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
Jan 28, 2014	Aurora, CO	N8133M	Incident	substantial	Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
Jan 27, 2014	Immokalee, FL	N21670	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jan 26, 2014	Milan, IL	N4VN	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a t… The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during a short final approach.
Jan 26, 2014	Eustis, NE	N1833R	Incident	substantial	A catastrophic engine failure, which was initiated by the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod cap.
Jan 26, 2014	Wikieup, AZ	N2594V	Incident	destroyed	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.
Jan 25, 2014	Mt. Morris, IL	N6359T	Minor	substantial	The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and decision-making.
Jan 25, 2014	Boulder, CO	N738LQ	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during final approach with known turbulence present.
Jan 23, 2014	Ashland, MO	N414CJ	Incident	substantial	The in-flight failure of both engines due to water contamination.
Jan 19, 2014	Olive Creek, GY	8R-GHS	Fatal (2)	destroyed	<br /><br />
Jan 19, 2014	Winchester, VA	N1960C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's attempt to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in loss of aircraft control, a runway excursion, and collision with a runway sign.
Jan 15, 2014	Coldwater, MI	N10MF	Incident	substantial	Airport personnel did not remove the snow banks from the intersecting runway and/or close the intersection runway, which resulted in the airplane impa… Airport personnel did not remove the snow banks from the intersecting runway and/or close the intersection runway, which resulted in the airplane impacting the snow banks. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility inhibiting the pilot's ability to see the plowed snow hazard.
Jan 12, 2014	Trier-Föhren Airport, GE	N452TS	Fatal (4)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jan 12, 2014	Wheeling, IL	N531RC	Incident	—	The disconnection of the left elevator trim driveshaft from the trim actuator due to the elevator trim tab drive pin becoming dislodged, which resulte… The disconnection of the left elevator trim driveshaft from the trim actuator due to the elevator trim tab drive pin becoming dislodged, which resulted in full nose-down elevator trim.
Jan 11, 2014	Waterford, MI	N3829G	Fatal (1)	destroyed	The pilot's controlled flight into terrain during an instrument landing system approach at night in instrument flight rules conditions. Contributing t… The pilot's controlled flight into terrain during an instrument landing system approach at night in instrument flight rules conditions. Contributing to the accident were the operator's inadequate training of the pilot, the operator's failure to provide a level of oversight commensurate to the pilot's experience, and the pilot's lack of operational experience in actual night instrument conditions in the make and model of the airplane.
Jan 08, 2014	Pagosa Springs, CO	N4817K	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to a loss of oil pressure and partial loss of engine power on takeoff. Contributing to the accid… The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to a loss of oil pressure and partial loss of engine power on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the security of the oil filler cap prior to the flight.
Jan 05, 2014	Cotulla, TX	N55277	Incident	substantial	The student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing. The flight instructor's failure to monitor the flight contributed to the acc… The student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing. The flight instructor's failure to monitor the flight contributed to the accident.
Jan 04, 2014	Nome, AK	N8177A	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to adequately remove water-contaminated fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Jan 04, 2014	Marana, AZ	N76463	Incident	substantial	The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll out when the right brake did not release completely after he applied, then rele… The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll out when the right brake did not release completely after he applied, then released brake pressure, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the taxi speed.
Dec 31, 2013	Honiley, UK	N380CR	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 31, 2013	Salinas, CA	N369JJ	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Dec 30, 2013	Concordia, KS	N1176M	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during approach which resulted in the airplane landing long, and his decision to turn off of the ru… The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during approach which resulted in the airplane landing long, and his decision to turn off of the runway during the landing roll which resulted in a collision with an earth berm.
Dec 29, 2013	Paradis, LA	N491CC	Incident	substantial	The collision with a bird which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
Dec 29, 2013	Pacoima, CA	N4936D	Minor	substantial	The flight instructor’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
Dec 28, 2013	Gladewater, TX	N6905G	Minor	substantial	The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Dec 27, 2013	Fresno, CA	N251JM	Fatal (2)	destroyed	The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while on approach, which subsequently led to a loss of airplane control. Also causal was… The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while on approach, which subsequently led to a loss of airplane control. Also causal was the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane at night with a diagnosed medical condition that degraded his night vision.

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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