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 13, 2015	Bozeman, MT	N86SB	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to complete the required before landing checks, resulting in the execution of a gear up landing causing substantial damage to the … The pilot's failure to complete the required before landing checks, resulting in the execution of a gear up landing causing substantial damage to the lower fuselage of the airplane.
Jun 10, 2015	Galesburg, IL	N740SP	Incident	substantial	Firewall damage reported by maintenance personnel that occurred during an unknown phase of flight, because the accident flight and pilot could not be … Firewall damage reported by maintenance personnel that occurred during an unknown phase of flight, because the accident flight and pilot could not be determined.
Jun 10, 2015	OKAYAMA PREFFECTURE, JA	JA021R	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 06, 2015	Waterloo, IA	N5067E	Incident	substantial	The incorrect installation of the secondary seat stop reel which resulted in the pilot's loss of control when the seat moved full aft during takeoff.
Jun 06, 2015	Vichey, MO	N180SA	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Jun 06, 2015	Cottonwood Falls, KS	N2536L	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed to climb the airplane out of ground effect, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision wit… The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed to climb the airplane out of ground effect, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.
Jun 06, 2015	Addison, TX	N178AF	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.
Jun 05, 2015	Clewiston, FL	N29415	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper level off and flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing.
Jun 04, 2015	Puerto Gaitan, CO	HK-1364	Fatal (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 04, 2015	Lancaster, NY	N9818A	Incident	substantial	A loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop due to an underinflated right tire, which was a result of foreign object debris puncturing th… A loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop due to an underinflated right tire, which was a result of foreign object debris puncturing the tire.
Jun 03, 2015	Palm Springs, CA	N759ZK	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall.
Jun 02, 2015	Half Moon Caye, BH	V3-HHT	Incident	—	Investigation pending
Jun 01, 2015	Talkeetna, AK	N8525U	Serious (1)	substantial	The other pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the other pil… The other pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the other pilot’s failure to follow Federal Aviation Administration-recommended traffic pattern procedures.
Jun 01, 2015	Sikanni Chief, CA	N759AS	Fatal (2)	destroyed	Investigation pending
May 31, 2015	Ismay, MT	N9987J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's incorrect action to continue the takeoff when he failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
May 30, 2015	Harlingen, TX	N8126S	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
May 30, 2015	Bethel, AK	N1653U	Fatal (1)	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain altitude, which resulted in collision with the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from c… The pilot's failure to maintain altitude, which resulted in collision with the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from carbon monoxide exposure in flight. The source of the carbon monoxide could not be determined because the wreckage could not be completely recovered.
May 28, 2015	Beaver Falls, PA	N984WU	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.
May 28, 2015	State College, PA	N2254U	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach to landing which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
May 27, 2015	Melbourne, FL	N1732M	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing as a result of his impairment due to alcohol ingestion.
May 27, 2015	Port Alsworth, AK	N888KD	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted fuel exhaustion.
May 27, 2015	Pine Bluffs, WY	N1965J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control to the right for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the right main landing gear wheel … The pilot's loss of directional control to the right for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the right main landing gear wheel and brake drum.
May 27, 2015	Tulia, TX	N4645T	Incident	substantial	The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical anomal… The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
May 27, 2015	Richfield, UT	N16708	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
May 26, 2015	Polson, MT	N53141	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane pitch, power, and turn coordination while maneuvering at low altitude, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and … The pilot's failure to maintain airplane pitch, power, and turn coordination while maneuvering at low altitude, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.

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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