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
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.
May 12, 2007	Dayton, NV	N9274Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 11, 2007	The Dalles, OR	N66CE	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
May 10, 2007	Hollywood, FL	N369ES	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a sign.
May 10, 2007	Austin, TX	N2209C	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power as result of carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the weather… The loss of engine power as result of carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
May 10, 2007	Monroe, WA	N68166	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power during cruise due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat.
May 10, 2007	Cantwell, AK	N9832X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a descent into high vegetation, and a nose ove… The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a descent into high vegetation, and a nose over. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and a downdraft.
May 10, 2007	Traer, IA	N52621	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing on the grass airstrip. A contributing factor was the pilot's limited experienc… The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing on the grass airstrip. A contributing factor was the pilot's limited experience operating on grass runways. Additional factors were the runway cone struck during landing and the irrigation ditch encountered during the runway excursion.
May 10, 2007	Harvard, IL	N234ME	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which caused the nose gear to collapse and subsequent damage to the propello… The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which caused the nose gear to collapse and subsequent damage to the propellor and underside of the airplane.
May 09, 2007	Asheville, NC	N924LP	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the visual illusion experienced by the pilot from l… The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the visual illusion experienced by the pilot from landing on a long, wide runway.
May 08, 2007	Kenosha, WI	N97464	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a flat nose wheel tire and a buckled firewall. A factor was the porpoising tha… The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a flat nose wheel tire and a buckled firewall. A factor was the porpoising that was encountered during the flare.
May 08, 2007	Sulphur, LA	N9461	Incident	substantial	The collapsed of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
May 07, 2007	Payson, AZ	N533ER	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, excessive airspeed on final approach, and failure to execute a go-around resulting in a misjudged … The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, excessive airspeed on final approach, and failure to execute a go-around resulting in a misjudged flare and hard landing.
May 07, 2007	Chesterfield, MO	N51827	Incident	substantial	Inadequate flare during landing. The induced oscillation, not performing a go-around, the pilot's lack of experience and the failure to perform remed… Inadequate flare during landing. The induced oscillation, not performing a go-around, the pilot's lack of experience and the failure to perform remedial action were factors.
May 06, 2007	Sturgeon Bay, WI	N53WT	Incident	substantial	Worn brakes which resulted in an overrun during landing. A fence was a factor.
May 05, 2007	Lopez Island, WA	N609PF	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Geese were a factor.
May 05, 2007	Daytona Beach, FL	N462ER	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare at night, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent night experience.
May 03, 2007	Vienna, OH	N7462E	Incident	substantial	Loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. Unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and a vehicle were factors.
May 02, 2007	Lantana, FL	N7273M	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll.
May 02, 2007	Haines, AK	N185M	Incident	substantial	The main landing gear attachment bolts to the right ski sheared during the landing roll in deep snow, resulting in a nose down, and structural damage … The main landing gear attachment bolts to the right ski sheared during the landing roll in deep snow, resulting in a nose down, and structural damage to the right wing and aileron.
May 01, 2007	Livermore, CA	N28BC	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare during landing.
May 01, 2007	West Chicago, IL	N97224	Incident	substantial	The instructor's inadequate remedial action following the student pilot's loss of control during the crosswind landing and the instructor's failure to… The instructor's inadequate remedial action following the student pilot's loss of control during the crosswind landing and the instructor's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. Contributing factors were, the crosswind, the gusting wind conditions and the ditch.
Apr 29, 2007	Levelland, TX	N2524J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
Apr 29, 2007	Astoria, OR	N1911V	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to adequately correct for changing wind conditions, leading to a loss of directional control during the takeoff ground rol… The student pilot's failure to adequately correct for changing wind conditions, leading to a loss of directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Factors include wet, soft terrain along the side of the runway.
Apr 28, 2007	Grand Canyon, AZ	N1273E	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a porpoise.

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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