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 26, 2005	Elk Lake, MI	N90MW	Incident	substantial	The gear retraction not performed by the pilot.
Jun 26, 2005	Marysville, OH	N80802	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jun 26, 2005	Tangier, VA	N19681	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jun 23, 2005	Vineland, NJ	N72806	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his decision to land at a closed airport.
Jun 23, 2005	Willis, MI	N6324E	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident were the tre… The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the aborted takeoff.
Jun 23, 2005	Greenville, PA	N46541	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper flare, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose gear collapse while landing.
Jun 21, 2005	Valencia, VE	N27VQ	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 19, 2005	Washburn, ND	N774T	Incident	substantial	The separation of the tailwheel assembly, the pilot's directional control of the airplane not possible during the takeoff, and the unsuitable terrain … The separation of the tailwheel assembly, the pilot's directional control of the airplane not possible during the takeoff, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered.
Jun 19, 2005	Naples, FL	N625PA	Incident	substantial	The CFI's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Jun 19, 2005	St. Francis, KS	N53462	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind conditions during landing and the unsuccessful go-around. A factor was the crosswind.
Jun 19, 2005	Hudson, CO	N733RL	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's improper use raising of the flaps. Contributing factors were the student pilot's misunderstanding of the instructor's intenti… The flight instructor's improper use raising of the flaps. Contributing factors were the student pilot's misunderstanding of the instructor's intentions, the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot, the density altitude, and the soft terrain.
Jun 19, 2005	Panama City, FL	N7748L	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate planning of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Jun 18, 2005	Rochester, MN	N73328	Incident	substantial	The pilot flared improperly and failed to recover from a bounced landing.
Jun 17, 2005	Santa Fe, NM	N155RP	Incident	substantial	total failure of the main landing gear due to improper installation of the push-pull tubes by maintenance personnel, and their failure to follow prope… total failure of the main landing gear due to improper installation of the push-pull tubes by maintenance personnel, and their failure to follow proper procedures/directives.
Jun 17, 2005	Butler, PA	N1654T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's decision to conduct the flight with a known equipment deficiency. A factor was the tailwind condition.
Jun 16, 2005	Fort Payne, AL	N5527M	Incident	substantial	The intentional unauthorized use of a stolen aircraft by an unqualified person which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane… The intentional unauthorized use of a stolen aircraft by an unqualified person which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane.
Jun 16, 2005	Burneyville, OK	N93206	Incident	substantial	The students pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the bounced landing.
Jun 15, 2005	Osceola, AR	N4894R	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
Jun 15, 2005	Homer, AK	N7138Q	Incident	substantial	The fracture of the airplane's nose gear scissor during landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a nose down. A fact… The fracture of the airplane's nose gear scissor during landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a nose down. A factor associated with the accident was the loss of nosewheel steering control.
Jun 13, 2005	Madison, WI	N6454J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the control lock not being removed and his subsequent inability to control the airplane. The unmark… The pilot's improper pre-flight which resulted in the control lock not being removed and his subsequent inability to control the airplane. The unmarked control lock and the FBO's failure to replace the unmarked control lock were factors in the accident.
Jun 12, 2005	Anchorage, AK	N2830C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent ground-loo… The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent ground-loop. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
Jun 12, 2005	Santa Maria, CA	N2384L	Incident	substantial	the student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Jun 12, 2005	Watsonville, CA	N9457T	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
Jun 11, 2005	Goodlett, TX	N4919R	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain (soft) for the forced landing.
Jun 11, 2005	Marietta, OK	N47962	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while executing a soft field take off. A factor was the prevailing dark night conditions.

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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