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 01, 2009	Carlisle, AR	N739NP	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Feb 27, 2009	Amargosa Valley, NV	N2518S	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and runway alignment.
Feb 27, 2009	Homer, AK	N2332D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. Facto… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind, and the pilot's decision to land downwind.
Feb 26, 2009	Broomfield, CO	N737KR	Incident	substantial	The pilot and airplane's inability to compensate for the unforecasted gusting wind conditions.
Feb 25, 2009	Johnson County Exec Airport, KS	N734WD	Incident	minor	Failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172S to ensure the taxiway was clear prior to initiating the turn. Contributing to the accident was the failure of… Failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172S to ensure the taxiway was clear prior to initiating the turn. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172N to obtain taxi clearance prior to entering the movement area.
Feb 24, 2009	Fort Wayne, IN	N94626	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Feb 24, 2009	Twentynine Palms, CA	N210NS	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions.
Feb 22, 2009	Tucson, AZ	N1408F	Incident	minor	The flight instructor’s inadequate situational awareness while taxiing that led to an encounter with jet blast.
Feb 22, 2009	Manhattan, KS	N733FR	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Feb 21, 2009	Westminster, MD	N139RA	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to stop the airplane within the available runway after touchdown.
Feb 20, 2009	Kelleys Island, OH	N3710D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty winds due to inadequate aileron cable tension.
Feb 17, 2009	Grayslake, IL	N747KA	Incident	—	The failure of the number 1 cylinder intake valve which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the failure of th… The failure of the number 1 cylinder intake valve which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the failure of the operator to maintain the engine per manufacturer's recommendations.
Feb 16, 2009	Reidsville, GA	N9289H	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted recovery from a stall/spin.
Feb 14, 2009	Tulsa, OK	N6300Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Feb 07, 2009	Lake Placid, FL	N1825C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Feb 07, 2009	Le Roy, NY	N3554Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land in gustin… The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land in gusting crosswinds in excess of the manufacturer's recommended crosswind limit.
Feb 02, 2009	Ellensburg, WA	N95606	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to i… The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to initiate the takeoff with the airplane positioned near the left edge of the runway.
Feb 01, 2009	Union Mills, IN	N53576	Incident	substantial	The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow correct engine clearing procedures. A factor was the unsuitable landing area.
Jan 27, 2009	Henderson, NV	N210TF	Incident	substantial	An undetermined failure of the hydraulic power pack to fully extend the main landing gear through both the normal and emergency systems.
Jan 25, 2009	Clinton, AR	N759YH	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind as reported by the pilot.
Jan 25, 2009	Titusville, FL	N48570	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
Jan 23, 2009	Naples, FL	N2615G	Incident	—	The pilot's failure to recognize that both engines were being supplied fuel only from the right main fuel tank, resulting in fuel starvation and a sub… The pilot's failure to recognize that both engines were being supplied fuel only from the right main fuel tank, resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power from both engines. Contributing to the incident were the pilot's inability to properly position the left fuel selector valve and the airplane operator's misinterpretation of the manufacturer's service recommendations to lubricate the fuel selector detents.
Jan 23, 2009	Plano, TX	N5420T	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
Jan 22, 2009	Little Rock, AR	N20275	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to the missing nut on the bolt connecting the throttle cable and carburetor's lever arm.
Jan 19, 2009	Rockford, IL	N35571	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll after contacting a low-lying snow bank that was obscured by drifting sno… The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll after contacting a low-lying snow bank that was obscured by drifting snow.

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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