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 17, 2006	Beverly, MA	N830W	Incident	substantial	Collapse of the nose landing gear for an undetermined reason.
Jun 15, 2006	Bloomfield, KY	N4542U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
Jun 15, 2006	Anchorage, AK	N714JE	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency landing and an in-flight collision with trees.
Jun 14, 2006	Alamosa, CO	N6134X	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing factors include the gusty winds, the crosswind, and the pilot exceed… the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing factors include the gusty winds, the crosswind, and the pilot exceeding the maximum demonstrated crosswind component for the airplane.
Jun 13, 2006	Shelby, NC	N7579U	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine po… The student pilot's improper preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
Jun 12, 2006	Lawton, OK	N7303E	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Jun 10, 2006	Flagstaff, AZ	N9666X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and a porpoise.
Jun 09, 2006	Cooperstown, ND	N3360C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inability to gain sufficient altitude during the aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's sel… The pilot's inability to gain sufficient altitude during the aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's selection of the runway used, the wet runway, the roadway, and the corn crop.
Jun 09, 2006	Athens, OH	N240U	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind, and the ditch.
Jun 09, 2006	Durant, OK	N9733T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
Jun 06, 2006	Lawrence, MA	N2138W	Incident	minor	Foreign object damage to the leading edge of the propeller blade, which resulted in fatigue cracking and subsequent blade failure.
Jun 06, 2006	Turner, ME	N185RW	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, resulting in a runway undershoot, and substantial damage to the airplane.
Jun 04, 2006	Marina, CA	N180LG	Incident	substantial	the installation of the unapproved forward seat stop by unknown maintenance personnel, which did not allow for full depth engagement of the seat lock … the installation of the unapproved forward seat stop by unknown maintenance personnel, which did not allow for full depth engagement of the seat lock pin, resulting in the seat slipping aft during the takeoff roll and subsequent loss of directional control. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's failure to secure the backup seat stop.
Jun 04, 2006	Park Valley, UT	N185JF	Incident	substantial	Incapacitation of the pilot secondary to a myocardial infarction. A ditch was a contributing factor.
Jun 04, 2006	Albuquerque, NM	N6220N	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.
Jun 03, 2006	Stanley, ID	N7537N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Factors include a tailwind gust, and a large rock near the side of the… The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Factors include a tailwind gust, and a large rock near the side of the runway.
Jun 02, 2006	Chenega Bay, AK	N21545	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason while maneuvering at low level over a beach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rough ter… A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason while maneuvering at low level over a beach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rough terrain and a nose over. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
Jun 02, 2006	Jean, NV	N9962M	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor in the accident was the high density altitu… the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
May 30, 2006	Aurora, OR	N8210G	Incident	substantial	The failure of both the pilot of the aircraft traveling on a taxi lane and the operator of the automobile driving on a taxi lane to maintain an adequa… The failure of both the pilot of the aircraft traveling on a taxi lane and the operator of the automobile driving on a taxi lane to maintain an adequate visual lookout and their failure to see and avoid one another.
May 30, 2006	Kissimmee, FL	N498CR	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare.
May 27, 2006	Bishopville, SC	N66058	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the approach to land, which resulted in an off-airport emergency landing.
May 25, 2006	Anchorage, AK	N9389C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a loss of control, the right wing strikin… The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a loss of control, the right wing striking the runway, and subsequent nose down when the airplane departed the runway.
May 24, 2006	Buckeye, AZ	N6136B	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
May 24, 2006	Sterling, AK	N4814	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with the runway surface. Factor… The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with the runway surface. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
May 23, 2006	Indianapolis, IN	N409TA	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare during landing.

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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