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
Dec 12, 2023	Kapolei, HI	N172CN	Incident	substantial	The first pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, in gusty crosswind conditions, in an environment favoring wake turbulence.
Dec 11, 2023	Newport News, VA	N733QJ	Incident	substantial	An inflight collision with a bird during initial climb.
Dec 10, 2023	Lajas, PR	N1707Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from bushes alongside the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeof… The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from bushes alongside the runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.
Dec 08, 2023	Miami, FL	N955PT	Incident	substantial	The business jet flight crew’s failure to appropriately position their airplane to mitigate the impact of their extended duration, high-power engine r… The business jet flight crew’s failure to appropriately position their airplane to mitigate the impact of their extended duration, high-power engine run, and their failure to adequately communicate these factors to air traffic control, which resulted in the accident airplane encountering their jet blast while taxiing.
Dec 08, 2023	Mount Vernon, AL	N5952T	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at a low altitude over a river, and his failure to maintain clearance from the river while maneuvering.
Dec 08, 2023	McGregor, TX	N146TJ	Incident	substantial	The failure of the spring pin in the right propeller governor, which precluded the pilot from controlling the propeller pitch to maintain engine rpm, … The failure of the spring pin in the right propeller governor, which precluded the pilot from controlling the propeller pitch to maintain engine rpm, resulting in a loss of engine thrust, excessive drag, and the subsequent forced landing to a field.
Nov 30, 2023	Ipiranga do Norte, OF	SCF-PP	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 29, 2023	Watsonville, CA	N6212F	Incident	substantial	An in-flight collision with a bird while in the initial climb.
Nov 29, 2023	Modesto, CA	N9991N	Incident	substantial	The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
Nov 27, 2023	Las Cruces, NM	N5495K	Incident	substantial	An encounter with a downdraft during an approach to land, which resulted in a hard landing.
Nov 26, 2023	Council Bluffs, IA	N475CW	Incident	substantial	An in-flight collision with a bird during decent.
Nov 21, 2023	McCarthy, AK	N91393	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s loss of directional control after touchdown which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
Nov 20, 2023	Blairstown, NJ	N739MK	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s improper control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempt… The student pilot’s improper control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.
Nov 18, 2023	Woodland, WA	N6266K	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Nov 18, 2023	Barataria, LA	N61919	Incident	substantial	A recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.
Nov 13, 2023	Frederick, MD	N9515X	Incident	substantial	A failure of a hydraulic filter, which preluded normal extension of the landing gear. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to confirm that he landing g… A failure of a hydraulic filter, which preluded normal extension of the landing gear. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to confirm that he landing gear was extended before landing, which resulted in a gear up landing.
Nov 11, 2023	Lake City, FL	N977SM	Incident	substantial	A landing gear collapse following an aborted takeoff due to degraded climb performance for reasons that could not be determined.
Oct 27, 2023	Long Beach, CA	N24CV	Incident	—	The local controller’s poor judgment in prioritization of their ground traffic ahead of their airborne traffic, that became a distraction and led to a… The local controller’s poor judgment in prioritization of their ground traffic ahead of their airborne traffic, that became a distraction and led to a loss of situational awareness resulting in a near midair collision. Contributing to the incident was the controller in charge’s ineffective oversight.
Oct 25, 2023	Atlanta, GA	N7981E	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to relinquish the flight controls as directed by the flight instruc… The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to relinquish the flight controls as directed by the flight instructor, resulting in a loss of control and nose over.
Oct 21, 2023	Richmond, VA	N7716G	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to a restriction of fuel flow as a result of a fractured float bracket in the carburetor.
Oct 21, 2023	Orangeburg, SC	N7607T	Incident	substantial	The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fuel truck while taxiing. Also contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate m… The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fuel truck while taxiing. Also contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the student pilot.
Oct 20, 2023	Wichita, KS	N1413Y	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power d… The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Oct 18, 2023	Bandera, WA	N734LJ	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s decision to land at a closed water-soaked grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Oct 18, 2023	Pueblo, CO	N9597X	Incident	substantial	The fatigue failure of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the pilot from lower… The fatigue failure of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the pilot from lowering the landing gear to the fully extended position.
Oct 12, 2023	Boise, ID	N682JS	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in impact with a fence.

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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