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
Sep 02, 2012	Kenai, AK	N67178	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.
Sep 02, 2012	Newberry, MI	N5981J	Serious (1)	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to distraction from a combination of smoke in the cockpit and a sudden turbulence encounte… The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to distraction from a combination of smoke in the cockpit and a sudden turbulence encounter while on short final approach. The cause of the cockpit smoke could not be determined due to the extensive damage sustained by the airplane during the postimpact fire.
Sep 02, 2012	Metaline Falls, WA	N42014	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Sep 01, 2012	Lancaster, TX	N4431F	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Sep 01, 2012	Farmingdale, NY	N2409E	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Sep 01, 2012	East Bend, NC	N377SP	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not… A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Aug 31, 2012	Gerlach, NV	N3946Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Aug 31, 2012	St. Johns, AZ	N5458N	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to establish the… The pilot’s delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to establish the proper glidepath and airspeed on final approach and his improper use of flaps during the go-around.
Aug 31, 2012	Olympia, WA	N300ZX	Incident	substantial	A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the nose gear steering mecha… A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the nose gear steering mechanism did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Aug 31, 2012	Canadensis, PA	N391R	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath.
Aug 31, 2012	Nantucket, MA	N769EA	Incident	minor	Company maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the airplane manufacturer’s service instructions by not removing the cracked drag brace from se… Company maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the airplane manufacturer’s service instructions by not removing the cracked drag brace from service nor inspecting the repaired drag brace at the appropriate interval, which resulted in the failure of the nose landing gear drag brace due to fatigue cracking and collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll. Contributing to the failure of the nose landing gear drag brace was the failure of the repair station to detect a remaining portion of a crack following repair.
Aug 30, 2012	Kemmerer, WY	N7321E	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect installation of the fuel bladder tanks.
Aug 30, 2012	Bardstown, KY	N21214	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's decision to turn the fuel selector to the off position and his delayed remedial actions to restart the engine, which resulted … The flight instructor's decision to turn the fuel selector to the off position and his delayed remedial actions to restart the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.
Aug 28, 2012	Brookville, OH	N2909A	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
Aug 28, 2012	Sand Point, ID	N3082E	Incident	substantial	A deer strike during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s lack of any deer incursion prevention measures, such as an airp… A deer strike during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s lack of any deer incursion prevention measures, such as an airport perimeter fence.
Aug 27, 2012	Alturas, CA	C-GFCK	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel vaporization. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the auxiliary fuel pump when he noticed a… A loss of engine power due to fuel vaporization. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the auxiliary fuel pump when he noticed a degradation in the airplane’s climb performance.
Aug 26, 2012	Madera, CA	N6346S	Minor	substantial	The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Aug 25, 2012	Spearfish, SD	N140XX	Incident	substantial	The partial loss of engine power due to debris lodged beneath the throttle body of the carburetor venturi.
Aug 25, 2012	Agua Clara, BR	PT-OKZ	Fatal (3)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Aug 25, 2012	Moorefield, CA	C-FNET	Fatal (4)	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 25, 2012	Nikolai, AK	N729RV	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not made available for examination.
Aug 24, 2012	Ormond Beach, FL	N24264	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper decision to take off again after a successful abort due to diminished airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident wa… The pilot's improper decision to take off again after a successful abort due to diminished airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing during the taxi, which resulted in the loss of engine performance.
Aug 24, 2012	Arrow Rock, MO	N63672	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate fuel management and in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aug 23, 2012	Lyman, MS	N65747	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of his attempt to close an unsecured cockpit window.
Aug 22, 2012	Boulder, CO	N85S	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s decision to continue the unstable approach, which resulted in a loss of control during landing and a runway excursion.

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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