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
Jun 10, 2008	Brenham, TX	N4691R	Incident	substantial	The sudden windshift (crosswind gust), rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors in this accident were the high speed during the … The sudden windshift (crosswind gust), rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors in this accident were the high speed during the aborted takeoff and trees.
Jun 10, 2008	Foss, OK	N95028	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jun 09, 2008	Athens, OH	N230U	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a nose wheel vibration.
Jun 09, 2008	Byron, CA	N9328H	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
Jun 08, 2008	GreatBarrington, MA	N337JJ	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point. The pilot's delayed remedial action was also caus… The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point. The pilot's delayed remedial action was also causal.
Jun 07, 2008	Moab, UT	N2375G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition, and improper use of additional power while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was s… The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition, and improper use of additional power while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was soft ground and a gusting tailwind.
Jun 07, 2008	Eveleth, MN	N4701U	Incident	substantial	The pilot elected to land on a grass airstrip that was unsuitable for landing due to the wet, soft runway conditions. The wet, soft runway were facto… The pilot elected to land on a grass airstrip that was unsuitable for landing due to the wet, soft runway conditions. The wet, soft runway were factors.
Jun 06, 2008	Byron, CA	N73403	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Factors contributing to … The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Factors contributing to the accident were a sudden wind shift and wind gusts.
Jun 06, 2008	Okeechobee, FL	N6173L	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 05, 2008	Anchorage, AK	N9752B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind.
Jun 04, 2008	Bremerton, WA	N52807	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 01, 2008	Greensburg, IN	N102VE	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power during the en route climb due to a compressor turbine failure as a result of blade creep. Also causal was the inadequa… The total loss of engine power during the en route climb due to a compressor turbine failure as a result of blade creep. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance performed by the airplane's owner.
May 30, 2008	New Berlin, WI	N3130V	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat during the flight. Contributing factors included the carburetor icing … The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat during the flight. Contributing factors included the carburetor icing conditions and the trees.
May 29, 2008	Kutztown, PA	N511MH	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
May 29, 2008	Castroville, TX	N4789P	Incident	substantial	An improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was a porpoise induced oscillation.
May 28, 2008	San Antonio, TX	N9144H	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention and a vehicl… The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention and a vehicle.
May 28, 2008	Vandenberg, FL	N2252Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot's unstabilized approach and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a veer off the runway.
May 26, 2008	Sells, AZ	N2857E	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
May 24, 2008	Kissimmee, FL	N716SP	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare.
May 24, 2008	Troutdale, OR	N62348	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in collision with a runway light.
May 24, 2008	Blue Ash, OH	N75528	Incident	substantial	The separation of the throttle cable from the linkage during the approach to land and the altitude/clearance not being available to the pilot during t… The separation of the throttle cable from the linkage during the approach to land and the altitude/clearance not being available to the pilot during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the electrical wires the airplane impacted.
May 23, 2008	Savannah, GA	N73471	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind.
May 23, 2008	Peach Springs, AZ	N4753K	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to induced catastrophic internal failure of the engine as a result of the displacement and rotation of the number 2 main be… A loss of engine power due to induced catastrophic internal failure of the engine as a result of the displacement and rotation of the number 2 main bearing that resulted in a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.
May 20, 2008	Augusta, GA	N7050S	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate decision to taxi during thunderstorm activity and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were t… The pilot's inadequate decision to taxi during thunderstorm activity and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were thunderstorms and wind gusts.
May 20, 2008	Palo Alto, CA	N6521J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.

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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