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 02, 2016	Hungry Horse, MT	N42469	Minor	substantial	The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable wet terrain, and his failure to stop prior to the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and… The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable wet terrain, and his failure to stop prior to the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with tree(s).
Jul 02, 2016	Salmon, ID	N7748U	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to water in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection that failed to eliminate w… A loss of engine power due to water in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection that failed to eliminate water from the fuel system.
Jul 02, 2016	Puerto Lopez, CO	HK1398	Fatal (1)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jul 01, 2016	Saratoga, WY	N60691	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in substantial damage.
Jul 01, 2016	Manhattan, KS	N5100V	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction's omission to use an appropriate checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing, which r… The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction's omission to use an appropriate checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft's fuselage and bulkhead.
Jul 01, 2016	Augusta, ME	N4916B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind conditions during a short-field landing and the designated pilot examiner's delayed remedial ac… The pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind conditions during a short-field landing and the designated pilot examiner's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the wing tip contacting the runway during the go-around.
Jul 01, 2016	Bountiful, UT	N52071	Incident	substantial	The pilot's decision to fly into a canyon without sufficient room to reverse course if necessary, which resulted in an emergency landing, loss of dire… The pilot's decision to fly into a canyon without sufficient room to reverse course if necessary, which resulted in an emergency landing, loss of directional control, collision with terrain, and a post-crash fire.
Jun 30, 2016	Stamford, TX	N9318B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi for departure.
Jun 30, 2016	Ely, NV	N9304R	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a tail strike.
Jun 29, 2016	Frederick, MD	N2473G	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touch down resulting in a bounced landing, subsequent hard landing and substantial da… The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touch down resulting in a bounced landing, subsequent hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall.
Jun 29, 2016	Gray, GA	N288GB	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to properly manage the available fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Jun 29, 2016	King Salmon, AK	N3969Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a noseover.
Jun 29, 2016	Everett, WA	N401P	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the fusela… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the fuselage.
Jun 29, 2016	Peachtree City, GA	N1567Q	Incident	substantial	The fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at low altitude after takeoff.
Jun 28, 2016	Detroit, MI	N6622G	Fatal	substantial	The pilot’s disregard of the banner-tow operator's policy regarding the maximum allowable flight duration, which resulted in a total loss of engine po… The pilot’s disregard of the banner-tow operator's policy regarding the maximum allowable flight duration, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 28, 2016	Farmington, PA	C-GPJH	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and failure to perform a go-around once a safe landing on the runway could not be accomplishe… The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and failure to perform a go-around once a safe landing on the runway could not be accomplished.
Jun 26, 2016	Hayden Lake, ID	N185TG	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to retract the amphibious airplane's land-wheels prior to landing on a lake, which resulted in a nose over.
Jun 26, 2016	Reno, NV	N5842E	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a sign, and lef… The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a sign, and left wing damage.
Jun 26, 2016	Hollywood, FL	N734UF	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
Jun 26, 2016	Schafer Meadows, MT	N455TB	Incident	substantial	A loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined.
Jun 26, 2016	Kankakee, IL	N5792B	Incident	substantial	Aa total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the low level of fuel unporting during a rapid spiraling descent.
Jun 26, 2016	Flushing, MI	N21553	Incident	substantial	The collision with a deer during touchdown of a night landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the a… The collision with a deer during touchdown of a night landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the airplane.
Jun 25, 2016	Coeur d'Alene, ID	N4585F	Fatal (1)	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at low altitude in mountainous terrain.
Jun 25, 2016	Fresh Creek, BF	N9662G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 25, 2016	Anthony, NM	N46204	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a cable while maneuvering at a low altitude over water, which resulted in a collision with a cable and … The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a cable while maneuvering at a low altitude over water, which resulted in a collision with a cable and impact with water.

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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