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 28, 2014	Moab, UT	N9589T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 27, 2014	Wadsworth, OH	N2774N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.
May 24, 2014	Arvin, CA	N97038	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s failure to reconnect the air-oil separator return line after completing an oil change, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due … The pilot’s failure to reconnect the air-oil separator return line after completing an oil change, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
May 24, 2014	Mammoth Lakes, CA	N21048	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight while operatin… The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.
May 24, 2014	Perkasie, PA	N3388F	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to select and attain a proper touchdown point during landing which resulted in a runway overrun.
May 24, 2014	Dallas, TX	N936U	Incident	substantial	The improper rigging of the landing gear by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the landing gear collapse.
May 23, 2014	Harrisburg, PA	N193ME	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 22, 2014	Wellington, NV	N2068Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while departing from a wet runway.
May 21, 2014	Vacaville, CA	N2256N	Minor	substantial	The pilot's use of excessive brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power dur… The pilot's use of excessive brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb, likely due to carburetor ice.
May 21, 2014	Cameron Park, CA	N2443C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground-loop and nose over.
May 21, 2014	Elkton, MD	N182PJ	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a no-flap landing to a wet, down-sloping runway, and the airplane's dynamic hydroplani… The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a no-flap landing to a wet, down-sloping runway, and the airplane's dynamic hydroplaning after touchdown, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of electrical power due to an alternator failure.
May 19, 2014	Buckeye, AZ	N1590W	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 15, 2014	Aniak, AK	N1275N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a forklift while taxiing.
May 15, 2014	Colville, WA	N2642N	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
May 14, 2014	Macas, EC	HC-CFE	Serious (5)	destroyed	<br /><br />
May 13, 2014	Sinop, BR	PT-WHT	Incident	substantial	<br /><br />
May 13, 2014	Nampa, ID	N5281D	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
May 10, 2014	Cachoeira do Sul, BR	PT-AGS	Fatal (2)	substantial	<br /><br />
May 10, 2014	Page, AZ	N7311U	Fatal (1)	substantial	The pilot’s inability to maintain aircraft control due to a partial loss of engine power and an encounter with downdrafts and gusting crosswinds while… The pilot’s inability to maintain aircraft control due to a partial loss of engine power and an encounter with downdrafts and gusting crosswinds while on final approach to the runway. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.
May 09, 2014	Columbus, OH	N718MV	Incident	substantial	The flight crew’s decision to attempt an engine start in conditions that exceeded the engine's maximum allowable ground start crosswind component limi… The flight crew’s decision to attempt an engine start in conditions that exceeded the engine's maximum allowable ground start crosswind component limitation.
May 09, 2014	Deland, FL	N493ER	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student … The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot resulting in abnormal runway contact and damage to the airplane.
May 07, 2014	Santa Clara, UT	N8236F	Fatal (2)	substantial	The flight instructor’s failure to arrest the airplane’s descent and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.
May 05, 2014	Rock Springs, WY	N323JC	Incident	substantial	Maintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque to the engine cylinder through bolts during replacement of the No. 1 cylinder, which result… Maintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque to the engine cylinder through bolts during replacement of the No. 1 cylinder, which resulted in the displacement of the No. 2 main bearing, the bearing shifting, and a catastrophic engine failure.
May 03, 2014	Murieta, CA	N8603X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff at the initial veer … The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff at the initial veer off.
May 03, 2014	Soldotna, AK	N3469C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to recognize a wind shift, resulting in a tailwind landing, loss of control, and ground loop.

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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