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
Oct 27, 2007	Atlantic City, NJ	N697MC	Incident	substantial	The first officer's failure to maintain airspeed during approach, and the captain's inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the f… The first officer's failure to maintain airspeed during approach, and the captain's inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the first officer's failure to comply with procedures, windshear, and the lack of windshear warning from air traffic control.
Oct 26, 2007	Stillwater, OK	N5181A	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Oct 24, 2007	Grand Junction, CO	N1422E	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing.
Oct 20, 2007	Flora, MS	N6157G	Incident	substantial	Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Oct 20, 2007	Lufkin, TX	N172GH	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Oct 20, 2007	Greenville, ME	N757DP	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the approach.
Oct 20, 2007	Daggett, CA	N5323D	Incident	substantial	The flight's encounter with a strong gusty wind condition.
Oct 19, 2007	Hendersonville, NC	N1437S	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to calculate weight and balance prior to departure, which resulted in departure above the maximum allowable gross weight, and the … The pilot's failure to calculate weight and balance prior to departure, which resulted in departure above the maximum allowable gross weight, and the airplane's inability to climb. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
Oct 19, 2007	Cedar Springs, MI	N1431S	Incident	destroyed	The pilot's decision to takeoff with strong, gusty winds and his inability to stop the airplane prior to it traveling off the end of the runway during… The pilot's decision to takeoff with strong, gusty winds and his inability to stop the airplane prior to it traveling off the end of the runway during the delayed aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the wet, grass airstrip and gusty wind conditions.
Oct 19, 2007	O'Neill, NE	N48862	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to assure the oil filter was installed on the airplane which resulted in oil starvation. Factors associated with the accident wer… The pilot's failure to assure the oil filter was installed on the airplane which resulted in oil starvation. Factors associated with the accident were the mechanic not installing the oil filter, the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred, and the fence which the airplane contacted.
Oct 18, 2007	Lebanon, ME	N8777Q	Incident	substantial	Failure of the crankshaft resulting in the total loss of engine power.
Oct 18, 2007	Rangeley, ME	N92737	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted at… The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
Oct 17, 2007	Canon City, CO	N215MD	Incident	substantial	The failure of the engine throttle cable resulting in a lack of engine power when commanded.
Oct 14, 2007	Hillsboro, OR	N45720	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged and delayed landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway. Contributing factors in the accident we… The pilot's misjudged and delayed landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway. Contributing factors in the accident were the night conditions and the optical illusion created by the narrow runway width and upsloping terrain.
Oct 12, 2007	McAllen, TX	N65591	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach resulting in an inadvertent stall.
Oct 12, 2007	Memphis, TN	N241EP	Incident	—	The probable cause of this incident was the pilot's inadvertent departure from a taxiway instead of a runway.
Oct 12, 2007	Glendale, AZ	N9914F	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique, improper use of the flight controls, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of t… the student pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique, improper use of the flight controls, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
Oct 11, 2007	New Braunfels, TX	N24547	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Oct 08, 2007	Palmyra, PA	N6252K	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the CFI's failure to take remedial action.
Oct 07, 2007	Festus, MO	N100GK	Incident	substantial	The deer on the runway during the airplane landing rollout.
Oct 07, 2007	Troutdale, OR	N6415F	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.
Oct 07, 2007	Roxboro, NC	N9910A	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s loss of control during landing.
Oct 07, 2007	Columbus, OH	N3601Y	Incident	substantial	The hydraulic system pump leak which resulted in the failure of the emergency landing gear system to extend and lock the landing gear for landing and … The hydraulic system pump leak which resulted in the failure of the emergency landing gear system to extend and lock the landing gear for landing and the flap system.
Oct 06, 2007	Strawberry, AZ	N4570U	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
Oct 04, 2007	Middlefield, OH	N9774F	Incident	substantial	The proper touchdown point not obtained by the pilot and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor during landing. A contributing … The proper touchdown point not obtained by the pilot and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor during landing. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during 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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