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 01, 2006	Big Bear, CA	N534SP	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain wing clearance from a pole during taxi.
Apr 30, 2006	Billings, MT	N739AJ	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing to parking.
Apr 28, 2006	Fort Pierce, FL	N2891C	Incident	substantial	The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Apr 28, 2006	Madison, WI	N1129P	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collapse of the nose landing gear.… The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collapse of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. Additional factors were the downhill slope and the ditch encountered during the accident sequence.
Apr 28, 2006	Honolulu, HI	N790SP	Incident	substantial	the pilot's misjudged flare resulting in a hard landing and a porpoise pilot induced oscillation.
Apr 23, 2006	Redlands, CA	N3190A	Incident	substantial	the student's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's ina… the student's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was control interference between the two pilots during the initial stages of the loss of control.
Apr 23, 2006	Malad City, ID	N679SP	Incident	substantial	The private pilot's improper touchdown point during landing and the certified flight instructors delayed remedial action. Ditches and fences were fac… The private pilot's improper touchdown point during landing and the certified flight instructors delayed remedial action. Ditches and fences were factors in the accident.
Apr 22, 2006	Englewood, CO	N6170S	Incident	substantial	the pilot inadvertently retracting the landing gear.
Apr 22, 2006	Richmond, IN	N2985U	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswind and gusts.
Apr 21, 2006	Henryville, IN	N732AN	Incident	substantial	The pilot selected an empty fuel tank during the approach which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated … The pilot selected an empty fuel tank during the approach which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the forced landing.
Apr 20, 2006	Merced, CA	N757GF	Incident	substantial	the failure of the student and certified flight instructor to maintain directional control and obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempt… the failure of the student and certified flight instructor to maintain directional control and obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-around. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.
Apr 19, 2006	Billings, MT	N954EA	Incident	substantial	Collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll for an undetermined reason.
Apr 19, 2006	Roanake, TX	N3419V	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission wire. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.
Apr 19, 2006	Wadena, MN	N5766T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswinds, the gusts, and the ditch.
Apr 18, 2006	Cleveland, OH	N34405	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged flare which resulted in a bounced landing, and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing that led to a hard landing.
Apr 18, 2006	Shelton, WA	N2886C	Incident	substantial	The main landing gear wheel failure during the takeoff ground roll. A related factor was directional control of the aircraft was not possible after t… The main landing gear wheel failure during the takeoff ground roll. A related factor was directional control of the aircraft was not possible after the wheel failure.
Apr 16, 2006	Gainsville, GA	N21527	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 16, 2006	Griffin, GA	N9970V	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun of the runway, collision with an embankment, and subsequent no… The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun of the runway, collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over.
Apr 15, 2006	Finleyville, PA	N93AC	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged distance/speed during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and hard landing.
Apr 14, 2006	El Alto, BL	CP-2413	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
Apr 14, 2006	Klamath Falls, OR	N40LT	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped aircraft during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds.
Apr 12, 2006	Buena Vista, CO	N1327D	Incident	minor	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and the wind gusts.
Apr 12, 2006	Kenansville, NC	N3FS	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an ground loop, and subsequent collision with ground.
Apr 12, 2006	Brooksville, FL	N6981L	Incident	substantial	The mechanic's improper maintenance that resulted in the right main landing gear's separation from the airplane and an inadvertent loss of control dur… The mechanic's improper maintenance that resulted in the right main landing gear's separation from the airplane and an inadvertent loss of control during landing.
Apr 11, 2006	Fort Collins, CO	N729SC	Incident	substantial	the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning, the pilot's failure to refuel the… the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning, the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced 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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