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 16, 2014	Pleasanton, TX	N1671T	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing due to an encounter with a tailwind.
Jun 16, 2014	Casper, WY	N9012C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate flare and loss of directional control during landing.
Jun 16, 2014	Springview, NE	N1545C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind.
Jun 15, 2014	Put in Bay, OH	N2366G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 14, 2014	Valmeyer, IL	N5172D	Incident	substantial	The inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabiliz… The inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabilizer.
Jun 13, 2014	Frankfort, KY	N7540X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion.
Jun 13, 2014	Aruana, BR	PP-PIM	Serious (1)	substantial	<br /><br />
Jun 10, 2014	Daytona Beach, FL	N5524L	Fatal (2)	destroyed	A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of th… A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the wreckage. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' decision to turn back to the airport, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering.
Jun 09, 2014	Premana Lecco, IT	I-SIPI	Fatal (3)	destroyed	<br /><br />
Jun 09, 2014	Chitina, AK	N29137	Incident	substantial	The failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise f… The failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
Jun 08, 2014	Page, AZ	N5589E	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, his inadequate recovery from the subsequent bounced landing, and his decision to perfor… The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, his inadequate recovery from the subsequent bounced landing, and his decision to perform a go-around with insufficient airspeed to climb.
Jun 08, 2014	Monhoudou, FR	F-GAQR	Incident	destroyed	<br /><br />
Jun 07, 2014	Wasilla, AK	N91399	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and an attempted go-around, which resulted in collision with terrain.
Jun 07, 2014	Hesperia, CA	N73BT	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 06, 2014	Ronan, MT	N3376B	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to insufficient evidence.
Jun 06, 2014	Sauk Centre, MN	N30537	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stal… The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to retract the flaps after beginning the go-around.
Jun 06, 2014	Laytonville, CA	N1186U	Fatal (1)	substantial	The pilot’s impairment due to alcohol ingestion, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low-altitude flyby.
Jun 04, 2014	Fairbanks, AK	N3442D	Incident	substantial	The airplane's encounter with a tailwind during takeoff from a short, narrow airstrip, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with brush and s… The airplane's encounter with a tailwind during takeoff from a short, narrow airstrip, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with brush and small trees.
Jun 03, 2014	Padre Island, TX	N734BY	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Jun 02, 2014	Cartersville, GA	N30820	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around after landing.
Jun 01, 2014	Galena, AK	N2631R	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain, during which the airplane flipped ov… A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain, during which the airplane flipped over and became partially submerged in water.
May 31, 2014	Watkins, CO	N6275G	Fatal (2)	substantial	The pilot’s loss of control and subsequent aerodynamic stall due to spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing… The pilot’s loss of control and subsequent aerodynamic stall due to spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to his cell phone use while maneuvering at low-altitude.
May 31, 2014	Mount Pleasant, PA	N8394U	Minor	substantial	The pilot's incorrect takeoff procedures from the soft grass runway and his delay in aborting the takeoff after recognizing slow acceleration.
May 30, 2014	Bluffton, OH	N5495K	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 30, 2014	Fairbanks, AK	N8646U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper inflight planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's selection of a low crui… The pilot's improper inflight planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's selection of a low cruise flight altitude, which provided little time for the selection of suitable terrain for the forced landing or for engine restart procedures.

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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