmetrical braking and a subsequent loss of directional control during t… A loss of brake system fluid due to leaks in the o-rings, which resulted in asymmetrical braking and a subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Nov 10, 2016	Kingston, JM	N101KA	Fatal (3)	destroyed	Investigation pending

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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