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 18, 2007	Talladega, AL	N2180E	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
Dec 14, 2007	El Cajon, CA	N567SP	Incident	substantial	The excessive speed while turning off of the runway which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. The ditch was a factor.
Dec 13, 2007	Hilton Head Island, SC	N310RV	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around.
Dec 09, 2007	Fair Bluff, NC	N3699S	Incident	destroyed	The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect contaminated fuel, and subsequent loss of engine power.
Dec 08, 2007	Hastings, MI	N173DA	Incident	substantial	The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the ditch and the icy runway.
Dec 08, 2007	Spokane, WA	N9048T	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the fence.
Dec 08, 2007	Wausau, WI	N2151J	Incident	substantial	The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors that contributed to the accident included the snow on the runway an… The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors that contributed to the accident included the snow on the runway and the snowbank.
Dec 03, 2007	Coeur d'Alene, ID	N551GF	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the slush contaminated runway and the cross… The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the slush contaminated runway and the crosswind weather conditions.
Dec 01, 2007	Miami, FL	N169LC	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for an undetermined reason.
Nov 30, 2007	Madill, OK	N6135M	Incident	substantial	The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
Nov 28, 2007	Bridgeport, TX	N64197	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
Nov 26, 2007	Venice, FL	N461TC	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Nov 21, 2007	Hamilton, NJ	N172MG	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Nov 18, 2007	Nikolai, AK	N170BP	Incident	substantial	The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), which resulted in a loss of engine power during a go-around. Factors contributi… The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), which resulted in a loss of engine power during a go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were icing conditions, and carburetor/induction icing.
Nov 18, 2007	McKinnon, TN	N5803A	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to perform a go around.
Nov 18, 2007	Muskogee, OK	N45137	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
Nov 17, 2007	Statesboro, GA	N6492E	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper flare at touchdown.
Nov 16, 2007	Santa Barbara, CA	N987M	Incident	substantial	The left main landing gear's down limit switch plunger being bent and stuck in the closed position, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear… The left main landing gear's down limit switch plunger being bent and stuck in the closed position, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear during the landing roll. The reason for the down limit switch plunger being bent could not be determined.
Nov 08, 2007	Ardmore, OK	N4830B	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Nov 05, 2007	Nashville, TN	N5555R	Incident	substantial	A propwash encounter during taxi from a four-engine airplane that overturned the pilot's single-engine airplane when he elected to taxi across the lar… A propwash encounter during taxi from a four-engine airplane that overturned the pilot's single-engine airplane when he elected to taxi across the larger airplane's propwash.
Nov 05, 2007	Poultney, VT	N89120	Incident	substantial	The pilot's attempt to land on an unimproved airstrip resulting in a ground loop/swerve. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's poor j… The pilot's attempt to land on an unimproved airstrip resulting in a ground loop/swerve. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's poor judgement in attempting to land on an unsuitable runway and the unsuitable runway conditions.
Oct 31, 2007	Turlock, CA	N64994	Incident	substantial	The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Oct 29, 2007	Brookings, SD	N77LU	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo fl… The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo flight experience and the runway sign.
Oct 28, 2007	Duluth, MN	N4366R	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather condition… The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather condition.
Oct 28, 2007	Los Alamos, NM	N8251M	Incident	substantial	The binding of the nose landing gear doors for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot having to make a nose gear up 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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