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, 2007	Trenton, GA	N1206D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an impact with trees. Factors in the accident were the … The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an impact with trees. Factors in the accident were the uneven narrow runway, and a wind gust.
Jun 10, 2007	Lantana, FL	N522GC	Incident	substantial	Separation of a landing gear hydraulic line at the fitting for undetermined reasons.
Jun 10, 2007	Rock Springs, MT	N2535J	Incident	substantial	The failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue.
Jun 10, 2007	Halls Crossing, UT	N2579U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to select suitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
Jun 07, 2007	Amarillo, TX	N7370G	Incident	substantial	The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly as a result of an unapproved repair by an unknown person(s), which resulted in a loss of dir… The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly as a result of an unapproved repair by an unknown person(s), which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 07, 2007	Centreville, AL	N2845X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and substantial damage during a forced l… The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and substantial damage during a forced landing on a road.
Jun 05, 2007	Bakersfield, CA	N6973N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors included the crosswind and gusty wind condition.
Jun 04, 2007	Aurora, OR	N58518	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged flare during landing, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in collision with the runway.
Jun 02, 2007	Raleigh-Durham, NC	N2298W	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 02, 2007	Smithfield, NC	N9910A	Incident	substantial	Collapse of the left main landing gear during landing, for undetermined reasons, which resulted in substantial damage during a runway excursion.
Jun 01, 2007	Denton, MT	N9RB	Incident	substantial	The pilot's decision to abort the landing with insufficient runway available to gurantee obstruction clearance.
Jun 01, 2007	Chandler, AZ	N8688K	Incident	destroyed	fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to adequately manage and monitor his fuel supply.
May 30, 2007	Pahokee, FL	N1767D	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
May 30, 2007	Middleton, WI	N17MH	Incident	substantial	Failure of the right main landing gear extension and retraction linkage, which allowed the gear assembly to collapse during landing rollout. An addit… Failure of the right main landing gear extension and retraction linkage, which allowed the gear assembly to collapse during landing rollout. An additional cause was the improper adjustment procedure(s) by undetermined mechanic(s). The runway lights struck during the accident sequence were contributing factors.
May 28, 2007	Cedarburg, WI	N2366M	Incident	substantial	The improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising during the landing and the subsequent overload of the nose gear.
May 25, 2007	Manhattan, KS	N65685	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. A contributing factor was the inadvertent encounter with the … The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. A contributing factor was the inadvertent encounter with the military helicopter's rotor wash.
May 22, 2007	Kokomo, IN	N85SC	Incident	substantial	The pilot not obtaining proper alignment with the runway during the emergency landing after takeoff, which imparted an excessive side load on the land… The pilot not obtaining proper alignment with the runway during the emergency landing after takeoff, which imparted an excessive side load on the landing gear. Factors contributing to the accident were the unstabilized approach and engine shutdown due to the oil leak.
May 19, 2007	Scotland, SD	N926LT	Incident	substantial	The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the sudd… The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the sudden wind shift and the low altitude at which the stall occurred.
May 18, 2007	Spanish Fork, UT	N9397U	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. F… The student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds, and a ditch near the runway environment.
May 18, 2007	Renton, WA	N8045Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of aircraft control during a landing attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
May 17, 2007	Fairfield, ID	N2778C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent collision wi… The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain.
May 16, 2007	Harrah, OK	N62960	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditons while landing. A factor was the crosswind.
May 15, 2007	English, IN	N7772E	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his decision to takeoff downwind, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance from the … The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his decision to takeoff downwind, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. Contributing factors to the accident were the power line and the trees.
May 14, 2007	Emporia, VA	N79941	Incident	substantial	The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a d… The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch.
May 12, 2007	St. George, UT	N5285H	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusting crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control.

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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